by Mark Barnes, DPT | Feb 10, 2016 | Back Pain, Education
According to the CDC, over 29 million Americans suffer from at least one depressive episode each year. Addressing feelings of depression can often be difficult to do. Treating depression can be even harder. Recent studies also suggest that individuals suffering from...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Feb 3, 2016 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
The average lifespan of a mattress is between 7 and 10 years. If you regularly wake up with back pain, it could be time for a new mattress, particularly if yours has some age on it. Since a mattress can be a major investment, it is important to do some research before...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Sep 4, 2015 | Business, Education, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction
Obesity is predicted to bump tobacco out of its title of leading preventable cause of death in the United States (CDC). With the percentage of obese adults in the US continuing to rise and the percentage of worldwide obesity more than doubling since 1980....
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Aug 19, 2015 | Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits
Sitting all day can contribute to poor posture, which can cause back pain. When we sit with poor posture, we tend to keep that poor posture throughout the day which turns into our normal posture. Since we sit at the office, in the car, while we eat, and of...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | May 20, 2015 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Low back pain can be unbearable at times and nobody wants to go through the day suffering in unnecessary pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed for patients suffering lower back pain and inflammation. For short periods of time,...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Mar 24, 2015 | Core Strength, Education, Healthy Habits, Low Back Pain
You may be wondering if an online program to heal lower back pain can really work as well as traditional health care? The answer is yes! Telehealth, the use of web or mobile technology to deliver healthcare online to your computer, tablet, or phone using messaging or...
