by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jul 21, 2016 | Back Pain, Core Strength, Healthy Habits
Strengthing your core will help protect your back, and reduce your chances of having back pain. Our ‘core’ encompasses not only our abdominals, but also key muscles of the back, sides, and pelvis. Abdominal workouts such as crunches and sit-ups,...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jul 7, 2016 | Back Pain, Healthy Habits, Movement, Weight Loss
The rise in the rate of low back pain parallels a rise in the rate of obesity in the United States. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, and two-thirds are overweight. Excess weight and obesity are concerns because of their...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | May 21, 2016 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Try thinking about a time that you were in pain, what details do you remember? You probably remember the exact place you were at when the pain started. You definitely can remember what caused you to be in pain and how you made the pain stop. For many of us, using...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Mar 3, 2016 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits
Dealing with back pain can be an ongoing, daily battle. Often, it’s a battle that can make you feel lonely and isolated. You may no longer be able to participate in activities you once could do, you may not be able to go to work, and perhaps you...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Feb 19, 2016 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits
Hyperlordosis is defined as an excessive curvature in either the lumbar or cervical areas of the spinal column. These two regions of the spinal column are noted for having a natural curve but sometimes these curves become exaggerated, most often in the lumbar...
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...
