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 | Oct 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
The way your desk and workspace is set up has a major impact on the health of your lower back, neck, and shoulders. Desk set up also affects your productivity throughout the day, it is hard to focus when you are uncomfortable. If you are in a position that isn’t...
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...