Dealing with Discs (part 3)

Back Exercises Here are several extension exercises you can do to recover from low back pain, specifically acute episodes of backpain – when your back “goes out.” They put the vertebrae in a position that pushes the soft center of the disc forward so it stops...

Dealing with Discs (part 2)

Prevention is Best Ideally, you want to stop back pain from developing by taking some simple steps to reduce strain to your back. Many chairs don’t offer sufficient support for your lower back. Even well designed chairs can be used improperly. For example, most people...

Dealing with Discs (part 1)

Dealing with discs (Part 1) Your back consists of stacked bones called vertebrae. There are discs between the vertebrae that act as shock absorbers and that allow the spine to bend. Each disc consists of a soft semi-fluid center (the nucleus) that is surrounded and...

Massage Therapy — Good for What Ails You

Ask the average person what they think of when you say massage therapy and they most likely will mention getting sore or tight muscles rubbed, getting relaxed or reducing tension. These are probably the main reasons most people seek out massage treatments. This...