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It doesn’t matter how much money you spend on an office chair or desk, if it isn’t set up right, it isn’t doing you any good. It is important to take the time to adjust your office chair and workstation…

The sciatic nerve stretches from the lower back, through each hip and buttock, and down each leg. Sciatica occurs when a herniated disc, bone spur, or spinal stenosis presses against a nerve root. In some cases, this pain can be…

Tingling or numbness in the arm isn’t always cause for immediate concern. More than not, this sensation is caused by something acute, such as an arm that simply “fell asleep” from being in a certain position for too long. Here…

Seizures are changes in the brain's electrical activity. They occur when too many of the brain cells (neurons) become excited at the same time. Seizures often cause temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements, behaviors, and sensations. Not all seizures…

Having good posture is a simple yet effective way to keep the back and spine healthy. Proper posture doesn’t apply just to sitting and standing. The muscles and ligaments of your back relax and heal themselves while you sleep, which…

Most people want a strong, healthy spine that enables good posture and a tight core. However, many individuals believe that the only way to gain spine strength is through physical activity. The truth is that diet plays a significant role…

Sciatica is an uncomfortable, sometimes painful, condition that results from a pinched nerve in the spinal column. Pinched nerves usually heal on their own with time, rest and conservative treatment methods, but sometimes sciatica can linger, especially if the nerve…

Sustaining good posture is a big part of your health. Good posture ensures that your bones are well-aligned with the rest of your body, while the tension in your muscles and ligaments is properly distributed. However, when you have poor…

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint. It can affect many parts of the body, including the hands, wrists, knees, neck and spine. Arthritis of the spine develops when pain, inflammation and stiffness…

In this modern age, working from home is becoming a reality for a significant percentage of the workforce. If you have never worked from home, you may be noticing new aches and pains that you didn’t experience at the office.…

A herniated disc, or ruptured disc, occurs when a portion of the disc’s nucleus (soft jelly in the center of the disc) slips out past its tough exterior. Nearly 80% of individuals will suffer from an episode of low back…

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