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It’s a common remark: ‘Don’t slouch, it’s bad for your posture!’ We may be used to hearing what we shouldn’t do to ruin a good posture, but the truth is, few of us know the real reasons why we should make an effort to take care of the way we hold ou…

You don’t need to suffer a fall or accident to experience the misery of daily neck and back pain. In fact, it could be your every day habits which are the root cause - in particular because of poor posture practices. Poor posture habits can lead to…

If you’ve developed back pain, you might feel reassured to know that most cases resolve themselves within a number of weeks. However, some back problems may cause further pain and damage if not attended to by a doctor and, at times, your pain might…

Most people see massage as a stress-relieving treat, a way to relax tensed muscles and soothe the body. However, did you know it can also be used an effective therapy to treat back pain? Read on to find out more. Health benefits of massage 1. Impr…

When you're pregnant, your body goes through so many changes - it's hard to believe it's really your own body sometimes! One thing many pregnant women are faced with, especially as they reach full-term, is lower back pain. If you're experiencing pre…

Thousands of people suffer from back pain due to arthritis in the spine.  One of the common methods of alleviating back pain is through the use of back supports while sitting and driving.  These supports can be very beneficial when trying to reduce…

If you’re one of hundreds of people who suffer from back pain, you are no doubt familiar with the many ways there are to reduce back pain.  From proper back supports at work to ergonomic seat cushions in your car, there is little you haven’t tried.…

Many individuals who suffer from chronic back pain are never quite sure if it is better to rest their back or to exercise it.  This comes, in part, from advice that was popular years back when most doctors recommended rest and inactivity for back pa…

If you are one of the many people who suffer from back pain on a regular basis, you know how frustrating and annoying it can be, and how much it can interfere with your normal every day activities.  Good quality back supports and seat supports are o…

Whether it is a holiday trip or a taxi driver's working day, there are lots of mechanical issues to attend to before going anywhere by car. But nobody considers the car seat as one of them. Depending on the amount of driving hours to be spent behind…

The most frequent activity that people do during the hustle and bustle of the day is sitting. Whether it is at the office, on a bus, or at home, people are not aware of the damage that they cause to their bodies when the posture is not the appropria…

Most people abuse their backs and don’t even realize what they’re doing.  Would you be willing to walk around with your head turned to one side for eight hours or more? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? However, stomach sleepers remain hours with their he…

“Discomfort is based on poor biomechanics,” concluded researcher M.G. Helander after investigating how people perceive whether a chair is comfortable or not. “Comfort is based on aesthetics,” he concluded. People have in mind mechanic features, such…

If you're anxious about suffering from back pain, it's important to take care of your back health. First, review this list of 12 risk factors associated with back pain and determine whether you are likely to encounter future back problems: 1. Age -…

If you've sustained a whiplash injury, you might be anxious about how long it will take you to feel better. Whiplash injuries can be painful and uncomfortable to live with and sometimes sufferers can exacerbate their injury without intending to. Re…