If you suffer from Spinal Stenosis you most likely already know what the condition is and what causes it. You also probably are aware of the conventional treatments for Spinal Stenosis. But what you may not know is that almost every person dealing with Spinal Stenosis also has “muscle imbalances” in their body. While it’s im … Read More
Endoscopic Discectomy
Are you considering an Endoscopic Discectomy? Are you suffering from chronic back pain and are considering an endoscopic discectomy? It is understandable to consider such a surgery, but here at the Healthy Back Institute it is our job to provide you with as much information on back pain as possible, so that you can feel com … Read More
Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease
One of the unfortunate things about getting older is that our bones and discs begin to deteriorate and oftentimes leads to pain. Though it is possible to have degenerative disc disease and not experience pain, many people that experience lumbar and/or cervical pain do indeed suffer from degenerative disc disease. Statistics … Read More
The Best and Worst States for Back Pain
By Jesse Cannone Two years ago I wrote a book, The 7-Day Back Pain Cure. When the book was almost ready for publication, I decided to offer a little contest to give away 10 copies. Literally hundreds of people from all over the country and around the world wrote to tell me why they needed help with their back pain. N … Read More
The Deadly Exercise Myth
Did you go for a jog this morning or plan a workout at the gym this evening? If so, that’s great… but if you think that’s going to keep you from dying a premature death you could be wrong. Dead wrong. According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, those who sit for over six hours a day h … Read More
3 Simple Exercises for Back Pain
by Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac. Perhaps you've had a hard day, you had to shovel the walk, dig your car out of the snow, mailed a few heavy packages, are carrying around some extra holiday weight, or had to take your in-laws around town. You're tired, and it feels like your back is about to go out. To keep your back in supple wo … Read More
Is Mixed Pain Syndrome Causing Chronic Pain?
By Steve Hefferon, CMT, CPTA With all the technological advancements in medicine and pain treatment programs, you’d think back pain would be a thing of the past. Unfortunately pain is a mysterious beast with many origins and there is not always a clear-cut cause or treatment. Luckily for you, we at The Healthy Back Instit … Read More
Pain Free People 7 Characteristics
7 Characteristics of Pain-Free People by Steve Hefferon, CMT, CPTA People ask me every day, "Can you truly help me live a pain-free life?" I understand why they feel they need to ask. It is not because they doubt my credentials or experience. However, I am not often the first specialist they have turned to. Other reputabl … Read More
How To Maintain Perfect Sitting Posture
If you've ever suffered from back pain, chances are good you've been told your posture could be to blame. In fact, this advice precedes the back pain for many of us because dear old Mom used to say "sit up straight” or "stop slouching” all the time. Perhaps you rolled your eyes and reluctantly straightened your back fo … Read More
How Your Mood Affects Your Health
The Emotions-Pain Connection: How Your Mood Affects Your Health By Dr. Mark Wiley, OMD, PhD Emotions play such a vital role in both wellness and illness, that to ignore them in any outlook on health is a mistake. While emotions are natural and important parts of life, when taken to excess they can be damaging to the body. … Read More