by Telespine Team | Nov 11, 2021 | Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Movement, Pain-Free, Sports Injury
Written for Telespine.com by Allie Cooper. Whether you’re a fan of skiing, snowboarding, or even ice hockey, there’s plenty to look forward to in the snow and on the ice this season. Preparing for your favorite winter sports should always include injury prevention;...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | May 28, 2020 | Back Pain, Ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Finding an ideal at-home work set-up can be challenging. Not only do we often find our space limited, but other obstacles like spouses, children, and pets can make for a continually shifting workspace and chaotic atmosphere. All of which creates a ‘perfect storm’ of...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 24, 2020 | Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a stiff neck? Maybe you weren’t even able to turn your head without feeling a sudden pain? Neck pain can be just as frustrating as it is physically limiting. Following these tips to help get you back to your normal routine....
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 6, 2019 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Sep 6, 2019 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Education, Movement
Try thinking about a time that you were in pain, what details do you remember? You probably remember the exact place you were at when the pain started. You definitely can remember what caused you to be in pain and how you made the pain stop. For many of us, using...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jul 7, 2016 | Back Pain, Healthy Habits, Movement, Weight Loss
The rise in the rate of low back pain parallels a rise in the rate of obesity in the United States. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, and two-thirds are overweight. Excess weight and obesity are concerns because of their...
