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Exercises or techniques contained here should only be done on the recommendation of your physician. This website is written by a patient NOT a practitioner.

Arthritis Exercise Program

Do you have lots of aches and pains due to osteoarthritis? If so, perhaps your doctor can recommend an arthritis exercise program that will help relieve your discomfort.

Scoliosis Exercises

Although I have been told that I can't stop, correct, or cure the scoliosis in my spine, I am able to do scoliosis exercises that help strengthen the affected muscles.

Back Pain

For many people, it is inevitable that at some point in their lives they will experience back pain. However, being aware of some of its causes and treatments - before the first attack - can be very beneficial when dealing with back pain.

Back Muscle Spasm

It will seemingly come out of nowhere, and can be instantly crippling, but with proper care a back muscle spasm will eventually subside.

Sitting Posture

Do you sit on or in your chair? Do you change sitting positions every few minutes? What about exercise after sitting for long periods - are you doing those regularly? By paying close attention to sitting posture, and doing proper stretch exercise, you may be able to reduce back pain and fatigue.

Back Pain Inversion Table

Have you heard how some people hang around upside down, in an attempt to cure back pain? Whether it's a good idea or not that's exactly what some back pain sufferers do on a back pain inversion table.

Tight Back Muscles

Once back muscles are tense and tightened they can cause a HUGE problem with back pain. Do you do anything to avoid tight back muscles?

Home Spa Treatments

Weekends are a great time for pampering, and home spa treatments can be the perfect way to create your very own luxurious indulgence.

Hamstring Stretches

Until a physical therapist told me, I didn't realize the relationship between the hamstring muscles and back pain. Now I do, and follow her advice to do hamstring stretches regularly.

Best Mattress for Back Pain

Do you thrash around in bed a night because your mattress isn't right for your back? Of course, the big dilemma if you need a new one, will be what is the best mattress for back pain?

Lower Back Stretches

After sitting at the computer most of the day, there is little that feels better to me than a few lower back stretches.

Upper Back Exercises

A lot of tension can settle into the neck, shoulders and upper back. To relieve mine I regularly do upper back exercises.

Office Chair Exercise

Maybe you can make this a better week than last one, by doing office chair exercise that may help you stay pain free and more energized.

Hip Exercises

To prevent hip pain that is caused by inactivity your health care provider might recommend hip exercises.

Ankle Exercises

Silly as it may sound, maintaining strength and flexibility in the ankles with ankle exercises may possibly help reduce or prevent back pain.

Fitness Ball Workout

For some people hanging out and rolling around on a fitness ball is the perfect way to keep their abs in shape and strengthen back muscles. But keep in mind, it's not for everyone!

Fitness ball workout...

Chronic Back Pain Cause

For many people, chronic back pain has become part of their everyday lives. However, for some, understanding the cause of their chronic back pain has allowed them to live nearly pain free.

Arthritis Exercise Tips

Although your doctor may tell you that there are significant benefits from doing exercise to relieve arthritis, it sure can be difficult getting motivated to do them. I know! Here are some of my own arthritis exercise tips.

Different Yoga Positions

The difference between beginner yoga positions and those that are more advanced is quite significant. However, when I first started practicing yoga I found that even traditional, simple yoga positions can be very effective.

Desk Ergonomics

Have you taken a few minutes lately to evaluate how your work area is set up? If not, it could be time well spent, as poor desk ergonomics is one of the primary reasons for back pain.

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