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Please note: Exercises or techniques contained here should only be done with the approval of your health care provider and should be discontinued if causing discomfort.

Jun 26, 2009, Hamstring Stretches

Have you done your hamstring stretches today? They can be very important for both back pain prevention AND back pain treatment - especially if you've been sitting all week!

Jun 24, 2009, Knee Stretching Exercise

With the warmer weather, most of us become more physically active which translates into an increased use of our muscles and joints. Are your knees up to it?

You may find that some simple knee stretching exercise can help loosen your stiff knee joints.

Jun 19, 2009, Preventing Back Pain

Will you be someplace today where you can lay flat on your back for a few minutes?

If so, you may want to try stretching out at least a couple of times during the day. Doing so not only helps relieve spinal tension, but it can also be a great tool for preventing back pain.

Jun 15, 2009, Airplane Exercises

Will summer travel find you on an airplane? If so, airplane exercises may help not only reduce fatique, but also protect you against the dangers of deep vein thrombosis, known as DVT.

Jun 12, 2009, Correct Posture for Swimming

Depending on what part of world you are in, you may soon be heading to a pool or beach. Did you know that correct posture is important even when in the water?

When possible, try to avoid swimming in a position whereby your neck and head are tipped upward. Swimming on your side or back can be a great alternative, as can swimming the breathe stroke using proper breathing techniques.

Enjoy your dip!

Jun 10, 2009, Stress and Sleeplessness

Medical News Today reports that a research abstract will be presented today at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies linking chronic stress and sleep disorders.

The interesting finding in the study is that there is a bidirectional relationship between sleep and stress, with both enhancing the likelihood of the other.

Are you doing everything that you can to ensure a good nights sleep?

Jun 2, 2009, Arthritis Exercise Program

Does your arthritis exercise program include Tai Chi?

According to Medical News Today, the results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis - specifically in decreasing pain. Talk with your doctor. They may agree and suggest you give it a try!

May 28, 2009, Acid Reflux and Back Pain

Of all the things that could be causing your back pain, could it be acid reflux?

May 11, 2009, Anti Aging Exercise

Is it possible that the REAL fountain of youth is anti aging exercise?

May 8, 2009, Stomach Exercise Made Easy

It doesn't get much easier than this simple stomach exercise...

While sitting upright, push your pelvis back into the chair. Hold for a few seconds and then relax. This will help tighten and strengthen the abdominal muscles that play a large role in spinal support.

May 6, 2009, Overcoming Back Pain Newsletter

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May 4, 2009, Sitting too long?

Sometimes it's the simplest of exercises that can help the most. Is your back starting to ache from sitting at the computer for hours, today?

Standing up, placing your hands on your hips and gently leaning back can quickly combat the damage done by hunching forward, which most of us tend to do while at the computer.

Interested in reading more about sitting posture?

May 1, 2009, Laughter Therapy

Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 1883

Every year, World Laughter Day is customarily celebrated on the first Sunday of May. What are all the chuckle about?

The healing power of laughter therapy.

Apr 29, 2009, Stress and the Immune System

Keeping stress levels down may help improve the immune system. Not a bad idea right now!

Learn about ways to reduce stress.

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