Use Your Breath to Massage Low Back Tightness Away
One side effect of shallow breathing is low back discomfort and tightness. Over time, this habit can leave the lumbar spine and surrounding muscles and fascia feeling tight and inflexible. While the tendency might be to search for an external solution, like a massage, or a stretch, you already have a perfect solution built right […]
The Hidden Connection Between Back Pain and Breathing
Improving the way you breathe is such a simple back care solution that you can easily miss it. When someone comes to see me with low back discomfort, breathing is where we always begin. And when it comes to breathing, the diaphragm is your primary breathing muscle, and it’s in charge of many vital movements […]
Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension with This Simple Move
Quick question for you about your arms and upper body… When was the last time you took your arms overhead, e.g., reached for the ceiling or tried to touch the door frame as you walked through? Has it been a while? Go ahead and try it right now. Lift your arms and reach like you’re […]
Undo Pain and Tension from Using Your Hands All Day
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a lot more time doing things every day that require you to close your hands instead of open them—stuff like typing, mousing, writing, cooking, holding a steering wheel, holding a book or phone, gardening, sweeping, vacuuming, playing an instrument, etc. The hand-closing list of activities goes on […]
Upgrade this Familiar Upper Back and Shoulder Stretch
Do you ever feel like your upper back could use a stretch, yet you can’t seem to find a way to get to the area in need—like an itch you can’t scratch? If so, you’re going to love today’s exercise. I’ll show you how to upgrade a standard stretch by adding three form points that […]
Do You Get Back Pain From Riding in Your Car?
The tip in today’s post might leave you feeling a little awkward about how you look in your car, but if you have back pain, this small adjustment could help your back feel so much better, especially after a long car ride. And if it helps you feel better, who cares about looking a little […]