Back pain is a common issue faced by individuals who spend long hours driving, whether for professional or personal reasons. According to a study by the American Occupational Therapy Association, approximately 60% of truck drivers report experiencing low back pain. The sedentary nature of driving, combined with poor posture and prolonged sitting, puts significant strain […]
5 Most Common Late-Appearing Car Accident Injuries
It is challenging enough to be a defensive driver without the distractions that lead to increased risk of a motor vehicle accident. The fact is, the incidents of careless driving are on the rise, and this is no less prevalent than in the increased number of drivers texting on their cell phones whilst driving. Impact […]
Vibration from driving can cause back pain
Lower back pain can rear its ugly head after driving for extended periods of time. Your body is not in an ideal position when you have prolonged driving. The lumbar spine is supposed to have a small curve, but long driving nearly eliminates this curve. As a result, your vertebral column and spinal disks bear […]
10 Tips for Raking Leaves Pain Free
10 Tips for Raking Leaves Pain FreeDuring the fall season, there are heaps of dead leaves shed from trees and other plants on the backyards or field. The leaves create a mess that calls for yard work. Raking leaves is one of the major ways to create a beautiful and clean environment. However, raking of […]
Relieve sciatica pain with physiotherapy
The sciatic nerve begins at the lower back of the spinal cord and extends down to the buttock area making it the largest nerve in the human body. Responsible for supplying sensation to lower extremities, the sciatic nerve can become pinched causing pain to radiate down the leg. Typically self-diagnosable, sciatic nerve pain causes weakness […]
A Better Golfer: Fewer Pain More Swings
Did you know that out of all professional athletes, golfers have the highest incidence of low back pain? Sunny summer skies set the perfect scene for golfers getting back into the swing of things. We’re here to help you make the most of tee time with the least amount of pain. From Backswing to Back […]