Fun, Safe Summer Activities with Your Kids
Summer means hotter, longer days. Since school is done for the summer, you have a lot of time to bond with your children. It’s the perfect time to catch up after the routine of work and school. As a parent, it’s your duty to find safe summer activities for both you and your kids. After […]
Ease Back into Your Exercise Routine Post-COVID
Why Can’t I Jump Back into My Exercise Routine? Now that the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, lockdowns and quarantines have largely passed, you may be looking forward to getting your life back. But take heed before restarting your pre-COVID exercise routine. The months of inactivity in your home has probably taken a disastrous toll on your […]
The Simplest Way to Prevent Back Pain
So many people experience back pain at some point in their lives that it’s become almost normal. It’s certainly one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. The simplest way to prevent back pain is to do everything you can to keep the muscles in your back and in your core strong and […]
Should You Do Sit-ups with a Bad Back?
Sit-ups are a standard exercise for those hoping to attain a flat, toned stomach with strong abdominal muscles. If you’re suffering from back pain, though, you may believe that sit-ups can strengthen your lower back and ease the pain. Ultimately, if you push yourself too much or do the exercise incorrectly, your pain will get […]
Does Your Diet Affect Your Spine?
Is My Diet Damaging My Spine? When the diet you consume is unhealthy, you miss out on the necessary nutrients that your bones and muscles need, which can affect your spine health. There may not be a direct link, such as the path from eating donuts to suffering back pain, but the indirect link does […]
The Simplest Way to Prevent Back Pain
So many people experience back pain at some point in their lives that it’s become almost normal. It’s certainly one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. The simplest way to prevent back pain is to do everything you can to keep the muscles in your back and in your core strong and […]
Why Doctors Recommend Walking Every Day
Since you took your very first steps as a toddler, walking has been your primary mode of transportation. While it may not get you as far or as quickly as a car or an airplane, it remains your key to mobility. Without the ability to walk you may be dependent on other people. In fact, […]
The Safest Sports for Seniors
Is There Such a Thing as Senior-Safe Sports? Getting older can make it challenging to play the sports you enjoyed in your youth. Stiff joints, reduced flexibility and arthritis prevent you from moving and playing like you once did. Injuries that heal slowly (or not at all), chronic conditions that weaken your body, and other […]
How to Deal with Kids When Your Back Hurts
Most parents don’t get to take a day off when they’re not feeling that great. Dealing with kids can be especially challenging when your back hurts, since there are things that need to be done, whether or not you’re in pain. Learning the best back pain tips can keep you functioning while maintaining your sanity […]
5 Things to Do Every Day to Avoid Back Pain
If you’re prone to back pain, it’s a good idea to be proactive about the lifestyle choices you make every day. At the Southeastern Spine Institute, experienced specialists in spinal medicine help you understand how to avoid back pain and take the best possible care of your back. Back pain is one of the most […]