Blog – Exercise Tips

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sometimes, all you need is a few good back stretches to work out the kinks. But you shouldn’t just dive into stretching your back without proper preparation and instruction. You can just as easily create back problems from stretching the...

When you think about your health, you may not consider flexibility, but it’s one of the five components of ultimate physical fitness. Your muscles are like rubber bands. When a rubber band is short and tight and you apply force,...