Articles Index

Back Pain Prevalence and Statistics

Ever wonder what the average person with back pain pays for treatment? Or what the prevalence of back pain is in the population? It is all in the back pain epidemiology article right here.

Research on Yoga for Back Pain

Research studies are now finding out what many of us have known for decades - that yoga and back pain are a good fit. Here is my take on the two new studies on yoga for back pain.

Adjacent Segment Disease

Adjacent segment disease is different that adjacent segment degeneration. Find out why, and why it may not be as bad as you think.

Adjacent Segment Degeneration - ASD

Who wants more back pain after a spinal fusion surgery? But that is just what you may experience if you have ASD, or adjacent segment degeneration.

Going Back to Work After Sick Leave Due To Back Injury

If you are going back to work after a back injury with sick leave, no need to worry about keeping your job -- or your back health. Here are my pointers for going back to work after a back injury.

RFM BT55 and BT56 Ergonomic Chair Review

The RFM BT 55 and RFM BT 56 are study ergonomic task chairs for the well endowed among us. Check out my review on these two office chairs.

How To Stretch Your Quadriceps

Do a quadriceps stretch to help relieve lower back pain.

Thigh Pull

The thigh pull is a hamstring stretch for beginners that may help reduce back pain by affecting your pelvic position.

Got Spinal Arthritis? Try Water Exercise

Spinal arthritis and joint pain go hand in hand. Here are some great tips from a physical therapist on how to avoid joint pain when you exercise for your spinal arthritis.

Knees-to-Chest Exercise

The knees to chest exercise is an easy and relaxing way to get rid of back muscle tension. Find out the best way to do knees to chest, even if your back hurts.

Yoga Tips for Spinal Arthritis

Yoga helps increase your flexibility and may help manage spinal arthritis symptoms. Here are some tips for incorporating yoga into your arthritis exercise program.

Diagnosing Sharp Low Back Pain

Most of the time, a sharp low back pain is nothing to worry about -- but sometimes it can be serious. Learn more about diagnosing sharp low back pain.

Low Back Range of Motion Exercise for Spinal Arthritis

If you have spinal arthritis one of the best things you can do for yourself is work on your range of motion. Here are the rules of the road for dealing with low back pain and spinal arthritis using flexibility exercise.

Back Pain Overview

Types and categories of back pain, including specific and non-specific back pain, neck pain, hip pain, neuropathy.

Strength Exercises for Low Back Spinal Arthritis

Strength exercises for arthritis may help you manage pain and symptoms.

Strengthen Your Neck Muscles

Strengthening neck muscles is one of the keys to reducing pain due to spinal arthritis. Here's why and which exercises can help you manage this type of neck pain.

Exercises for Neck Arthritis

A reader emailed me to ask about neck exercises for her arthritis. Here is my response - develop neck range of motion with these simple exercises.

Is Your Office Chair Height Causing Your Low Back Pain?

If sitting at your computer gives you low back pain, maybe your chair height is not right. The height of an office chair needs to establish the best possible hip joint angle if you want to sit without pain.

Exercise Your Neck Muscles with Cervical Retraction

A neck exercise that feels great and helps strengthen neck muscles is cervical traction. Heres how to do it.

Sleep Tips for Arthritis in the Neck

If you have arthritis in the neck and you also have problems getting a comfortable sleep, what should you do? Here are some sleep tips for arthritis from two New York City physical therapists.

About Your Facet Joints

The facet joints are often the cause of spine pain. Learn about the anatomy of the facets and what kinds of problems typically cause facet joint pain.

How to Survive Moving Day Without Back Pain

Moving? If you are me, you want to get through moving day without back pain or injury. Here are my tips for surviving a relocation with back intact.

Computer Ergonomics and Neck Pain

Is your computer a literal pain in your neck? Maybe it's time to review your computer ergonomics.

Sharp Lower Back Pain

Sharp lower back pain may be one of a number of things. Learn more about sharp low back pain.

Support and Resources for People with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Kelly Johnston, patient advocate for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) speaks out. Learn more about AS from a patient's point of view.