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Avoid Back Pain When You Lie Down With Your Legs Straight

Even when you do something as simple as lie on your back with your legs extended out straight, your back may be affected. Here is a simple tip for protecting your back in the supine position.

Neck Positioning When You Lie On Your Back

Make sure your neck is comfortable and in alignment when lying on your back.

Implanted Neurological Stimulators Don't Mix with MRIs

The FDA has issued a warning to pain management professionals that patients with implanted neurological stimulators who have MRI are at risk for serious injury.

Need a Built In Massage Therapist?

Need a built in massage therapist? Massage chairs may have some value as back support and for back pain relief. If not a massage chair, try a seat cushion for relief or pain in the back.

Trade in Your Back Pack For A Hip Pack

Check out this great solution for back pain. The PacSafe Stashsafe 100 Hip Pack.

Ergonomic Task Chair Reviews

Shopping for an ergonomic chair can be challenging unless you have a few product reviews to help you out. Here are 3 along with info for big and tall people.

Adjust the Seat Depth On Your Office Chair

The ability of your seat to slide forward and back may help you avoid office related back pain. The seat depth adjustment is just a seat slide away.

Daily Spine - A Tip for Using Your Ergonomic Chair Wisely

Many ergonomic chairs come with bells and whistles galore. A basic feature, though, is the back rest height. Here is a tip on how, and why you should adjust your back rest.

Lifestyle Tips for Spinal Arthritis

Here are some tips for dealing with the pain of spinal arthritis, including getting to sleep.

Disc Surgery

Is disc surgery the right choice for you? Some studies show it may be given when it is not necessary.

Muscles and Bones on About.com

If you're looking for information on muscles, bones and their conditions, have I got a list for you.

Office Chair Seat Depth

Why should you adjust the seat depth of your ergonomic chair and what is the ideal seat depth?

Adjust Your Chair Height

The height adjustment on your office or desk chair is important to all the other chair adjustments. Get this one right and you can easily tailor your chair height to fit your frame.

Three Computer Arm Rest Adjustments

Adjusting the arm rests on your computer desk chair may help you tailor the chair to your bodys needs. Here are the 3 main things you need to know about computer chair arm rest adjustments.

Office Chair Armrest Pivot Feature

Arm rests on your office chair may have a pivot feature. Use the pivot feature on your office chair arm rests to help address neck pain or neck and shoulder pain.

Armrest Height - Key to a Comfortable Office Chair

A comfortable office chair has arm rests at the right height for your body. The arm rest is an office chair part that may come with your ergonomic chair, but it might not. Learn how to adjust the arm rests on your ergonomic chair.

Spinal Rotation

Spinal rotation is one of the basic movements your back can make. Learn about spinal rotation, how it features in scoliosis, and how to preserve it as you age.

Office Chair Armrest Width

Office chair arm rests need to be at a width that allows you to work without neck and shoulder pain. If your neck muscles get tight when you sit in your office chair, perhaps the arm rests are not set to the best width for your body. Arm rests are an important office chair part for working in comfort.

The Daily Spine - Adjust Your Computer Desk Height For Best Neck Posture

Is your desk height adjustable? An adjustable desk height is key to avoiding bad neck posture. Whether it is your computer desk height or a standard desk height, ergonomic desk height needs to be adjustable. Learn tips for optimizing office desk height and taking care of your neck posture at work.

Hips and Back

Posture related back pain often starts with pelvic position. The position of your pelvis may be causing any number of back problems you may be having: flat low back posture, scolosis, back strain and more.

Assertiveness for Speaking with Physicians and Pain Management Specialists

Chronic back pain and spine specialists aka back doctors often don't mix. If you have problems talking to your doctor, perhaps it's time for some assertiveness training. Assertiveness training can help you stand up to your doctor and get what you need for your back treatment and the diagnosis of your back pain. Try being assertive with your doctor at your next pain management appointment!

The Daily Spine - Adjust Your VDT Display Screen

The VDT display screen may be the cause of your neck pain, or even your shoulder and neck pain. Learn how to adjust your display screen so you can avoid neck pain and shoulder pain. Here are VDT tips to help your neck feel great.

The Daily Spine - Spinal Flexion

Spinal flexion is a spinal movement we are all familiar with on some level. Learn about how spinal flexion plays into your back pain, and how to address spinal flexion for the benefit of your posture.

The Daily Spine - The Worker-To-Desk Distance

Is your office workstation comfortable? What is the best worker desk distance when using an office computer desk? For workstation desks, there is an ideal placement to help you avoid neck pain, back pain and bad neck posture. Learn tips for an ergonomic desk setup for your office workstation.

The Daily Spine - 3 Computer Work Break Ideas

Work breaks may help you avoid back pain. If you work at a computer, it's time to take a work break. It can help you maintain your back health, and avoid a backache. Here are a few ideas for a work break from the computer.