Radiculitis, or radicular pain, is a transferred pain that is discharged along the path of a nerve branching out from the spine. The pain is felt due to pressure on the nerve root at the point of its connection to the spinal column. This pressure on a nerve that causes radicular pain is connected to inflammation and can be caused by several conditions, like herniated disc or … [Read more...]
5 tips for helping your loved ones after spine surgery
If your spouse, partner or any loved one has just undergone a spine procedure like a fusion surgery, discectomy or any corrective spinal procedure, you probably have questions about their recovery and how you fit into the process. Your loved one needs your support, and here are some ideal tips you can use to help them heal. Physical Support Depending on the degree of the … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best Mattress for Your Health
Many modern-day discussions have recently been centered on the topic of health. People want to be as healthy as possible, because they want to improve their lifestyle and lifespan. Healthy choices are incorporated into every aspect of our daily lives. Whenever we turn a corner, we can find examples of ways to be healthier individuals. This is a great thing, because the overall … [Read more...]
Pilates at Home – 24 Core Exercises in 3 Series
Welcome to our 3 series of Pilates at home exercises aimed at healing and improving the function of your back, spine and core muscles and commonly used joints. We have 24 exercises based on Pilates and yoga that can help you get rid of discomfort in your back and bring you to your optimal posture. Readers with limited fitness experience should begin with the fundamental … [Read more...]
This Simple Exercise Will Cut in Half Your Back & Spine Injury Risk and Protect Against Lower Back Pain
Anybody who tends to sit a lot will eventually experience problems and symptoms associated with prolonged sitting, like reduced spinal flexibility and fragile back muscles, resulting in bad posture and increased risk of spinal injury. Weak back muscles do not have the strength to properly carry your body while flexibility in your back is important for most daily activities and … [Read more...]
This Exercise Will Improve Your Spinal Health & Posture (Essential for Chronic Sitters)
After the work we did with our series of back and spinal exercises, we return to the topic with a simple, but important exercise for spinal health – Lateral Leg Lift. Anybody who tends to sit a lot will eventually experience problems and symptoms associated with prolonged sitting, like reduced spinal flexibility and fragile back muscles, resulting in bad posture and increased … [Read more...]
Pilates Teaser – Exercises for Core Stabilization, Part 8
Welcome to the final exercise of this program, Pilates Teaser. May consider Teaser to be the ultimate flat belly exercise. If you've progressively followed our program up to this point, you have all the skills required to master this challenging, but effective move. The series so far: Exercise #1: Leg Circle Exercise #2: Roll-Up Exercise #3: Hundred Exercise … [Read more...]
Crisscross Exercise – Abdominal Exercises for Core Stabilization, Part 7
The Crisscross exercise is a demanding core exercise that strengthens your abs and lower back while providing spinal and core stability. By learning the Crisscross exercise, you will have a challenging move that works your core and abs and betters your back and posture. The series so far: Exercise #1: Leg Circle Exercise #2: Roll-Up Exercise #3: Hundred … [Read more...]
Double Leg Stretch – Abdominal Exercises for Core Stabilization, Part 6
The Double Leg Stretch is the next part of our program. Its aim is to strengthen your abs and obliques and help stabilize your core, protecting your low back. The Double Leg Stretch helps you keep your body stable while you pull the arms and legs in and out. The series so far: Exercise #1: Leg Circle Exercise #2: Roll-Up Exercise #3: Hundred Exercise #4: One … [Read more...]
Stretching the Hamstring – Abdominal Exercises for Core Stabilization, Part 5
In this program we focus on exercises for spine and core stabilization with a particular attention on the abdominal muscles. The hamstring muscle group plays an important part. It's an area that can tighten up, affect your posture and spinal health and be overworked. Many individuals struggle with stretching the hamstring. The difficulty lies in postural habits, hamstring … [Read more...]
