Below are five simple steps to prevent “tech neck”—neck pain that results from constantly looking down at a handheld device and/or laptop screen.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-simple-steps-prevent-tech-neck

4 Things Employers Should Know About Back Pain

The lack of visible chronic lower back pain symptoms can lead to a variety of frustrating experiences—especially at your place of work. Every employer is different, but you may be able to minimize your work-place frustrations by sharing these four truths about your back pain with your boss:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/4-things-your-boss-needs-know-about-your-lower-back-pain?source=3tab

Sleeping Tips and Insomnia are highly common...

Pain doesn't end when the sun goes down. Studies show a majority of those with chronic pain have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-sleeping-tips-patients-chronic-pain?source=3tab

6 Quick Stretches Protect Your Back At Work

Are you spending most of your workday sitting down? Left unchecked, this positioning leads to muscular imbalances and skeletal malalignment, all of which can worsen back pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-quick-stretches-protect-your-back-work?source=3tab

Video: Tips for Office Back Relief

Do you sit in front of a computer nearly every day? Then have fun watching this fun and funky video with tips for how to protect your back while sitting at the office. Enjoy!

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/watch-your-back-video-tips-good-back-health-office-chairs?source=3tab

Text Neck? You may be looking at your devices too much...

Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/modern-spine-ailment-text-neck

3 Worst Things You Can Do For Your Neck!

Many of the worst things you can do to your neck are common, everyday actions you may not be giving a second thought to. Working to break common habits such as tilting your head forward or sleeping on your stomach can do a world of good for your neck.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-worst-things-you-can-do-your-neck?source=3tab

7 Tips to Reduce Back Pain at Work

Below are 6 simple fixes that will go a long way in helping your back, neck and other joints feel better while at work.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-easy-tips-reduce-back-and-neck-pain-work

Office Chair Solutions

Many people feel very uncomfortable in their office chair.  Check out the below tips.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/unusual-office-chair-solutions

Insomnia and Back Pain

Without sufficient sleep, aches and pains become more prominent. And many chronic pains can make it more difficult to get to sleep and stay asleep. This loop can make recovery more difficult unless sleep issues are addressed as part of a treatment program.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/insomnia-and-back-pain

Office Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common work-related injuries and is often caused by ordinary work activities such as sitting in an office chair or heavy lifting. Applying ergonomic principles can help keep your back healthy.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/ergonomics-office-and-workplace-overview

Exercise in Chiropractic

Exercise and chiropractic care go hand in hand as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to back or neck recovery.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/exercise-and-chiropractic-therapy

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! Are any of you convinced by this post to stand more at your office this week?

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/new-health-epidemic-sitting-disease

Can Massage Help Your Back Problem?

Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by muscle strain, such as from lifting a heavy object, a sudden movement or a fall. Massage can help work out the spasm/irritation caused by a muscle strain. Learn more...

Desk Jobs & Road Trips Beware!

Desk Job? Watch Out!

Did you know a desk job can be hazardous to your health? Instead of sitting all day, consider alternating standing and sitting at work.  Here are 9 ergonomic tips to help you:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/9-ergonomic-tips-synchronizing-your-work-station-and-office-chair

Road Trips & Lower Back Pain

Road trips are not the most ideal situation for people dealing with a history of low back pain.  Here are 7 tips to alleviate your back pain on your next trip:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-tips-alleviate-back-pain-your-road-trips

DIY Heat/Cold Therapy

In a world of sophisticated medical care, a simple ice massage can still be one of the more effective, proven methods to treat a sore lower back or neck. It is effective when used either alone or in combination with other treatments, such as chiropractic care. Read more below:

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/heat-therapy-cold-therapy/ice-massage-back-pain-relief

Sit Less and Start Feeling Healthier!

Decrease your sitting time by 66 minutes per day and feel healthier. In a recent study 87% of people reported feeling more comfortable and energized when they were alternating between standing and sitting. Read more below:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/one-hour-ease-your-back-ache-and-boost-your-mood

Spine-Health April Newsletter

Work Ergonomics: Minimize Back Injuries

Many potentially harmful situations that lead to back injury can be identified and avoided by following four basic rules of thumb. Read on to learn how to minimize workplace back injuries. Learn more...

Manual Material Handling to Prevent Back Injury

Any job that involves heavy labor or manual material handling may be in a high-risk category. Manual material handling entails lifting, but also usually includes climbing, pushing, pulling, and pivoting, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. Learn more...