Lifestyle Changes

Evaluating Your Support Network: When to Make Changes for Better Back Health

Identifying Your Support Network Back health and recovery need a good support network. It offers emotional and practical help. Who…

Reflecting on Your Exercise and Back Pain Journey: Learning from Experience

Introduction Creating a successful exercise and back pain plan takes time, effort, and commitment. We make errors while trying to…

Adapting Your Exercise Routine to Changing Seasons and Weather

Understanding the Weather Understand the weather before planning exercise. Different seasons have different conditions, from hot summer to cold &…

Psychological Factors That Contribute to Back Discomfort

Introduction Around 60-80% of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Of those, 30-40% have chronic…

The Long-Term Financial Gains of Quitting Smoking

Overview of the Financial Benefits of Quitting Smoking Cut your smoking habit and you’ll get a long-term financial gain! Don’t…

The Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance in Relationships Affected by Back Pain

Introduction Back pain is an issue for many people – over 28 million in the U.S. alone. It can be…

Balancing Cardio, Strength, and Flexibility for a Healthy Back

Benefits of Cardio for Back Health Cardio is crucial for back health. It can help build back muscles, reduce inflammation…

Effective Communication Strategies for Discussing Back Pain

Understanding Back Pain Back pain is a common problem. It could be caused by bad habits, poor posture, or even…

How Nicotine Patches Can Aid in Quitting Smoking and Reducing Back Pain

Introduction Nicotine patches are meds to help those who want to quit smoking. They stick to the skin and slowly…

Recognizing and Addressing Toxic Relationships That Affect Your Back Health

Introduction Relationships with people we love, friends, roommates, and colleagues are very important for our physical and mental health. But,…