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03 Jan 2024

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20 Jan 2020

Image Source: Envato When you have back problems, they can impact your life in a variety of ways. The discomfort and lack of normal function can impact your performance at work. You may not be able to participate in recreational activities you enjoy. But a bad back can also impact your overall health. Here are five ways that poor function and back pain can have a negative impact on your health. Respiration & Lung Health Back pain and lack of flexibility can also affect lung function. Trying to avoid discomfort…

19 Jan 2019

  Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/mwlQKzFvILU   Whether it begins with a sharp pain in the kneecap or a dull ache in the lower back, a sports-related injury can have wide-reaching consequences. According to a study by the US Department of Health and Human Sciences, there are 8.6 million sports and recreational injuries per year, with strains and sprains representing the most commonly reported.   While preventative measures such as resistance training can reduce the risk of a sports-related injury, sports braces can also be hugely beneficial. They not only reduce pain…

10 Jan 2019

Back pain is an all too familiar issue, with even more common causes. From picking up your children the wrong way to taking a small fall down the stairs, it doesn't take much to put your back out and cause straining of your muscles.   Especially if it is back pain, you're suffering from it can be hard to identify precisely where it is coming from. Even your doctor might have trouble diagnosing it correctly, which could prolong the treatment for weeks. Let's take a look at what the Psoas…

03 Dec 2017

Many of us sit for eight to ten hours a day in an office setting for work. It is unavoidable. Many people experience some degree of lower back pain directly from the use of an office chair. Many of the chairs on the market, especially on the cheaper end at big box stores tend to not be very effective helping you get through your day without back pain.  The chairs are uncomfortable, and put direct pressure on your back (especially when trying to recline them), while not allowing your back…

04 Sep 2017

Back strengthening exercises might not be as obvious to you as you think, as developing a strong core and working on your core muscles will help to reduce back pain and hopefully prevent any further injury in the future, particularly lower back pain. Core exercises and conditioning your body through flexibility and working your core muscles is quite often more important that solely focusing on direct back exercises.   Whether you’re an avid gym-goer and had an injury through your training or you’ve pulled a muscle simply by bending over…

03 Aug 2017

Back pain can be annoying, uncomfortable, and limiting for short periods of time, but if it goes away, no big deal right? Wrong. Chronic back pain that flares up repeatedly can lead to a host of negative  behaviors that can have serious consequences on your overall health and wellbeing. These include:   Inactivity   Back pain, especially lower back pain or neck and shoulder pain, can put anyone off physical exercise for a while. Resting more and avoiding exertion seems like the most plausible way to help your body heal,…

19 Feb 2017

If you are just joining me here, read http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-1/ and http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-2/ to get caught up to speed. In the last installment, we left off at my progress at the end of 2012. Fast forward a few months, and I embarked on my journey to become a personal trainer.  I had some professional setbacks along with a larger desire to enjoy a career in the fitness industry, and help others with weight loss, strength training, and injury recovery. I knew I also needed to teach people Squats and Deadlifts without hurting…

23 Jan 2017

Here is a one minute medley of different Side Plank exercises to challenge your core (especially your obliques). When you are doing more than a minute with the traditional Side Plank, it is time to incorporate more challenging exercises. If you do not know how to do a Side Plank, you need to lie on your side on a mat, carpeted, or any cushioned, firm surface. Place your forearm on your mat under your shoulder and make sure it is perpendicular to your body. Place your upper leg directly on…

13 Jan 2017

If you are just joining me here, read http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-1/ to get caught up to speed. I was narrowing my search for the best chiropractors in the area. I lived in Germantown, MD but I was willing to travel anywhere in Montgomery County for the best service. I ended up going with Rockville Medical and Disk Center. due to the great reviews and testimonials received by their other patients. They did a consultation and gave me x-rays. The results were pretty crazy! My spine was curved very far to the right.…

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