Spine Institute International

10/09/2020

If you’re living with back pain, you’ve probably looked for ways to manage it. One popular way to manage back pain is through pilates.

Not only is Pilates a great, low impact exercise, but there are plenty of ways to customize your Pilates exercises for back pain relief. There are many exercises specifically meant to strengthen your core muscles, providing back pain relief, and preventing injury.

Read our blog to learn how Pilates is able to provide back pain relief as well as which exercises are best for pain management and prevention.

Pilates is a great low impact exercise and there are plenty of options for pilates exercises for back pain relief and prevention.

10/09/2020

Do you wear a backpack every day to carry all the things you need? Do you have a school-aged child in your life that has to wear a backpack for school? If this is the case, and you or the student in your life have suffered from back pain, this may be a result of your daily backpack wearing.

Despite how convenient this accessory is, studies have shown that backpacks tend to damage the spine, especially when overloaded. So is there anything you can do to prevent back pain when wearing a backpack or is not wearing one your only option?

Do you wear a backpack every day to carry all the things you need? If you have suffered from back pain, this may be a result of your backpack wearing.

09/22/2020

Not having an understanding of the cause of your back pain only makes getting help seem impossible. Because of this, we believe that it’s important to educate our patients about some of the most surprising causes of back pain.

Click on the link below to learn more.

https://www.fixmypain.ca/7-unexpected-causes-back-pain/

Not understanding the cause of your back pain can make getting help harder. That's why we believe it's important to educate our patients on causes of pain.

08/26/2020

If you’ve spoken with your doctor about low back pain, you’ve probably been asked many questions in an effort to understand the cause of your pain. The question of whether or not low back pain runs in your family was likely among these questions.

Research has shown that there’s strong evidence to suggest that one’s likelihood of developing spinal disc-related low back pain can be predicted by your family history.

Click on the link to learn more.

https://www.fixmypain.ca/family-history-predictor-low-back-pain/

Your family history can predict your likelihood of developing spinal disc-related low back pain. Here's what research shoes and how you can prevent it.

08/08/2020

You may be aware of things that can affect your back pain such as weight, overloaded backpacks or shoulder bags, or pregnancy, but your posture plays a major role in your back pain as well.

Click on the link below to take a look at how your posture affects your back and what you can do to fix it.

https://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com/posture-back-pain/

Your posture plays a major role in your back pain. So let’s take a look at how your posture affects your back and what you can do to fix it.

07/28/2020

You might believe that your back pain is only affected by the underlying physical cause of your pain, but this isn’t always the case. Your mental health can also affect your pain and the intensity at which you experience it.

Understanding these factors and how they play a role in the way you perceive pain is important in understanding how to deal with your pain.

Learn more: https://www.fixmypain.ca/mental-health-back-pain/

07/02/2020

Aquatic exercise is a great way to stay active even if you're living with back pain. It provides the same benefits as land-based exercise and the water allows you to move more freely and in ways you might be unable to on land.

Click on the link below to learn more.

Stay cool and stay active this summer with aquatic exercise for back pain! Read our guide to the best exercises to strengthen your back.

04/13/2020

https://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com/daily-tips-for-relieving-back-pain/

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03/23/2020

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03/10/2020

https://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com/self-massage-tips-for-an-amazing-diy-massage/

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02/16/2020

https://www.spineinstitutenorthwest.com/patient-guide-to-post-cervical-surgery/

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01/31/2020

https://www.fixmypain.ca/protecting-back-neck-biking/

A common complaint from a cyclist is their back and neck pain. Since cycling is an activity that requires you...