Tag Archives: low back pain

Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Want to X-Ray Your Back

It was big news recently when the National Physicians Alliance (NPA) issued recommendations to primary care clinicians to limit certain screening and diagnostic procedures that don’t contribute to patient care–and may even impede it. At the top of the list: a recommendation not to… read more >

Malcolm Thaler, MD    June 12, 2012

Can High Heels Hurt You?

You might love how high heels add inches and style to your stature. And you may even feel so comfortable in them that you can sprint for the bus–and make it! But over time, high heels can wreak havoc on your body. “When you’re… read more >

Kelle Walsh    January 19, 2012

Friday Link Love: You Can Change the Future of Food

Food for Thought If you care about food and nutrition, you’ve got a chance to make a difference! About a month ago, the USDA revealed a new plate to replace the outdated Food Pyramid. (If you missed this news, you can check it out… read more >

Andrea Ferretti    June 24, 2011

Got 5 Minutes? Ease Your Back With a Simple Stretch

As we go about our daily activities, we often use one side of the body more than the other, which can create an imbalance in the muscles of the side body. Stretching the side wall allows for more space not only in the sides of the torso, but also in the low back…read more >

Carrie Bowler, DO    February 7, 2011

Stretch Your Front to Ease Your Back

When you spend much of your day seated, these muscles often become tight, which can pull on your pelvis and create low back tension…read more >

Carrie Bowler, DO    January 30, 2011