Lose the Weight – Lose the Pain

Lose the Weight – Lose the Pain

Losing weight is a challenge. But not losing those extra pounds you are carrying around can have a severe negative long-term impact on your joints and musculoskeletal system. Excess weight and obesity are linked to heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, high...
Back Pain and Posture

Back Pain and Posture

There are many potential causes of an aching back. They may be the result of an accident or due to a sports-related injury. They may originate congenitally from conditions such as scoliosis. But in most cases, upper or lower back pain develops through what we do in...
A Primer on Back Pain

A Primer on Back Pain

Musculoskeletal pain is a broad term. It refers to any pain affecting the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It can come on suddenly with severe symptoms, be acute or chronic, and be either localized to one area of your body or widespread. The most common...