A contributor to back pain that isn’t commonly thought of is tight hamstrings. When your hamstring muscles are tight, your back muscles and joints become stressed and cause pain. It’s…

The Ice at Canalside will open next week on November 25th which means it’s ice skating season! From beginner to advanced, all ice skaters are prone to back pain/injuries. Here…

It’s coming close to the time of year when ice forms. Slipping on ice can cause a herniated disc and/or a sprain/strain. Before walking on your driveway, look carefully for…

Shoveling snow can cause back pain due to the weight of the snow. You’re bending over to shovel the snow and then throwing the snow which causes back pain. Here…

If you’ve been experiencing back pain for a while, you should try physical therapy. Physical therapy helps to stretch out and relax your joints and muscles in your back. Aerobic…

Going to the movies is a popular activity especially during fall and winter. Looking up at the movie screen or sitting in the wrong position can cause back and neck…

Sleeping is important for your health overall, but affects your spine a lot. Studies have shown that insufficient sleep can lead to an increase in back and/or neck pain. You…

Winter’s in Buffalo can be extremely cold, sometimes even as cold as below zero. When it gets cold, our muscles and joints tense up in our spine and cause back…

Have you recently fallen and had back pain afterwards? It’s normal to experience back pain after falling, but it’s not fun to have back pain. Here are a few steps…