Proper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Back Injuries

Proper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Back Injuries

With Christmas right around the corner, you may have just cut down your Christmas tree or picked one up from your local nursery.  The next step is lifting it up and tying it to your roof rack or securing it in your truckbed, either way lifting a Christmas Tree or other burly object can strain…

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Sciatica and Low Back Pain: Are They the Same Thing?

Sciatica & Low Back Pain

Do you often wake up with excruciating back pain? Do you feel pain down your leg or in your low back? The odds are that you are dealing with sciatica or low back pain. Whether it’s from a strenuous workout session, a sedentary lifestyle, manual labor, or lifting a heavy object, back pain can decrease…

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5 Things You Need for an Ergonomic Workstation at Home

Has working from home done a number on your back? It’s time to switch things up by setting up an ergonomic workstation. Hours of slumping at your desk or lying on your couch while you work aren’t right for your body. The less than ideal setup leads to sore muscles, knots, and unbearable aches. The trigger…

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