Monthly Archives October 2016

4 Ways to Use Posture to Alleviate Back Pain

In many cases, back pain is caused because your spine is out of alignment. Luckily, simply altering your posture can help to reduce the muscle tightness and tension that leads to most of your back pain problems. Here are a few simple exercises you can try to help keep your spine properly aligned.

Squeeze Your Shoulder Blades

Stretching out your shoulders is a great way to loosen up your back. Sit up straight in a chair and put your hands on your hands on your thighs. Push your shoulders back and squeeze them together, holding this position for five seconds.

Imagine a Straight Back

Sometimes, thinking about how your back should be aligned goes a long way in helping you stand up straighter...

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