Most conversations about chronic back pain focus on what can be done to the back: injections, imaging, medications, and procedures. These treatments matter, and for many people, they are essential. But there is another tool that rarely gets the attention
Join The 2025 Spring Spine Health Challenge— “Walk Your Way!” Get Ready for the National Spine Health Foundation’s Annual Spring Spine Health Challenge! The 2025 challenge is focused on making walking a part of your daily routine to support a
Read Our Press Release The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) invites patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public to attend the Congressional Spine Health Fair on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the Rayburn Building Gold Room
From holiday travel to decorating, these tips will keep the whole family safe this season. ‘Tis the season to do all the holiday activities, from shopping, traveling, decorating to wrapping, the National Spine Health Foundation has issued its Spine Health
Exercise is critical to maintaining a healthy back. People who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from back pain and can recover more quickly if an injury occurs. There are three types of exercise: Strengthening Stretching Aerobics (Cardio) The
Whether you are working from home or in the office, it’s important to implement movement and stretching throughout the day to take care of your body and your spine. Desk stretches are the best way to do that! It’s easy
Degenerative Disc Disease is a condition that often occurs with aging. It happens when the discs between spine vertebrae begin to deteriorate. This can begin to cause significant pain. The result can also be weakness and numbness flowing down the
Did you ever have a parent who gently (or more firmly) reminded you to sit up straight? For adults in growing up years, it had more to do with worries about back issues. But as we age, slouching. posture can
Getting older is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to hurt. As we age, the impact from all the wear and tear we’ve put on our spines at a younger age starts to show up as aches and pains in our
1. Child’s Pose Stretch: Connect your knees to the floor, spread wide, and sit back on your feet. Reach forward with both hands to stretch your hands as far as you comfortably can. Feel the stretch in your upper and
Physical activity is one of the best things we can do for our bodies. According to the CDC, an adult needs 2.5 hours of moderate intensity aerobic activity every week, and additionally, muscle strengthening activities two days per week. For
The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) is encouraging individuals across the country to take a simple step toward better spine and bone health through its 2026 Spring Spine Health Challenge, Simply Strong. Held April 20–24, the five-day challenge focuses on
