Stretching for Back and Neck Pain [12 Practical Exercises]
A staggering 60%–80% of adults are likely to experience back pain at some point in their...
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Preventing Back Pain While Training for a Race or Marathon
The transition of summer to autumn brings with it many things – kids returning to school,...
6 Summer Travel Tips to Protect Your Back
With the warm weather finally here, you may be dreaming of dipping your toes in the...
News: NSHF CEO Talks to Healthline About Returning to the Gym
In March 2022, NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy spoke with healthline about how to safely ease...
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Stretching for Back and Neck Pain [12 Practical Exercises]
A staggering 60%–80% of adults are likely to experience back pain at some point in their...
Preventing Back Pain While Training for a Race or Marathon
The transition of summer to autumn brings with it many things – kids returning to school,...
6 Summer Travel Tips to Protect Your Back
With the warm weather finally here, you may be dreaming of dipping your toes in the...
News: NSHF CEO Talks to Healthline About Returning to the Gym
In March 2022, NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy spoke with healthline about how to safely ease...
Return to the Gym: Reducing Back Injuries While Working Out
Planet Fitness has seen a surge of new memberships while Pelotons’ stock has plummeted....
Ask the Expert: Physical Therapist and Former Gymnast Laura Kummerle
Physical therapy and mobility exercises at home can be a godsend in a pinch. Sometimes, it’s...
3 Quick Stretches for Desk Workers
Whether you are working from home or in the office, it’s important to implement movement and...
Tips for Distance Learning: A Spine Health Guide
Distance learning is something many people have unexpectedly encountered this year. This brings in a whole...
Neck Pain Relief: 5 Tips for Working and Learning From Home
Neck pain is a constant struggle for many people. In the midst of an ongoing global...
Warm-Up & Cool-Down Stretches for Runners
As we gear up for our “We’ve Got Your Back” 5K, we are honing in on...
Youth Fitness & Training with ONYX Trainer Chris Gorres
Don’t miss our conversation with ONYX Elite Lead Trainer Chris Gorres, who shares his expertise on working with...
COVID-19 Resources & Guidance for Those Working From Home
National Spine Health Foundation Offers COVID-19 Resources & Guidance for Those Working From Home For immediate...
COVID-19 Tips for Keeping Healthy at Home
Consider making these ergonomic changes to your workplace to improve your spinal health. It’s important to...
Workout-at-Home: 7 Spine Friendly Options For You
Are you social distancing and wondering what you can do now that many gyms are closed?...
Core Strength: Why It’s Important for Your Spine
Our Spinal Spotlight theme for the month of March is core strength. This is one of...
Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain
Yoga is one of the best and most fun ways to care for your spine. Each...
Tips for Athletes: Spine Health
We spoke with Mary Johnson, founder of Lift Run Perform. She’s a running coach, new mom, and...
7 Ways to Love Your Spine
Valentines Day is all about loving those in your life, but let’s not forget about loving...
5 Easy Stretches For Back & Neck Pain Prevention
1. Child’s Pose Stretch: Connect your knees to the floor, spread wide, and sit back on...
Preventing Back Pain: Tips to Promoting a Healthy Spine
Dr. Brent Wells, DC Better Health | Anchorage, Alaska Having a healthy and strong back is...
Restorative Yoga & Back Pain Relief
Q1: What is restorative yoga and why is it different from other types of yoga?...
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