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How to Avoid Back Pain After Gardening

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The added stress may lead to muscle strain, severe pain, or other injuries if proper precautions are not taken. Use Tools to Help You There are many gardening tools designed to help your posture and make you more comfortable while gardening. At Petrak Family Chiropractic Center, your physical health is our number one priority.

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How to Keep Your Spine Healthy: Simple Steps for Improved Spinal Health

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Poor Posture Poor posture is a leading cause of back pain. Slouching or maintaining any unnatural position for extended periods can strain the muscles and put excess pressure on the spine. Monitor and Improve Your Posture As we’ve already explored, your posture has a profound impact on spinal health.

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Tracking Postural Health with Surface EMG Scans

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When that connection is off, posture suffers. And bad posture? Enter surface EMG scans (sEMG), your secret weapon for tracking postural health. These scans measure the electrical activity in muscles, helping chiropractors uncover the imbalances and compensations that throw posture off course.

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Best Backpacks for Back Pain: How to Prevent Discomfort and Improve Spinal Health

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Carrying a backpack shouldn’t cause back pain, yet many people experience discomfort due to improper weight distribution, poor posture, or using a low-quality bag. Studies have shown that carrying a heavy backpack can increase the risk of back pain by 50%, leading to long-term posture issues and musculoskeletal strain.

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The Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain

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It can result from various factors such as muscle strain, poor posture, or underlying medical conditions. Sleep is a crucial time for the body to heal and regenerate, but when your sleeping position puts additional strain on your spine, it can hinder this healing process.