Long hours in front of a desk, constantly looking down at phones, slouching into the couch to watch tv, and many more daily habits have a huge impact on your neck and back. It’s no wonder upwards of three-fourths of adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years have had...
Back pain can be caused by a variety of different factors. Some causes of back pain are more common in women. Keep reading to learn about three common causes of back pain in women and tips to help reduce back pain. Back-pain associated with pregnancy Pregnancy causes...
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study published in...
“Stress is not a state of mind… it’s measurable and dangerous, and humans can’t seem to find their off-switch” according to Robert M. Sapolsky, a Stanford professor and expert on how our bodies respond to stress. Think about what causes...
What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that originates in the brain stem and travels down to the abdomen. Vagus in Latin means “wandering.” The nerve wanders throughout the body carrying important messages of calm and ease. The vagus nerve is the...
