Exercise and Wellness Index

Modern life seems designed to hurt our spines! Some of us spend so much time sitting that our back and stomach muscles grow weak. Some of us enjoy sports that involve regular thumps and bumps to our backs. And, if you've ever tried to lift a 3 year-old into a child-seat, you know that modern life is not designed to be kind to our backs.

But there is good news too! Some very basic exercises and other changes can help reduce back pain and restore our backs to good health. Enjoy the articles below, as they are packed full of tips and ideas to help your spine feel better soon.

Stretch and Warm-Up Before Exercise

Start Off Right: Flexibility and Warm Up
One aspect of exercise many people overlook is the warm-up. For maximum benefit, from performance to injury prevention to injury recovery, you need to stretch. This article discusses why and how.

Spice Up Your Life with Exercise!

Aging and Exercise: What You Need to Know to Stay Fit
Is it possible to get better with age? In some ways, by staying healthy and active, you can. In fact, studies show that older people who maintain active lifestyles that include exercise experience fewer health problems as they age.

Wellness: Achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Maintaining a Healthy Spine - Posture
Is there a way to avoid back and neck pain? The foundation for good neck and back care starts with posture. Learn about the concepts involved to better back health.

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