#activity The meta study posted last night is clear that the "best" activity for chronic low back pain (CLBP) is whatever activity you can and WILL do. Clearly you need to be able to do it pain free. Activities that cause pain are not helpful. "It’s also a good idea to keep in mind that none of these exercises should hurt. They may make you feel … [Read more...]

#activity Any chance you have chronic low back pain (CLBP)? More that 72 million people in the U.S. complain of chronic back pain and of those, a "Statista survey found that 29 percent of U.S. adults with back problems believed stress was the cause of their pain, while 26 percent blamed weak muscles or a lack of exercise, and another 26 percent … [Read more...]

#activity Latest study shows why activity, movement, exercise matter. We know it but why do we struggle to move? This latest study is clear that the type of activity is largely irrelevant. Do what you enjoy and what you'll stick with (or change it up without worrying). "We find compelling evidence of an association between being, and remaining, … [Read more...]

#activity So lets stick with dancing. Do you dance? Zumba? If so what's you're favorite style or form? How effective is dancing as an exercise? Here's the conclusion of a meta study : "Undertaking structured dance of any genre is equally and occasionally more effective than other types of structured exercise for improving a range of health outcome … [Read more...]

#activity Post workout recovery is a great tool for my Thanksgiving football warriors and for those who are trying to "work off" the extra Thanksgiving calories with a "harder than usual" workout. Great job getting out there. Any movement/exercise is better than none! Sorry if you're sore today. Yes, Motrin and Aleve can take away some aches and … [Read more...]