Does poor posture cause pain? According to the research, the answer is YES and NO. There are multiple research studies showing that patients with low back pain do not have postural distortion patterns, and there are numerous studies showing that patients with forward head posture have increased levels of pain and disability. Trusting the research…


Pain Is In The Brain
Pain is a conscious experience, crucial for survival. Pain is perceived in the brain, not in your body. Understanding that the perception of pain in the brain and segmental dysfunction are not necessarily related, is an important clinical distinction. Pain is perceived in the brain, not your body. “We have traveled a long way from…

Posturology: A Scientific Evaluation of Postural Alignment
Posturology The American Posture Institute defines Posturology as the scientific study of the body’s static and dynamic alignment as it stabilizes itself in space against gravity and other forces. Posturology is a science, it is a method for analyzing the design of the body and how the body aligns itself in relationship to the surrounding…

Does Back PAIN CA– USE Poor School Performance?
The research has consistently shown incidences of recurrent back pain in school children. 13.1% of children between ages 10-16 present with low back pain and 21.6% of students aged 16 and above present with back pain (Jones. M.A., Stratton. G., Reilly, T. & Unnithan, V.B, 2004). From these studies also, recurrent back pain was linked…

Overcome the Trepidations of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is classified as chronic widespread body pain. The pain can migrate to all parts of the body and vary in intensity. Patients describe the pain as shooting, deep muscular aching, throbbing, and twitching. Symptoms associated with fibromyalgia often have a higher level of severity in the morning. Most people with fibromyalgia also experience moderate…

No Pain No Gain… Not Necessarily
No Pain No Gain… Not Necessarily You have done it! You have made the commitment to be healthier and stronger and have engaged in a regular workout routine. Step one is done! Pat yourself on the back, tighten your tennis shoes, and get ready for the optimal fitness results you have always desired! Whether you…