The following explains how to stand and lean forward, (for example, when you are at the sink, brushing your teeth, or doing the dishes):...

The following are quick adjustments to try while standing: 1. Do not allow your body to settle in. Do not lock your knees. With correct...

Your back is very vulnerable in the mornings, because the discs in your back have been taking in fluid all night (imbibing). This...

What is a locked-in spine? Your back is designed to be the strongest when it is in its natural S position. This means a slight curve in...

The goal is to get your pants, shoes, and socks on without putting your back in the C-position or another painful position. Putting on...

Finding a comfortable mattress is a very personal choice, but here are some guidelines: 1. The base of the mattress should be firm enough...

It is very important to get adequate sleep when trying to manage and heal your back pain/sciatica. A day of pain from back pain/sciatica...

Your spine is very vulnerable in the mornings. Your discs have been imbibing fluid (taking in fluid) throughout the night. Therefore, you...

Compression Test 1. Sit on a chair without any arms. Flex or bend your back forward and then grab the seat of the chair and pull up. This...

Pain Maker Positions 1. Sitting (even with good posture) is more stressful on most backs than standing or lying down. Sitting is...

What is causing the pain in your back, buttock, thighs, calves, or feet? What is the movement, position, injury, or thing causing the...

Trying to floss your nerves is done just as we would use floss to glide through and clean between your teeth. We are trying to get the...

Try these exercise variations to see if they are more successful: a. BANANA: Place your body in the shape of a banana. See photo. If your...

Baby press ups Eventually we want you to progress from performing baby press ups to performing full press-ups. CAUTION: You should not...

Prone lying: This exercise is to be done on the floor or bed. If possible, your starting position will be flat on your stomach. If that...

The following are five goals to keep in mind while doing exercises in the treatment of sciatica: 1. To reshape deformities (especially...

An important point to note is generally the more the sciatica nerve is irritated, the further down the leg the symptoms of pain,...

Does your back appear to be shifted or crooked to one side? (see photos below). Is this a relatively new development? We are not...

Back spasms are a good opportunity to learn you are in control of your back. When spasms occur, lie down on your back with your knees...

Walking is considered a quick win in the treatment of sciatica. Walking can greatly help the healing process. Walking is going to be...