The Evolution of Posture and the Origins of Back Pain: a Return to Primal PostureIt’s been argued that our back pain shows that evolution hasn’t yet completed our transition to upright posture. But this isn’t right…5d ago5d ago
Changing how you sit might help you avoid back surgeryI was a trauma surgeon for many years and I loved everything about it.Mar 19Mar 19
A Doctor Explains “Dead Butt” SyndromeAs a physician I winced when I first heard the name “dead butt syndrome”. Actually, I still do.Mar 3Mar 3
Why Can’t Physiotherapists Agree on the Best Seated Posture?“What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?”[1] is the promising title of a paper published by a group of…Jan 20Jan 20
Now On Our Health Food Menu: Ice Cream topped with Maple Syrup?The Obesity EpidemicDec 15, 2024Dec 15, 2024
How and Why to Move More, While Sitting.We all know that exercise is important, but if health is the goal, it turns out that minimizing sedentary time may be even more important.Nov 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024
“Hunchback”: A Silent Epidemic but Posture is PreventionIntroduction Age-related “hunchback” (hyperkyphosis AKA “Dowager’s hump” or “gibbous deformity”) is a common and sometimes severe condition…Nov 2, 2024Nov 2, 2024
Ergonomics and Its DiscontentsAlthough the word ergonomics joined the English language less than 100 years ago, the idea of ergonomics goes back over 2,000 years…Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
A Doctor Explains the Obesity Epidemic and Why Ozempic Won’t Be the Answer for Most People.Half of Americans try to lose weight every year[i]. Unfortunately, most fail. Even worse, most of those who do lose weight soon regain it…Oct 20, 2024Oct 20, 2024