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All Posts Tagged: PRESSURE ON NERVES

So what makes my back stiff and painful even if I try to protect my back?

So what makes for a stiff back? – Prolonged sitting/ slouching, not limited to long commutes, hunched over a computer, and sitting on the couch! – Improper lifting techniques, so many people say “lift with your legs” but do not really know that it means squatting down to pick something up. – Poor exercise techniques, […]

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The Canadian Armed Forces has thrown out dated fitness testing in favor of real-world tasks. Sit-ups tossed out.

The Toronto Star published a story recently (January 20th, 2016) with the headline, “The Death of the Sit Up”.  The article immediately popped up on my social media feeds because one of the consultants mentioned in the article is Stuart McGill, PhD.  Dr. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. […]

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