Top 10 Tips for Raking Leaves with Back Pain

In many parts of the country, raking leaves is a necessity during the fall months. Both for those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers, the dynamics of raking can lead to strain and injury to the back, shoulders, and wrists, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety… Continue Reading Top 10 Tips for Raking Leaves with Back Pain

Nonsurgical Treatments — Osteopathy and Rolfing

This week’s addition to our series of posts about nonsurgical treatments for back pain is about Osteopathy and Rolfing. OSTEOPATHY Osteopathy is a recognized medical discipline that has much in common with traditional medicine. Doctors of osteopathy are licensed to perform many of the same therapies and procedures as traditional doctors. They may specialize in… Continue Reading Nonsurgical Treatments — Osteopathy and Rolfing