Low back pain: Listen to you mother and don’t slouch

Nearly 60-80% of the general adult population suffers from
low back pain. Yes, that many of us. Annual medical costs associated with this
type of injury is reported to be nearly $26 billion in the United States. 85% of male gymnasts have low back pain, as
well as 80% of weightlifters, 69% of wrestlers, 58% of soccer players, 50% of tennis
players, and 30% of golfers. When the joints are operating properly, when
muscles are abnormally activated, and when there is malalignment with movement
patterns, optimal muscle performance in the back is compromised.

Low back pain takes place when our spine is not in a …read more