Coccydynia is a word that literally means “tailbone pain,” and there are several causes. Usually there was a prior injury, like abruptly falling onto the tailbone, that results in persistent pain at the bottom of the spine. The pain could have started right at the time of the fall, or could slowly progress to become painful months or even years after the event. Very often the...

If you work in an office and spend the majority of your day sitting down, you are probably not a stranger to back pain. Sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can lead to stiffness and tension that causes serious discomfort while working. If your job requires you to twist or bend frequently, you may be at even higher risk of developing...

You may have heard that good posture is essential for good health, but do you know why? Posture refers to how you position your body when you’re sitting, standing, or lying down. Your posture is the result of habits formed over the course of years. Many people may recognize poor posture in others without realizing how their own falls short. If you look around...

You might have heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking,” which acknowledges that leading a sedentary lifestyle and sitting at a desk all day at work is not good for your health. It’s true – studies have shown that sitting for prolonged periods of time can lead to back and neck pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and...