Toronto Health Blog

Presently experiencing some lower back pain? Try not to talk while you walk to help keep the strain off your lower back. In order to talk you need to breath more often to produce sound which distracts deep trunk muscles of the spine. These muscles support the spine while you are maintaining an upright posture. Therefore, you leave your lower back unsupported and vulnerable to discomfort. It is subtle; however, if you are uncomfortable it may just make getting around a bit easier on your body.

Gardening season is upon us. Be careful to warm up properly and to not do too much too soon. Set small goals at first so that you don’t cause undo fatique. This is what leads to subtle unjury to joints, ligaments, and soft tissue. That little window of opportunity where the back is unprotected by muscles and good posture is what gets you when you least expect it. Follow these simple safe gardening tips and you will find that your entire season is much more satisfying when you are pain free.