Hippocrates once said, “Walking is man’s best medicine,” and when it comes to the back, he was right on the mark. Walking helps strengthen your core and back muscles and promotes healthy circulation for better joint health. With spring just around the corner (no really, it is), we have a few tips to help get...

World-class skier Bode Miller attracted a bit of attention recently when the former U.S. Olympic downhill skier posted a picture to his Instagram account showing the material doctors removed from his back during an operation for a badly herniated disc (Note: The material was dyed blue by the medical staff for illustration purposes). People who...

The new year has arrived, and with it, a lot of health-related resolutions. If getting rid of lower back or neck pain is on your to-do list for 2015, we have a few simple but effective ways to get the results you want: Sit up straight. Sure, it sounded like nagging when your mom or...

In a few weeks I will be turning the ripe old age of 43. I honestly don’t feel any different now than I did when I was 23, with the exception of waking up, walking, climbing a ladder, doing household chores, playing golf and basically just living. I still think I can do the same...

New-fallen winter snow may look beautiful, but it can spell misery for back pain sufferers. Shoveling is the worst offender, but slippery sidewalks make it extra easy to twist back muscles, result in sprains, strains and yes, even herniated discs. Snow Shoveling In the Puyallup area, snowfall is generally limited, but that doesn’t mean the...

Each year, low back pain affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s a leading cause of missed days from work. If you find yourself suffering from back pain, you don’t necessarily need medicine to treat it; there are plenty of natural remedies you can try that can yield big relief: 1. Learn how to meditate...