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Effective CrossFit Injury Treatments and Prevention Strategies

CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that has been gaining popularity over the past few years. It combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises to create a challenging workout that can help people achieve their fitness goals. However, due to its intensity, it is not uncommon for participants to suffer from injuries. In this article, we […]

Keeping Injury Free this Fall Fall is finally upon us and those warm days of summer have finally gone. It’s been a warm 6 months this 2022, but the season has finally changed. And with this change comes things to be aware of to help you prevent back pain or other injury. Check out our […]

Working from Home without Pain

Hi, my name is Rich. I handle much of the marketing for Back and Body Medical. I’ve been working from home for several years now, even prior to the pandemic. I actually love it as it allows me more freedom to not only work on my own terms, but also to express myself through my […]

Three Stretches to Help with the Commute

If you’re commuting a lot, sitting at a desk much of the day, your body can complain and give you aches and pains to contend with. We’ve put together our three anti-commute exercises here to help you. Check them out: Trapezius Stretch- Sitting Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, 2 times per day. While sitting, […]

“Considering bone or joint surgery? You may not need it” is the title of a recent NY Times article by Nicholas Bakalar (link here if you have a subscription). It’s an interesting article because it brings up a subject that we at Back and Body Medical often speak to our patients about, and that’s that […]

The human body was designed to move. It wasn’t designed to sit all day, at a desk, on the bus, in cars and on sofas. Sure, we all need to slow and rest sometimes but we’ve made rest a way of life in our society. And it’s making us sick. Moving around is what your […]

Did you know that the two most common complaints during pregnancy are low back pain and pelvic girdle pain? Studies have shown that these conditions affect about half of expecting mothers. In the postpartum period, it is even shown that about one and five women continue to experience this pain for up to three years […]

Some Great Exercises to Counter Poor Posture

Poor Posture in Manhattan One of the chief complaints we see in our Midtown Manhattan practice is a result of poor posture. Poor posture is responsible for a lot more health problems than you may have previously thought. Poor posture is common in today’s society with the use of electronic devices. In addition to sitting […]

Current research finds that 52% of all opioid prescriptions are for patients with low back pain. 2 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder, and 47,000 died from opioid use in 2017. In light of this epidemic, the high cost of diagnostic tests, invasive treatments, and the low level of satisfaction with his care, Boston […]

Did you know that about one and seven adults in America have chronic low back pain? Chronic low back pain is defined as pain lasting longer than three months. This long-term pain has a huge effect on a person’s ability to perform daily tasks and activities. It is very important to discuss and identify factors […]