Lifestyle

Are you a pickleball player in Springfield? Then you know that injuries can happen. In this article, we’ll explore five common pickleball injuries and provide you with tips on how to treat them. From shoulder injuries to ankle sprains, tennis elbow to knee strains, and wrist fractures, we’ve got you covered. So, if you’re looking […]

Are you wondering what evidence based treatments actually mean? Join us as we explore the concept of evidence based practice and its components, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this approach to treating athletes. By systematically reviewing the best evidence available, we can make informed decisions about patient treatment. Incorporating clinical expertise, patient values, […]

Hi, my name is Rich. I handle much of the marketing for Back and Body Pain Relief. I’ve been working for the company for around 5 years and in that time have worked solely from my home office. My home office beginnings was very simple, a small laptop on a small desk with a $40 […]

Mild traumatic brain injury has been a major topic in the sports landscape within the past decade. Most patients recover within a few weeks, but some can experience ongoing issues. This is described as post concussive syndrome. Today, we will be taking a look at what current studies say about mild traumatic brain injury, and […]

Of all the prescriptions in the world, there is one which has the potential to reduce severity and even prevent many diseases. These include  hypertension, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis, certain cancers, depression, and dementia. With this prescription, there are very low risks for side effects too. This prescription is actually exercise! Adults who exercise […]

Does coffee really help you focus?  The answer is complicated. A 2021 study was conducted that concluded that a cup of coffee in the morning could actually have the opposite effect. Today, we will be taking a look at this study.  32 daily coffee drinkers, and 24 non coffee drinkers were each given a questionnaire […]

Obesity is considered having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over 30, and about 42.4 percent of adults in the US suffer from obesity. This number has increased by 30 percent only in the past two decades. Obesity is linked to certain health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of […]

So following on from the first five fitness apps from the last post, we’re next going to be looking at our final top 5 apps. Following the pandemic, so many people have switched to virtual training so it’s hardly surprising to see so many apps on the market. It has to be something unique to […]

At Back and Body Pain Relief, we all love training and workouts. As our practice is heavily geared towards sports people recovering from injury and getting back to full fitness, we all understand and get it. Dr Perna himself is a keen athlete and has also worked with the Men’s Olympic bobsleigh team. Our team […]

Did you know that electronic devices like cell phones, tablets, and laptops could be the cause of your neck pain? These devices cause an increase in strain and poor neck posture. This puts strain on the mid and even low back. Let’s take a look at some ways to prevent device related neck pain. In […]