We’re in a back pain crisis and it’s not because we’re lifting heavy boxes. Stress is a trigger and an amplifier of pain. During the stress response, neurotransmitters and hormones are released.

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, gives six tips to protect your back when shoveling show.

A deload week is a period of time where you reduce the volume in your workout. Trainers break down when and how to implement ...

and exercising regularly can all reduce stress. Carrying or lifting something heavy can strain the upper back. People should take care to use safe lifting practices when pushing, pulling ...

A study that looked at ER visits after snowstorms over 17 years found that 34% of injuries while shoveling snow affect the lower back.

It also promotes relaxation, reducing stress that may contribute to back ... Inhale and arch your back, lifting your head and tailbone toward the ceiling (Cow Pose). Exhale and round your back ...

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): This pose stretches the entire back, hamstrings, & shoulders while also ...