Helping You Get Straight and Strong with Kathryn Merrow, The Pain Relief Coach
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 9th, 2009
If you have back pain, you’ve probably heard that you should do sit-ups. While strong abdominal (stomach) muscles are good, sit-ups can be not so good. Here’s why: Your abdomen is basically the “front of your back.” Some of the muscles that attach to your spine are actually accessible through your soft abdomen by a [...]
Posted in back ache, exercise, posture, strength on Jun 6th, 2009
You were strong all over when you were an active little child. You used all of your muscles. But, now? You can become strong again at SimpleStrengthening.com.
Posted in back pain, exercise, posture, strength on Mar 1st, 2009
There are lots of types of exercise and movement strengthening programs, and most of them are done in upright positions. Here are some of the reasons I prefer a program that can be done while you lie on your back in bed. 1. Almost everyone can lie on their back in relative comfort. 2. Gravity [...]
Does your back hurt now more than it used to? Do you have back pain between your shoulder blades? Is the pain more on your dominant side? Or, is it more lower back pain and/or your neck? There are many possible causes for back pain and muscles are the usual culprit! Honest! Muscles! That’s good news, because [...]
Posted in back pain, head pain, headaches, migraines, pain, posture, strength on Nov 12th, 2007
If our muscles get out of balance – some too tense or tight, and others too loose or flacid – it is easy to have muscle strain. Here is an example. You may recognize this pain that lots of us experience: The one on your back, between your spine and your shoulder blade. If you are right-handed, it will [...]
Posted in back pain, pain, posture, strength on Oct 14th, 2007
Do you have neck pain? There are many causes for neck pain, but here is a very common cause and a simple strengthening solution. Often our heads get “stuck” in a forward position. This happens because of the way we hold our head for long periods. The muscles both in front and in back of our necks can [...]
Posted in back pain, pain, posture, strength on Oct 2nd, 2007
All day long we are very often stuck in one position. Our shoulders get tired and ache. If we are a new mom, the position we are stuck in might be holding our baby. If we work at a desk, it could be leaning over the desk. If we are a mechanic or line worker or cook, it is [...]
