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If your back keeps flaring up, the goal shouldn't be to simply wait for the next episode and start over.

Pain that builds gradually can tell us something about workload, fatigue and your body's current capacity.

Travel can challenge your back in ways you may not notice until you finally stand up.

Parenting is physical. If lifting your child hurts, your body may need more capacity, a different strategy, or both.

Pain after lifting doesn't automatically mean your technique is wrong or that you injured your spine.

If your back feels great for the first several holes and progressively tighter as you play, fatigue and workload may be part of the story.

If your back feels fine in the morning but starts complaining by the afternoon, your workday may be part of the picture.

A movement assessment isn't about finding one “bad” movement. It's about understanding how your body handles the demands of your life.

Core stability isn't about keeping your abs tight all day. It's about controlling your trunk as you move.

When your low back feels tight, stretching seems like the obvious solution. You bend forward. You pull your knees...