Drew Freedman, Author at The Boston Bodyworker - Page 34 of 50

7 Stretches in 7 Minutes to Reduce the Risk of Back Pain

Did you know that 80% of us will suffer an episode of debilitating back pain AT LEAST once in our lifetime? A common misconception that is often cited is that 90% of these occurrences will go away on its own without any treatment. A study in the European Spine Journal showed that 62% of patients…

Life Hack: Walk on Ice!

This months life hack is one that may seem like common sense to many, but considering the amount of slip and fall incidents we see and hear about, I thought I would share with you a little ‘penguin wisdom’ to save you from seeing us for reasons beyond your normal needs. These past few weeks…

What causes the Pins and Needles sensation?

Q: What is the cause of the ‘pins and needles’ feeling I get sometimes when I wake up in the morning? A: This is a very commonly occurring symptom that many of us have experienced. It’s clinically known as Paresthesia (from the Greek ‘abnormal-sensation’). When this occurs on a transient basis, it’s typically nothing to…

Stop Using Cell Phones

Women, Stop Using Cell Phones IMMEDIATELY! Over the past year, I have seen countless numbers of articles about RSI’s (a.k.a. repetitive stress injuries) come across my screen. Having been in the field of physical medicine for over 20 years, I can tell you that conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome & pronator…