Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and sports are one approach many people choose to get their exercise. For people with back pain, sports can still be a viable option if they pay attention to their back. For others, knowing the type of strain sports place on the back may help prevent [...]
Physical activity: Any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscles and resulting in energy expenditure. Exercise: A physical activity that is structured, planned and is done at a certain intensity level, frequency, and duration. Physical activity suggests doing something fun that involves moving. Exercise implies doing something you don’t like because it’s good for [...]
Back pain during pregnancy is a very common problem. Three out of four women experience some degree of back pain during pregnancy. For some women, symptoms may begin before they are showing and last throughout pregnancy. The cause of back pain during pregnancy is related to many factors: change in body posture, hormones that cause [...]
ScienceDaily (June 28, 2011) — Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs. This is shown by a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), which is currently taking place [...]
Save the Date: Spring Spine Symposium
The Spine Education and Research Institute’s Annual Spring Spine Symposium SPINE AND THE ATHLETE Save the Date: May 5, 2012 For registration information, please contact Jackie Hartley at jackie@theseri.com or 720.540.7374 Location: The Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 View Larger Map
The Scientific Education and Research Institute is thrilled to host 3 science camps for students entering 3rd through 12th grades. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Each camp is limited to 20 students. The students will explore a wide range of educational dissections and activities! Scholarships are available!! 2012 SERI Summer [...]
