Back pain, neck pain, and disc problems start not from a dramatic injury, but from hours in a chair.
The Spine Was Not Built for the Chair The human spine evolved for movement; for walking, bending, lifting, and carrying. When you sit for extended periods, especially with poor posture, the compressive load on your lumbar discs increases significantly. Research by Nachemson and others has shown that intradiscal pressure is actually higher during sitting than […]
It Runs in the Family: What Genetics Tells Us About Back Pain and Disc Herniations
If your parent or grandparent suffered from chronic back pain, you may carry more than a sympathetic understanding of their condition; you may carry a genetic predisposition to it. A growing body of scientific research is clarifying what many clinicians have long suspected: the development of lumbar disc degeneration, disc herniation, and chronic low back […]
Back to Posting!
After several years focused on developing CaseChronology.com software, I am finally back to posting information I hope will be useful to my readers. I’m testing ways to disseminate information on my different social media platforms. Sorry it’s taking this long to re-engage with everybody. Last modified: June 14, 2026
Summer Sports and Your Spine: What Pickleball, Golf, and Swimming Can Do to Your Back
Warm-weather sports such as pickleball, golf, and swimming can support spine health when played wisely, but each activity also carries specific back-injury risks.
Will a Past Injury Cause Future Back Pain?
All of Us will have a back injury. It is a normal part of life. Some of you may be worried that these injuries might lead to future back problems. In today’s video, we’ll be reviewing a study that researched the correlation between previous back injuries and future disc degeneration. Although everyone’s discs will […]
Cervical Injuries in American Football
In this video/blog, we’ll be taking a look at cervical injuries in American football players. While most injuries are related to pulling and stretching of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck, there are more significant injuries besides these sprains and strains. The most common cause of cervical injury for American football athletes are […]
