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Whether you’re planning to travel by road or by air this summer, sitting for extended periods of time can cause pain in the neck and back. The simple act of sitting places a great deal of stress on the spine, especially in the lower back. However, other factors come into play that can be quite…

Welcome back to the Arne Wellness Center blog! In our recent post, we began sharing a few helpful hints you can follow to sneak some extra exercise into your day to help you look and feel your best for summer. After spending several months cooped up inside, many people find it’s best to ease back…

When you have back pain, whether a dull ache or a moderate nagging pain, getting active may be the farthest thing from your mind. But the truth is, low-impact activities can actually help reduce back pain. In fact, the Mayo Clinic suggests that light activities (within reason, of course) can aid in the healing process.…

The shoes we wear can either help prevent back pain, or contribute to it. Supportive shoes consist of structural support for your entire foot, ankle and arch support, and provide a good level of padding in the soles to absorb the shock of each step and protect your joints. Improper footwear, on the other hand,…

We are nearing the transition from spring to summer here along the Front Range, which means many of you will become more and more active in the weeks to come. As such, it’s important to maintain your health and wellness to ensure you can participate in all those fun outdoor activities we Coloradans enjoy so…

If you are like most people, you probably consume a fair amount of added sugar every day, whether it’s intentional or not. We all enjoy a tasty sweet treat, sure, but truthfully, many people don’t even realize just how much added sugar they actually consume in their food and beverages. Added sugar is found in…

Working an office job may seem like one of the safest occupations when compared to manual labor jobs, but the truth is, sitting and standing for long periods of time can take a real toll on the body — especially the neck and shoulders. Sitting for extended periods of time affects your posture, while typing…

Thank you for joining Arne Wellness Center for part two of this short blog series. Sciatic pain is one of the most common types of lower back pain that can affect just about anyone. This pain is considered a type of nerve pain that is caused when the sciatic nerve (the largest nerve in the…