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Gardening is a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and care for your home. But after a long day of digging, planting, or pulling weeds, your back may have a different opinion. Back pain after gardening does not always mean you hurt or damaged your spine. Often, the pain is mechanical. This means it is affected by how you move, the positions you use, and how long your body stays in one position. The good news is that you do not have to give up gardening. A few simple changes can help...

Travel should be exciting. But hours in a car or airplane seat can leave your back feeling stiff, sore, or painful. Sitting for a long time places your body in one position. You may start to slouch. Your hips can become tight. Your back muscles may have to work harder to support you. If you already have back pain, a long trip may cause it to flare up. The good news is that a few simple steps can help you arrive feeling better. Why Does Traveling Cause Back Pain? Most car and airplane seats do...

New Hampshire is home to some of the most beautiful hiking in the country. Whether your goal is your first 4,000-footer or finishing all the NH48, every hike tells a story. For me, that story started in August 2013 on Mount Washington and came full circle in September 2023 on Mount Jefferson, where I completed the New Hampshire 48 4,000-footers. Looking back at Mount Washington from the summit of Jefferson was a full-circle moment I'll never forget. Along the way, I didn't have a perfect...