The Journal
The Journal
Plain-language guides on back pain, mobility and recovery.
back painposture
Why your lower back hurts from sitting - and how to undo it
Hours at a laptop compress the spine and tighten the hips. Here is what is actually happening, and how decompression helps.
5 min read
herniated discrecovery
Herniated disc: how gentle decompression can help you move again
A herniated disc does not have to mean the end of movement. Slow, supported traction is one of the kindest things you can do for it.
6 min read
sciaticaback pain
Sciatica: easing the pain that runs down your leg
When the sciatic nerve is irritated, pain can travel from the lower back to the foot. Decompression and gentle opening can bring relief.
5 min read
recoveryposture
Reset your body after long flights and long days
Travel compresses the spine and locks up the hips. A short decompression practice is the fastest way to feel human again.
4 min read