Health Journal
Spinal Health
Articles on herniated disc (lower back and neck), posture problems, scoliosis, and the exercise and manual-therapy approaches that protect spinal health.
Spinal Health
Herniated Disc in Athletes: Which Department Should You See?
"Which doctor should I see for a herniated disc?" is one of the most common questions. The answer isn't a single department; it depends on the clinical picture.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Spinal Health
Is Surgery Necessary for a Herniated Disc?
A hernia showing up on an MRI doesn't mean surgery is needed. The large majority of herniated discs improve without surgery.
5 September 2026 · 3 min read
Spinal Health
What Helps Back Pain? For Desk Workers and Athletes
Most back pain isn't due to a serious disease — it's due to loading and posture. The good news: it eases with the right approach.
4 September 2026 · 2 min read
Spinal Health
How Does a Stiff Neck Resolve in Athletes?
If you can't turn your neck in the morning, you're probably experiencing a stiff neck. Most cases ease on their own within a few days.
3 September 2026 · 2 min read
Spinal Health
Herniated Disc in Athletes: When to Pause Training
Pushing through the pain and continuing to train can turn a minor herniation into a bigger one in athletes. Knowing where to draw the line matters.
24 July 2026 · 1 min read
Spinal Health
Protecting Your Neck When You Go Straight from a Desk to Training
Someone who's been leaning forward all day and heads straight into an intense evening training session is loading the neck and shoulders on top of a base that's already fatigued.
21 July 2026 · 1 min read
Spinal Health
Posture in Athletes: Is There One "Ideal" Form?
A swimmer's shoulder posture and a weightlifter's can't be the same. For an athlete, "correct posture" is whatever their sport demands.
3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Spinal Health
Monitoring Scoliosis in Young Athletes While Staying in Sport
A scoliosis diagnosis doesn't mean a young athlete has to give up their sport. The right sport choice and follow-up can run side by side.
27 June 2026 · 1 min read
Spinal Health
Deciding Whether to Keep Training with Sciatica as an Athlete
When sciatica starts, stopping training altogether usually isn't necessary. Which movements can continue is worked out through assessment.
24 June 2026 · 1 min read
Spinal Health
Loss of Neck Curve in Athletes: Does It Affect Performance?
Loss of the neck's curve, common in wrestling, weightlifting and combat sports, doesn't on its own mean lost performance or a higher injury risk.
21 June 2026 · 1 min read