South West Healing

Start the New Year With Less Back Discomfort: Small Steps to Feel Stronger in 2025

A new year often brings a sense of possibility—a fresh start, a clean slate, and the quiet hope of feeling better than before. But for many people, the shift into January also comes with lingering discomfort. If back tension has been following you through the holidays or holding you back from movement, you’re not alone. … Read more

Is Your Back Ready for Summer? Gentle Tips for Comfortable Movement in Warmer Weather

As the warmth of summer arrives in New York, many of us feel that familiar pull to get outside—to walk a little farther, garden a little longer, or travel with more ease. But if you’ve been living with back discomfort or stiffness, you might find yourself hesitating instead of embracing the season. Whether it’s the … Read more

Why Your Back Feels Stiff—and How Stress Might Be Making It Worse

Have you ever paused and noticed just how much tension you carry in your back? Maybe it’s a dull tightness that greets you each morning, or a stiffness that shows up after long hours at your desk. For many people, this sensation becomes so normal that it fades into the background—until movement feels limited and … Read more