About Sherwin Nicholson, Hons.B.Sc.

Sherwin is a Medical Research Scientist and Author of the Low Back Pain Program and eBook. With over 20 years of Research experience from The Toronto General Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children, he provides sensible, effective, advice and solutions for lower back pain. His eBook has helped thousands of sufferers overcome chronic back pain through safe, targeted exercise and stretching techniques.

Vertebral Discs and Back Pain

Your Vertebral Discs and Back Pain Sherwin Nicholson | Updated May 4, 2020 Disc Health Figure 4.1 illustrates a section of a healthy spine that is properly aligned.  The muscle groups that support it should be kept balanced to ideally maintain optimal disc pressure. Here, [...]

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Your Lumbar Spine

Your Lumbar Spine By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020  Your spine (A.K.A. The vertebral column) is a dynamic structure that is able to perform an amazing range of movements while under stress.  It is constantly and actively supporting you. Unless you are lying down [...]

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How To Stay Motivated When You Have Back Pain

Staying motivated when you are overcome with back pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 Don't let the pain bring you down.  Focus instead on your goal to overcome it. Whether you are looking for a treatment, learning one, or using one to maintain [...]

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How to Relieve Glute Muscle Pain

How You Can Relieve Glute Muscle Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 Did you know that your gluteus muscles are not only just important for your hips but also your back?  It's not your back muscles that need conditioning as much as it's [...]

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Back Spasms. 8 Ways to Treat & Prevent Them

Back Spasms - 8 Tips To Relieve & Treat Back Pain Sherwin Nicholson | Updated May 4, 2020 Do you have back spasms frequently? Are you experiencing one now? Remember, it is NOT just about managing them until they pass.  It's about prevention also. Here, [...]

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5 Tips for Chronic Back Pain

 5 Very Easy Tips for Chronic Lower Back Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 If managing your pain has become hard, start with these 5 easy tips.  They will change your approach dramatically. 1. Never Touch Your Toes (to stretch) Never means never. [...]

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Top 10 Tips For Back Pain You Can Easily Do

10 Easy Tips to Stop Back Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 Reduce discomfort and protect yourself from injury with these 10 tips To get the most out of your effort, make sure that you dedicate enough time to practice them. Need even [...]

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The #1 Tip For Back Pain

The #1 Tip to Prevent Back Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 There is something wrong that we ALL do but shouldn't We bend down the wrong way. Incorrect bending leads to disc injury We rarely do it in a safe and balanced [...]

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Piriformis Syndrome Stretches For Pain

2 Vital stretches to help relieve piriformis syndrome pain SN Health Resources | Updated May 4, 2020 Does your pain feel deep in the sides of your buttock? Does it get worse with sitting? You may have Piriformis syndrome. Is it sore or tender when [...]

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Gluteus Tests For Back Pain. 2 Simple Tests

2 simple gluteus muscle tests to relieve your back pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 Your Gluteus maximus muscle is the KEY to preventing lower back pain. Do you have both glute muscle pain, hip and back problems? It's not a coincidence. When [...]

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Lumbar Pain

Do This Quick & Easy Exercise to Help Your Lumbar Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 The 'Lying Twist' exercise will relieve tightness Although, your back can hurt for many reasons, it's common with almost all back problems to have tightness.  If you [...]

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Hip Pain & What You Can Do

How Crossing Your Legs Can Relieve Hip and Back Pain By Sherwin Nicholson | May 4, 2020 Do this 'Seated Leg Cross' stretch for natural relief Don't go to the exercise yet! Start here first! Are you sitting all day? Yes. Do your hips hurt? [...]

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