Defying Gravity: Becoming Taller, A Beginning

Here is a simple back-care rule: A longer spine is a happier spine. If your spine becomes shortened and the discs between the vertebrae of your spine become compressed, you are more likely to experience back pain. The problem is, gravity exerts a constant downward force on us, and interacts with our skeleton and postural habits in ways that, over time, contribute to the gradual shortening of our spine. When we lose length in our spine, we also lose flexibility and ease and range o...