Most chronic back pain comes down to one or two things: too much or too little arch in your lower back, and an uneven pelvis and rib cage that pushes the pain to one side. The guide below shows you how to test for both.
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The 60-second test that reveals why your back pain keeps coming back
Why core strengthening isn't the fix, the two tests that show which pattern is yours, and what to do about each one.
The sidebending problem behind most one-sided sciatica: the photo test, the reaching-while-walking fix, and why it's often mistaken for a leg length difference.
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If one of these patterns sounds familiar, 7 Days to a Better Back walks you through testing and correcting it at home, step by step.