Back Pain

Back pain isn’t always physical. In fact, stress—emotional or mental—can manifest in the body in very real ways. Have you ever noticed your shoulders creeping toward your ears during a tense day? Or felt your back seize up after an emotionally draining week?

When we’re under stress, our muscles tense up, especially in the shoulders, neck, and back. This constant tension restricts movement, reduces circulation, and eventually leads to pain. Over time, stress can also disrupt your sleep, immune system, and even your digestion—putting additional strain on the spine.

Chiropractic care addresses more than just bones and joints—it supports the nervous system, which is deeply connected to how we process and respond to stress. Adjustments help reset the body’s stress response, relieving tension and promoting better balance, both physically and mentally.

Pair chiropractic care with stress-reducing habits like deep breathing, light stretching, walks in nature, or mindful meditation, and you’ll give your body the tools it needs to bounce back from daily stressors—before they show up as pain.

Not sure if stress is behind your pain? Let’s talk—schedule a visit and we’ll work together to find the root of your discomfort.

 

Stay Healthy,

Jacob Augimeri

 

We live in a world built for sitting—desk jobs, long commutes, and hours spent scrolling or watching TV. But all that sitting is taking a serious toll on our backs. In fact, some experts say prolonged sitting is as harmful to your health as smoking.

When we sit for too long, especially with poor posture, it compresses the spine, tightens hip flexors, and weakens the muscles that support upright posture. This leads to lower back pain, neck tension, and even headaches. Over time, it can also cause spinal misalignments that affect your mobility and overall well-being.

The good news? A few simple habits can make a big difference. Try standing up and moving around every 30–60 minutes. Stretch your hips, roll your shoulders, and take a short walk when possible. If you work at a desk, consider using a standing desk or an ergonomic chair to support your spine’s natural curves.

Regular chiropractic adjustments can help reverse the damage done by prolonged sitting. They restore proper alignment and improve mobility, so your body functions the way it was meant to—even in a world that keeps us seated.

If your back is feeling the effects of long hours at a desk, we’re here to help. Book an appointment and give your spine the support it deserves.

 

Stay Healthy,

Jacob Augimeri

 

It’s 3pm, you’re sitting at your desk, counting down the minutes till it’s time to clock out, and you’re slouching at the desk. We all know some version of this feeling. And I’m sure most of you have discovered for yourselves, that slouching will rather quickly lead to a stiff, sore back or neck.

It may come as a surprise however, that posture affects our health and performance in other, and even more significant ways. One of these, is the effect that it has on our cognitive function and productivity. Here are some of the ways you might notice this:

• Poorer decision making – usually you’ll notice this one at work. You’re just making worse choices, and this often leads to more work, less outcome, and ultimately, frustration.
• Slower Response Time – You’re slower on the uptake than usual. Remember dozing off with your head on the desk at school, or getting distracted at a meeting in the office, and suddenly someone calls your name – you sit up straight instantly. This is partly because your brain instinctively knows that it responds best and fastest, when you are upright! So, it’s no wonder that slouching slows this down.
• Less Productivity – Overall, we get less work done, with less proficiency. This is one of the reasons why experts often suggest techniques that involve getting up from our seat regularly, such as the pomodoro technique – which involves taking 5-minute rests after each “pomodoro” or 25-minute work cycle.

By improving our posture, you can dramatically improve these areas, which means you get more done, in less time, with greater accuracy. And as an added bonus, you’ll feel better while you do it! At Necks Backs Sports, we believe that posture can change your life. If you want to learn how to go from Poor Posture to Peak Performance, reach out to our team to book a consultation, or ask us about our in-house talks! (hyperlinked if possible)

 

Stay Healthy,

Dr Jacob Augimeri

When I was 11, I started getting back pain. I didn’t do anything special to bring this about. I was like other 11-year-old boys. I played with my friends, I participated in sport, I loved to read and draw, my parents loved me. I was, as far as anyone could tell, a normal and healthy young boy.

Of course, I would go on to eventually learn that as many as 50% of children suffer with spinal pain as they grow up. It’s no surprise that most of these children continue to have recurrent pain as they journey into adulthood.

I consider myself fortunate to have had this experience; I understood what it was like to be in regular pain for no apparent reason, and while my childhood enthusiasm was hard to dampen, I certainly began to develop anxieties around injury. My mother was very attentive to this and brought me to all kinds of therapists and specialists, in an effort for me to gain some understanding and hopefully some relief from my pain. Some were very good. However, I never experienced long term relief and more importantly, I often didn’t understand how the things we were doing had any link to how I was feeling.

Perhaps it was fate that a chiropractor was the first person to explain to me the link between my posture, my brain, and my pain. Treatment gave me fast relief, and around this time I began exercising in a boxing gym. I began to choose habits that resulted in far fewer injuries or pain episodes. My body became stronger; my mind became calmer. When I was 19, I realised that I didn’t have pain anymore, and I was incredibly fit. This started a lifelong relationship with my body that I still nurture today.

I would invite you all to lean into that same relationship, wherever you may be on your health journey.

So, what is the obstacle that you face? Is it pain or stiffness? Maybe it’s a recurrent injury. Or maybe you just don’t feel confident to do the things that you either used to do, or want to do. Whatever it is, At Necks Backs Sports we know that there is always a solution. If you are ready to go from Pain to Peak Performance, then take our FREE QUIZ and let’s begin.

 

See you soon,

Dr Jacob Augimeri