Lisa’s Story: Cyclist’s Syndrome Hits Probation Officer Where It Hurts

Lisa’s love affair with engines and fast rides would remain with her for decades. And no one, certainly not Lisa, expected that a little thing like nerve entrapment would pull her permanently off a motorcycle.

Maryanne’s Story: A Catholic Sister Prays for Healing, Gets Pelvic Pain

Maryanne knew her purpose. She was going to be a Catholic sister. But the convent wasn’t designed with pudendal neuralgia in mind.

Nick’s Story: A Mobile Software Developer Remains Sedentary, Develops Back Pain

Nick B. was establishing himself as a mobile software developer when anterolisthesis made seated work impossible.

Deb’s Story: A Biologist with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Stretches Herself, and Hears Her Back Go “Pop.”

Deb M., a trained cell biologist, manages Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a sitting disability. Oh, and she also creates beautiful scenes with epoxy resins.

Zero-Gravity Chairs: What Are They, and Should You Get One?

Zero-gravity chairs supposedly help people with back problems and sitting pain. But where did these ideas originate? And are zero-gravity chairs actually good for your health?