lumbar spine - Health n Wellness

I walked every day with a 12 kg weighted vest to get fitter: when I saw what showed up on my lumbar scan a few months later, I understood what my spine had been carrying

July 20, 2026 by Emily Watson

After months of daily walks in a 12kg weighted vest, my lumbar scan revealed subtle disc height changes—a warning I almost missed. Discover what went wrong, why my spine struggled, and exactly how to progress safely.

Flat Feet on the Leg Press: Why Your Lower Back Lifts and Your Discs Pay the Price

April 13, 2026 by Emily Watson

Placing your feet flat on the leg press platform triggers posterior pelvic tilt, causing your lower back to lift off the pad and exposing your lumbar discs to dangerous shear forces. A simple foot position adjustment—raising height, adjusting width, and respecting depth—can eliminate this silent injury risk.