Hi everyone! Sad not seeing anyone on the call today, so I wrote an article instead! If you have been wondering about saunas, how to use them, and what the magic is inside... Enjoy https://open.substack.com/pub/joshhaag/p/sauna-benefits-explained-stress-recovery?r=4bjill&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

These 3 proven techniques relieve lower back pain fast! Read on to learn more and let me know if you try any of them below👇 Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints I see with clients. In fact, nearly 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives😲 Most people assume the problem is their back itself. They stretch their back, massage their back, or try to strengthen their back. But here's the truth👀 Most lower back pain isn't actually caused by the back... It's usually caused by tight hips, prolonged sitting, poor posture, and spinal stiffness. When the hips stop moving well and the spine spends hours in a flexed position, the muscles around the lower back begin to compensate. Over time, this creates stiffness, irritation, and pain💢 The good news is that some of the most effective strategies for how to fix back pain naturally are also incredibly simple! Below are 3 techniques I frequently use with clients to restore movement, reduce tension, and provide long-term lower back pain relief. Common Causes of Lower Back Pain😩 Understanding the cause of back pain is the first step toward fixing it. The most common contributors I see include: Prolonged Sitting🪑 Modern life keeps many of us seated for hours at a time. Sitting shortens the hip flexors, weakens the glutes, and increases pressure on the lumbar spine. Tight Hips and Glutes🍑 When the hips lose mobility, the lower back is forced to move more than it should. This often leads to tightness in the piriformis, glutes, and surrounding muscles. Poor Spinal Posture❗ Rounded shoulders and forward head posture flatten the natural curve of the spine, which increases compression and stress in the lower back. Symptoms Your Back Pain May Be Coming From Tight Hips Many people experiencing lower back pain also notice symptoms like: -   Stiffness when standing up after sitting -   Tightness in the lower back when bending forward -   Aching in the glutes or hips -   Pain after long car rides or desk work -   Relief when walking or moving around

Here is a little something to enjoy your holiday:) Hopefully it sets you in the right mindset https://open.substack.com/pub/joshhaag/p/how-to-change-your-energy-even-on?r=4bjill&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

Please read!!!!! I wrote this to accompany the picture! https://open.substack.com/pub/joshhaag/p/the-statin-trap-how-heart-meds-quietly?r=4bjill&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish

Airports shouldn’t wreck your body but for most people, they do. Between rushed walks, awkward luggage carries, stiff seats, and zero warm-ups, travel quietly stacks stress on your spine, hips, and nervous system before you ever reach your destination. In this article, I break down the simple, real-world strategies to move through travel days pain-free how to carry bags without torching your back, reset your body between flights, and arrive feeling ready instead of wrecked. Travel doesn’t have to steal your mobility or your mood if you know how to move smart, not just move fast. https://joshhaag.substack.com/p/holiday-travel-but-make-it-pain-free