by Dr. Mark Halpern Anyone who sits at a desk studying or using a computer, has probably had student syndrome. Sitting in any position for a prolonged period of time can cause neck, midback, or lower back pain. Most people however, suffer through and wait for it to disappear, which it eventually will, that is, until the next time. To understand how to treat these aches and pains it is important to understand what is actually happening. When students sit for prolonged periods they strain muscles, ligaments and joints of their spine. This usually occurs because of the lack of […] Read More →