Building and Repairing Bleachers

Anyone who has been to a stadium before has seen many bleachers; that is, long rows of benches where spectators may sit down. Bleachers are essential for any indoor or outdoor area where many people will see a live event, ranging from sports to a music concert to religious services at a church, synagogue, etc. When it comes to indoor bleachers, these bleachers may be retractable, just like retractable stages, and outdoor bleachers might be fixed in place. Bleachers may vary somewhat in their material and whether they can retract, depending on need, and some bleachers can be quite comfortable …

Continue Reading

How to Handle Back Pain

The modern human skeleton is unique in the animal kingdom, having key differences from other primates. Millions of years ago, our primate ancestors changed their lifestyle from tree-bound primates to hunters who ran and chased game, which required a different anatomy. The human skeleton has an S-shaped spine (rather than curved), an upright pelvis, long legs, and arched feet for a lifetime of walking upright. This has many advantages, though it is known to put a lot of wear and tear on the spine. A lifetime of walking upright means fighting gravity acutely, and this results in frequent back problems …

Continue Reading