Chiro Treatment Guidelines

Depending on the nature and extent of the specific back problem, a few visits to the chiropractor should help the patient feel noticeably better.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-program-guidelines

Chiropractic: Safer than Opioids

Chiropractic: Safer than Opioids

CDC Prescribing Guidelines Call for Non-Drug Approach for Pain Relief

www.f4cp.com/files/press-releases/2016/3.21.16-opioids.pdf

Should I Work Thru Joint Pain?

Exercise can be difficult while in pain, but it is a key aspect in healing from the injury and preventing future episodes of pain. Muscle pain and aches can be normal, but flaring joint pain should be a warning to avoid certain exercises. Check out this video from Spine-Health.com for information.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/video-if-my-back-or-joints-hurt-should-i-work-through-pain

Spine Herniation

Due to the limited motion in the thoracic spine caused by the bony barrier of the ribs, thoracic disc herniations are relatively rare. However, when they do occur, they can create much pain and dysfunction.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatment-thoracic-disc-herniation

Herniated Disks

A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gelatinous inner core of a spinal disc leaks out through the disc’s weakened outer layers and affects a nearby nerve.

www.spine-health.com/blog/understanding-herniated-discs

What You Need to Know About Sciatica

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what-you-need-know-about-sciatica

Also see our Sciatica page & video on Dr Rick Jardon.com.

Tobacco Smoking & Back Pain

Most cigarette smokers report that they smoke to relax and relieve anxiety. Unfortunately, as we all know, "stress relieving" smoke is wreaking havoc in the body. What you may not know is that cigarette smoke is also increasing back pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/non-smokers-report-less-back-pain

Office Chair Solutions

Many people feel very uncomfortable in their office chair.  Check out the below tips.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/unusual-office-chair-solutions

Managing Pain from Disk Degeneration

3 suggestions to control pain from disc degeneration:  1-stay active 2-modify any activity that puts stress on your back 3-improve your nutrition 

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/controlling-degenerative-disc-disease-pain-three-things-you-can

Heat & Back Pain

Sometimes battling the heat with back pain can be tough. Check out these tips.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/battling-heat-and-back-pain