Painkillers Can Increase Chronic Pain

How pain killers sometimes increase chronic pain:

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-pain-killers-sometimes-increase-chronic-pain

VIDEO: Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation.

View the below video on sacroiliac joint manipulation.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/chiropractic-adjustment-sacroiliac-joint-video

7 Tips to Reduce Back Pain at Work

Below are 6 simple fixes that will go a long way in helping your back, neck and other joints feel better while at work.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-easy-tips-reduce-back-and-neck-pain-work

Nutrition for a Healthy Back

As most patients are well aware, good nutrition and a balanced diet are important components of overall health. What may surprise people with back problems is that diet, nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight also play a major role in the back - including preventing many problems and healing from injuries.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/food-thought-diet-and-nutrition-a-healthy-back

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Lower Spine Anatomy and Pain

The spine in the lower back has several unique characteristics that allow for normal motion, but are also prone to injury.

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/lumbar-spine-anatomy-and-pain

Graston Technique for Back Pain

The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/graston-technique-instrument-assisted-soft-tissue-manual-therapy-back-pain

Sleep Positioning + Different Pillows

Sleep position is a key factor in choosing the best pillow for both body alignment and comfort. Fortunately for consumers, many pillows are labeled for specific sleep positions.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/pillows-different-sleeping-positions

Lower Back Pain Triage

In the assessment of lower back pain, differential diagnosis utilizing a "triage" concept of classifying low back injuries into one of three categories helps to guide the doctor of chiropractic. Click below to read more.

http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-diagnosis