Strength training for longterm health

Find out how strength training can improve flexibility and to help relieve chronic back pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/weight-training-effectively-relieves-back-pain

RI Chiropractic West Warwick: Insights to empower patients

Use these 8 little-known insights on back pain to help you become a more empowered patient.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/8-insights-back-pain-sufferers

Sciatica Relief At the Office

Sciatica symptoms can be especially problematic when you have to complete a full day of work. Try these 3 strategies to find relief at the office.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/guide-finding-sciatica-relief-while-office

Number of Americans Dealing With Chronic Pain: Answer

Did you know that between 11 and 40 percent of Americans are dealing with chronic pain? Learn how the body is affected when pain doesn't go away.

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-pain-a-disease-why-does-it-still-hurt

3 Lesser Known Causes of Lower Back Pain

Find out about 3 common causes of lower back pain that often go overlooked.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-lesser-known-causes-lower-back-pain

Could STRESS be causing your back pain?

Could stress be the cause of your lower back pain? Read on to find out.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/could-my-back-pain-be-caused-stress

You may be coping with pain all wrong

Avoid these 5 bad habits when trying to cope with chronic pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-ways-you-may-be-coping-pain-all-wrong

Stiff Necks & When They're Dangerous - RI Chiro Article

Learn how to identify symptoms of the 3 main causes of a stiff neck and when neck pain requires immediate medical attention.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-reasons-you-may-have-stiff-neck

Better Posture Can Help Symptoms

Situational factors, such as posture, contribute to the symptoms you experience from a lumbar herniated disc. Find out how poor posture may be aggravating your symptoms.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-posture-can-aggravate-lumbar-herniated-disc

Choosing Mattresses When You Have Back Pain - Chiro Blog RI

If you have lower back pain, finding the right mattress can make a world of difference. Use these tips to help find the best mattress for your back pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/which-mattress-best-lower-back-pain

Easing Chronic Pain in 2017

The start of a new year is a perfect time to make changes to your routine to ease your chronic pain. Consider these 4 resolutions for better health in 2016.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/4-simple-new-years-resolutions-back-pain-relief

Back Pain in Cold Season

Use these 4 tips to cope with back pain as you navigate the joy and stress of the holiday season.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/4-ways-handle-holidays-and-back-pain

Joint dysfunction

Joint dysfunction in the spine can produce pain, and mobilizing the spine joints through manipulations (also called adjustments) can decrease that pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/arthritis/more-osteoarthritis-treatments

VIDEO: Sacroiliac Joint

Pain from the sacroiliac joint needs two things: for the source of the pain to be identified and treated and for the pain to be treated as well.

http://www.spine-health.com/video/non-surgical-treatment-sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction-video

How Cooler Weather Affects Chronic Pain

How Cooler Weather Affects Chronic Pain

Newsletter from Spine-health November 2016

Does cold weather worsen your pain? You’re not alone. Although various studies have shown no or very slight associations between pain and weather factors like temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and wind speed, patient experiences tell a different story. Many people report that damp or cold weather worsens their pain. One study of 800 Europeans with osteoarthritis found that 67% reported that they feel the weather affects their pain levels. (1)

In another small but fascinating study, those who had osteoarthritis reported a greater sensitivity to cold and pressure than control subjects without arthritis—even when parts of the body not affected by arthritis were tested. This suggests to the study authors that chronic pain may alter the way nerves respond to stimuli and increase their sensitivity. (2) If the cold makes your pain worse, try incorporating heat therapy into your daily routine. Heat therapy decreases stiffness and promotes healing through increased circulation.

Here are a few ideas for adding heat to your routine:
• Apply a hot pack, warm towel, or heating pad to the painful area. Simply doing this for 20 minutes at a time may be enough for temporary pain relief.
• Use over-the-counter heat wraps. Available in most grocery stores and pharmacies, heat wraps can provide warmth for joint-related back pain and other symptoms for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Try water therapy. You may experience pain relief by swimming in a heated indoor pool a few times per week, or by soaking a whirlpool or hot bath.
• Stay active. It can be tempting to hibernate during the colder months, but inactivity can increase some types of pain. If you prefer to stay inside, consider getting a treadmill—you can walk while you watch TV or a movie. Weather changes are unavoidable, but you can take steps to manage the worst effects of it.

References:

1. Self-perceived weather sensitivity and joint pain in older people with osteoarthritis in six European countries: results from the European Project on OSteoArthritis (EPOSA). BMC Musculoskeletisord. 2014 Mar 5;15:66.
doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-66.
2. Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis Exhibit Widespread Hyperalgesia to Pressure and Cold. PLoS One. 2016 Jan 25;11(1):e0147526. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0147526.
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Rhode Island Spine Health - Bad habits for neck pain

There are several everyday actions that can be bad for your neck. Break these 3 common habits to prevent pain and stiffness, and improve your overall neck health.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-worst-things-you-can-do-your-neck

Walking is good for you! Rhode Island Spinal Health

Incorporate this easy exercise into your daily routine for a healthy lower back.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/2-reasons-why-walking-good-your-lower-back

Chronic Sciatica Techniques

Try these 3 simple coping techniques to help you better manage your chronic sciatica.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-techniques-coping-chronic-sciatica

Are you wishing for gifts that make your life more comfortable this holiday season? Get some ideas from this gift guide for chronic pain.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/practical-gifts-help-ease-pain

Did you know these Facts about Chronic Back Pain?

Share these 3 little-known facts about chronic pain with friends and family to help them better understand the realities of the condition.

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-little-known-facts-about-chronic-pain