Shoveling Snow Can Hurt Your Back!

Using the wrong body mechanics when shoveling snow can put undue stress on the lower back and lead to a painful muscle strain, or possibly more serious back injuries.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/snow-shoveling-techniques-prevent-low-back-injuries

Battling 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

Tricks and Tips to Avoid Colds & Flu

Tricks and Tips to Avoid Colds & Flu With cold weather here, many are concerned about falling victim to colds and flu. There are many natural ways to help prevent colds and the flu, including healthy foods, supplements and stress management.   Read about these natural strategies by clicking here.

Chocolate: Beneficial to Your Health

Chocolate: Beneficial to Your Health   Don't feel guilty about eating those remaining chocolates in that heart-shaped box you received on Valentine's Day. Did you know that your choice in chocolate for Valentine's Day can have a positive impact on your body and the environment? Read about the health benefits of chocolate, how this candy can benefit society and which ingredients to avoid when choosing a sweet treat, here.

Spring Forward into Spring Cleaning

With March comes the start of spring...and spring cleaning.

Household chores can come with unwanted pain if not done carefully. Bending and/or twisting at the waist is a common cause for upper and lower back pain. From washing dishes, to vacuuming, you'd be surprised to know that having a proper technique can prevent you from experiencing back or neck pain. 

Back-Saving Tips for Chores:

• When you wash dishes, open the cabinet beneath the sink, bend one knee and put your foot on the shelf under the sink. Lean against the counter so some of your weight is supported in front.


• When ironing, raise one foot a bit. Place it on a small stool or a book to take some strain off your back.


• To vacuum, use a "fencer's stance." Put all your weight on one foot, then step forward and back with the other foot as you push the vacuum forward and back. Use the back foot as a pivot when you turn.


• Use a cold pack if your back begins to hurt. Wrap an ice pack in a towel moistened with warm water. The warmth gives way to gradual cold, which likely will alleviate the discomfort. (No ice? Try frozen veggies instead.)


• If pain persists for more than a day or two or if you experience numbness after doing chores, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs, see a doctor of chiropractic.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and What You Can Do

It looks like we will get some sun today! Did you know that no food naturally gives us Vitamin D? The only way for your body to get Vitamin D is either fortified foods (mainly milk) or your body making it which requires a certain level of sun. In the winter months, there is usually not enough sun for your body to produce it in adequate amounts. So, Vitamin D supplementation is almost a necessity for most people in the Northern climates. Research has recently found that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to many disease conditions afflicting us. A simple blood test can determine if deficiency exists.