Home exercise equipment can make it easier to start and maintain an aerobic exercise program. Learn which exercise equipment is recommend for low impact aerobic exercise?
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/home-exercise-equipment-low-impact-aerobic-exercise
Created to inform my patients and the general public about how I see chiropractic's role in health care, particularly spinal care and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions. I hope to educate and to be educated in the process.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Joint Dysfunction in Arthritis
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
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/arthritis/more-osteoarthritis-treatments
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Text Neck? You may be looking at your devices too much...
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/modern-spine-ailment-text-neck
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/modern-spine-ailment-text-neck
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
3 Worst Things You Can Do For Your Neck!
Many of the worst things you can do to your neck are common, everyday actions you may not be giving a second thought to. Working to break common habits such as tilting your head forward or sleeping on your stomach can do a world of good for your neck.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-worst-things-you-can-do-your-neck?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-worst-things-you-can-do-your-neck?source=3tab
Monday, May 9, 2016
Chiro History
Since its inception in 1895, chiropractic has provided treatment for patients with back pain, neck pain and headache.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/american-chiropractic-history-treatment-back-pain-and-neck-pain
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/american-chiropractic-history-treatment-back-pain-and-neck-pain
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Sciatica: Interactive Video
If you think sciatica is a confusing topic, you are not alone. This video has been created with the intention of helping you clearly visualize the how sciatica develops, originating in your spine and radiating down the back of your leg and possibly into your foot.
http://www.spine-health.com/video/sciatica-interactive-video
http://www.spine-health.com/video/sciatica-interactive-video
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Considerations When Buying A New Mattress
When shopping for a mattress, it is important to be aware of the quality and value of each potential purchase. The following are things a patient should consider when purchasing a new mattress:
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/considerations-when-buying-a-new-mattress
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/considerations-when-buying-a-new-mattress
Friday, May 6, 2016
6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief
For many people there is no single or certain cure for lower back pain; it often takes a process of trial and error to find what works best for you.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-overlooked-remedies-lower-back-pain-relief?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-overlooked-remedies-lower-back-pain-relief?source=3tab
Saturday, April 23, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-pain-killers-sometimes-increase-chronic-pain
Thursday, April 21, 2016
VIDEO: Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation.
View the below video on sacroiliac joint manipulation.
http://www.spine-health.com/video/chiropractic-adjustment- sacroiliac-joint-video
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-easy-tips-reduce-back-and-neck-pain-work
Monday, April 18, 2016
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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http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/food-thought-diet-and-nutrition-a-healthy-back
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Labels:
back,
diet,
health,
nutrition,
pain,
weight loss,
weight management
Saturday, April 16, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/lumbar-spine-anatomy-and-pain
Friday, April 8, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/graston-technique-instrument-assisted-soft-tissue-manual-therapy-back-pain
Labels:
manual,
massage,
mobilization,
skin,
soft tissue,
therapy
Thursday, April 7, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/sleep/pillows-different-sleeping-positions
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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
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