Painful sciatica symptoms can make it difficult to get through the day. Try these three simple first-aid options to help alleviate your sciatic nerve pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/first-aid-your-severe-sciatica-flare-ups
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.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Poor Posture = Very Bad
Having poor posture can cause injury to your spine. Learn how to hold and support yourself throughout the day to avoid back pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/poor-posture-causing-your-back-
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/poor-posture-causing-your-back-
Below are five simple steps to prevent “tech neck”—neck pain that results from constantly looking down at a handheld device and/or laptop screen.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-simple-steps-prevent-tech-neck
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-simple-steps-prevent-tech-neck
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Seated Hamstring Stretch
This seated hamstring stretch is a gentle way to alleviate lower back pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/gentlest-stretch-your-lower-back-pain
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/gentlest-stretch-your-lower-back-pain
Monday, October 3, 2016
When There's No Getting Rid of Back Pain
Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, but learning how to manage it can help you take control and have better quality of life.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/when-theres-no-cure-your-aching-back
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/when-theres-no-cure-your-aching-back
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Sacroiliac Joint Procedures
For patients with lower back or buttock pain that stems from the sacroiliac joint, a variety of chiropractic procedures can be applied and are often considered the first line of treatment.
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction/chiropractic-procedures-sacroiliac-joint
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction/chiropractic-procedures-sacroiliac-joint
Controlling Breakthru Pain
Below are three strategies to control breakthrough pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-strategies-control-breakthrough-pain?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-strategies-control-breakthrough-pain?source=3tab
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Cold Weather Can Increase Pain
As we say goodbye to summer and look ahead to autumn, here are some tips for our readers who feel their chronic pain gets worse with colder weather.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-cooler-weather-affects-chronic-pain?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-cooler-weather-affects-chronic-pain?source=3tab
Monday, September 26, 2016
Upper Back Dysfunctions & Treatments
The below article reviews the most common sources of dysfunction in the upper back, and commonly accepted treatment approaches used by chiropractors.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-care-upper-back
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-care-upper-back
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Yoga for Scoliosis - Low impact workout
A good low-impact way to stretch and strengthen back muscles is yoga. There are several types of yoga, some of which are much better suited for those with chronic conditions.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/top-4-beginning-yoga-poses-scoliosis-sufferers
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/top-4-beginning-yoga-poses-scoliosis-sufferers
Saturday, September 24, 2016
11 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Spine Health
Let’s face it, most of us don’t take very good care of our spines. This lack of care can lead to physical discomfort and make us susceptible to future injuries and complications.
Do your spine—and your overall health—a favor and take the time to treat your spine to a few of these 11 indulgences:
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/11-ways-indulge-your-spine?source=3tab
Do your spine—and your overall health—a favor and take the time to treat your spine to a few of these 11 indulgences:
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/11-ways-indulge-your-spine?source=3tab
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Flipflops Aggravating Sciatica: Answers
Flip-flops are synonymous with warm weather and convenience, but they’re also associated with sciatic pain. Read on to learn more about how flip-flops can aggravate your sciatica symptoms.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/why-flip-flops-are-bad-your-sciatica
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/why-flip-flops-are-bad-your-sciatica
Monday, September 19, 2016
4 Things Employers Should Know About Back Pain
The lack of visible chronic lower back pain symptoms can lead to a variety of frustrating experiences—especially at your place of work. Every employer is different, but you may be able to minimize your work-place frustrations by sharing these four truths about your back pain with your boss:
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/4-things-your-boss-needs-know-about-your-lower-back-pain?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/4-things-your-boss-needs-know-about-your-lower-back-pain?source=3tab
Friday, September 16, 2016
Cervical Spine Nerve Anatomy
In addition to the seven cervical vertebrae, cervical anatomy features eight cervical nerve roots (C1-C8) that branch from the spinal cord and control motor and sensory abilities for different parts of the body.
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/cervical-nerves?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/cervical-nerves?source=3tab
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Video: 11 Weird Tips for Better Sleep
Getting to sleep and staying asleep with back pain can be difficult. This video is an overview of 11 unconventional tips for getting better, more restorative sleep.
http://www.spine-health.com/video/video-11-unconventional-sleep-tips-how-get-sleep-and-stay-asleep?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/video/video-11-unconventional-sleep-tips-how-get-sleep-and-stay-asleep?source=3tab
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Neck Pain Causes Stress
There’s no question that tension and stress can manifest itself in the body. Whether it’s a headache or tight muscles, psychological factors can take a toll on our physical body.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-relieve-neck-pain-caused-stress?source=3tab
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