Spinal Decompression Therapy involves stretching the spine, using a traction table or similar motorized device, with the goal of relieving back pain and/or leg pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/all-about-spinal-decompression-therapy
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.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Exercise and Fitness Are Vital!
One thing almost all types of back pain conditions have in common is that part of the long-term approach to relieving the pain involves exercise and fitness.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/exercise-better-back-health?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/exercise-better-back-health?source=3tab
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Is Calcium Important?
Calcium is essential for maintaining the necessary level of bone mass to support the structures of the body. The body is constantly using calcium for the heart, blood, muscles and nerves. Calcium is also lost through normal bodily processes such as waste and the shedding of hair, fingernails, sweat and skin.
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/calcium-needed-strong-bones
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/nutrition-diet-weight-loss/calcium-needed-strong-bones
Monday, June 6, 2016
21 Ways To Be A Savvy Chiro Patient
Making the right choices when seeking treatment is crucial, and a good chiropractor will help you come up with the best plan to seek the recovery and pain management you need. Here are 21 additional ways to be a savvy chiropractic patient, presented by Spine-Health.com.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/21-ways-be-savvy-chiropractic-patient
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/21-ways-be-savvy-chiropractic-patient
Saturday, June 4, 2016
6 Quick Stretches Protect Your Back At Work
Are you spending most of your workday sitting down? Left unchecked, this positioning leads to muscular imbalances and skeletal malalignment, all of which can worsen back pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-quick-stretches-protect-your-back-work?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/6-quick-stretches-protect-your-back-work?source=3tab
Friday, June 3, 2016
10 Tips to Prevent Neck Pain
It’s probably safe to say that most of us at some point in time have woken up with neck pain or can recall an event or injury that resulted in neck pain. In fact, at any given time, 13% of American adults (women more than men) suffer from neck pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/10-tips-prevent-neck-pain?source=3tab
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http://www.spine-health.com/blog/10-tips-prevent-neck-pain?source=3tab
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Monday, May 16, 2016
Video: Tips for Office Back Relief
Do you sit in front of a computer nearly every day? Then have fun watching this fun and funky video with tips for how to protect your back while sitting at the office. Enjoy!
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/watch-your-back-video-tips-good-back-health-office-chairs?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/watch-your-back-video-tips-good-back-health-office-chairs?source=3tab
Sunday, May 15, 2016
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
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/home-exercise-equipment-low-impact-aerobic-exercise
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
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