Pain is pain, right? Wrong. Patients in pain, when polled, mainly agreed that back pain was the most distracting and debilitating of all areas of pain in the body. If you have ever dealt with a bout of back pain I am sure you can relate. It can take you nearly clear out of commission. [...]
If you have an office job you likely spend the majority of your time sitting - either at your own workspace or in a meeting. Once home we sit and lay down. All of this sedentary living is causing back issues and health problems, including poor posture. Obviously, if you work on a computer, you [...]
Can’t get relief from chronic pain? - Decompression may be the answer. As humans who reside on the planet earth we are all subject to gravity. Gravity is what holds us firmly to the ground. It also is what allows the weight to subject our bodies to pressure. The human head, on average, weighs 10 [...]
You’ve been sitting at work for hours, and the longer you sit there in front of the computer, the worse your lower back, and neck aches. You find yourself slouching frequently. It’s hard to get comfortable. What’s wrong with this picture? Chances are, you’re not sitting properly, and your workstation isn’t optimized to keep your [...]
Back surgery should be a very last resort measure. Spinal surgery though sometimes can help limitedly, often ends up being of no benefit at all and causing a world of pain during the recovery. Common back surgeries include: spinal fusion, laminectomy, foraminotomy, a discectomy, and disk replacement. These surgeries often have to be repeated in [...]
Whether it’s a weight loss plan or playing the stock market, we’re always looking for positive effects in the shortest amount of time. Suffering from Degenerative Disc Disease is always bad news, but a recent study reveals some promising results for a quick pain reduction in just one chiropractic [...]
If you have persistent back pain, it's probably difficult to concentrate on anything else other than seeking relief. The answer for many people's symptoms is nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Therapy. Read on to discover if it might be right for you. What is Spinal Decompression Therapy? Spinal decompression is a [...]
Did you know that those who drive for 20 hours per week or more are at increased risk of having musculoskeletal disorders? A recent study of business drivers showed that 65% had low back pain and had 43% had neck pain. So why does it happen? What are the [...]
When you awoke this morning, you may have noticed your back was hurting, yet have no idea what may be the cause. You probably don't remember doing anything that would’ve resulted in this pain. For some reason, against all odds, the pain is there, frustrating and distracting you from your normal [...]
Almost everyone can benefit from stretching the soft tissues - the muscles, ligaments and tendons - in the back, legs, buttock, and around the spine. The spinal column and its contiguous muscles, ligaments, and tendons are all designed to move, and limitations in this motion can make back pain worse. Patients [...]