You wait all year for that two-week vacation, so you don’t want to spend it rubbing a sore back from traveling. There’s no doubt that driving long distances or flying in ridiculously cramped quarters can give anyone back pain. Here are some things you can do to prevent back pain while traveling: Move Your Body […]
How to Prevent Back Spasms
Muscle spasms in the back are quite common. Sometimes the spasms are small and sometimes they can send a grown man to the floor in tears. What Causes Back Spasms? To answer that we’ve got to define the two types of back spasms: Acute Back Spasms These spasms come on suddenly and without any warning. […]
3 Top Stretches for Lower Back Pain
There are a few things most people can’t stand: taxes, humidity, and back pain. While we can’t do much about the first two, there are some simple stretches you can do to eliminate, or at the very least, greatly reduce lower back pain. What Causes Lower Back Pain? Before getting into the specific stretches, it’s […]
Safe Lifting Tips to Remember When Putting Away the Holiday Decorations
The holiday season is fully upon us; a time to buy and give presents, eat decadent foods, and maybe even sing a few carols by a fire. And when all of the festivities are over, it will be time to pack up the boxes and boxes of decorations and store them away once again! But […]
3 Types of Common Headaches and How Chiropractic Can Help
There’s almost nothing worse than getting a headache and having it stay put. Just try and get your to-do list accomplished with a constant throbbing, splitting headache. It’s not fun. While all headaches are a real pain, they aren’t all equal. The cause, duration, and intensity of the pain can vary significantly. Also, while some […]
Yoga & Chiropractic: The Perfect Match
When you think of the perfect pairing, you might think peanut butter and jelly… Sundays and football games… or Jay Z and Beyonce. But we’d like to suggest another excellent pairing: yoga and chiropractic. Why They’re Better Together If you ask the majority of people what chiropractic care is all about, they’re likely to tell […]
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling, which is sometimes also called myofascial trigger point dry needling, is a protocol used to treat myofascial pain. “Myo” means muscle and “fascia” refers to the tissue that connects muscles. Dry needling is performed by acupuncturists, chiropractors, some physical therapists, and to a lesser extent, medical doctors. Trigger Points Because of sports injuries, […]
Winter Has Arrived! Follow These Fall Prevention Tips
Winter can be a lovely time of year as the snow falls and blankets the ground and bare trees. But winter can also be a dangerous time for some, as icy steps and sidewalks can lead to more falls and broken bones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, approximately one […]