Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain. Lack of support from a mattress reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which contribute to low back pain. Sleep comfort is also sacrificed if a mattress does not match one’s individual preferences.… Read More CHOOSING THE BEST MATTRESS FOR LOWER BACK PAIN: A Chiropractic View
mechanism of injury to the neck that results from a sudden force that causes the neck to move beyond its normal range of motion, typically from a motor vehicle accident but also from sports or falls. In a rear impact collision, usually the occupant in the vehicle that gets struck is at greatest risk of… Read More PEH: Whiplash – What Patiens Need to Know
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions in the U.S., affecting approximately 80% of adults. Low back pain ranges in intensity, frequency, and duration, and may include leg pain and other symptoms as well. See full post on our blog: http://wp.me/p1OMfm-BU
Each Year, millions of people experience neck pain due to injury or spine conditions. A detailed patient health history and a through description of the injury and /or pain are the first steps in designing a treatment plan to relive neck pain. There are several types of neck pain acute, and chronic and the common… Read More PEH: Neck Pain – What Patients Need to Know
Sciatica describes pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body; It runs from each side of the lower spine through deep muscles in the buttock and back of the thigh, and all the way to the foot. For more information go to our blog: http://wp.me/p1OMfm-BL
Sports Injuries and Back Pain Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and sports are one approach many people choose to use to get their exercise. For people with back pain, sports can still be a viable option if they pay attention to their back. For others who participate in sports, knowing the… Read More SPORTS INJURIES, BACK INJURIES, AND BACK PAIN by Paul R Mahler Chiropractor
Newsletter October 2012: Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, affects up to 30 million Americans, mostly women and usually those over 45 or 50 years of age. The goal of any osteoarthritis treatment plan is to increase the strength of the joints, relieve pain , improve or maintain joint movement and reduce the debilitating effects of the… Read More UNDERSTANDING OSTEOARTHRITIS: THE MOST COMMON FORM OF ARTHR ITIS
Exercise is an element found in almost every back and neck pain treatment plan. Proper exercise can improve flexibility, increase strength, reduce existing pain and prevent future occurrences. It can be used successfully alone in certain cases or in conjunction with other treatments. However, exercise isn’t easy and it’s important for back pain patients to… Read More IS EXERCISE THE KEY TO BEATING BACK PAIN?
Often times patients with severe back pain or certain conditions, such as when bones are weakened or have swelling and inflammation of the joints or even muscle strain, it is nearly impossible to perform high impact exercises. Since maintaining good health, muscle structure and flexibility is crucial to preventing further issues, it is imperative that… Read More LOW IMPACT EXERCISES FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
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