When you feel pain, you usually expect the source of the problem to be in the same place as the discomfort. But sometimes the body works in mysterious ways. Pain in one part of your body may actually be caused by an issue somewhere completely different. This is known as referred pain, and it’s far …
Do you ever find yourself rubbing your neck after a long day at work, wondering why it feels tight or sore? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your headaches seem to get worse after hours on your phone or computer. You’re not alone — and your posture may be the culprit. In today’s digital world, poor …
Do sit-ups help lower back pain or do they make it worse? This is a question many people ask when looking for ways to strengthen their core and protect their back. While sit-ups have long been a popular exercise, they may not be the best choice if you are experiencing discomfort in your lower back. …
Have you ever been told to “just rest” while you are in need of some lower back pain relief? Rest may not be the answer to fixing your back pain in the short or long term. When you initially hurt your back and you are in acute pain and can barely move. At this stage, …
Do you find yourself asking “How do I know if I have arthritis?”, and you want to know what to do about treatment if you do? Arthritis affects all of the joints of your body and there are many forms of arthritis. How Do I Know If I Have Arthritis? To determine if you have …
We often get asked what are my core muscles? When you’re thinking of the muscles of your core, think ‘spine’. The major muscles of the core reside in the area of the belly and the mid-lower back, including the hips and even muscles that run up into your neck and shoulders. To help you better …
We often get asked why does my back hurt while sitting at my desk? Sitting in an office chair or any chair for extended periods may lead to adverse effects on your lower back, neck, shoulders or may even aggravate a preexisting back issue. The reason is that sitting down for a long period of …
Thank you for reading the Back to Basics Patient Newsletter January 2015 . This month we cover: Heat or Ice: Which to choose? Using heat or ice when you become injured is a cost effective ways of reducing pain and assisting in the healing process. However, there is often a lot of confusion around when …
Chiropractic is one of the fastest growing health professions, but many people still don’t understand exactly what a Chiropractor does. It is a common misconception that Chiropractors are ‘back doctors’ and only treat the spine. So exactly what is Chiropractic? Put simply, Chiropractors study the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how to improve their function. …
