It’s a troublesome side effect of our increasingly tech-heavy world – the drooping head and hunched shoulder pose that we adopt at our computer or with our phones. The more often we assume the pose, the more our muscles and ligaments begin perceiving it as normal. The resulting poor posture doesn’t just affect our physical health and aesthetic, it can negatively impact our mood, energy levels, even our cognitive performance. Read More
Desk jockeys will try anything to alleviate the strain in their backs, necks and shoulders – the result of sitting at that desk for way too long. From swapping the chair for a yoga ball to ditching the desk for a treadmill, there’s no end to the creativity. If this sounds familiar and you’re desperate for a solution, have you considered changing your diet? Here’s why. Read More
Back pain comes in different shapes and sizes, with different causes too. Luckily, keeping your spine healthy isn’t as difficult as you may think. Try these four tips from Dr. McSweeney for a healthy spine in 2018. Read More
When your low back is sore, it’s common to chalk it up to poor posture, an old mattress, maybe even a strenuous workout. In many cases, you’re probably right. But would you be able to differentiate between low back pain and kidney pain? Probably not – and you wouldn’t be alone. If you’ve never given your kidneys a second thought, we’re changing that right now. Here’s what you should know about your kidneys, including the link between kidney health and low back pain. Read More
When you’re seeking treatment for something, whether it’s a broken leg, a sore back, or chronic migraines, it’s in your best interest to be an involved patient. In order to get the best medicine, you have to be present, sharing pertinent details so your doctor has the whole picture. Think 0f it like this – the more you put in to the appointment yourself, the more you’ll get out of it. Here are simple ways to become a savvier chiropractic patient, so that every appointment is effective. Read More
It’s a statistic probability that you’ll deal with back pain at some point in your life. But whether you’ve experienced it yet or not, these are five common issues that can lead to painful backs. Read More
Good posture isn’t just for runway models. We all benefit from sitting, standing, even lying in an optimal position. It may make you wonder, where does the bad habit of bad posture begin? Let’s take a look at some of the causes of bad posture and learn more about a test and exercise that can help you re-train yourself to sit and stand properly. Your neck and back will thank you! Read More
Almost everyone will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. And while older folks can chalk it up to things like degenerative joint or disk disease, spinal stenosis, fractures relating to osteoporosis, and other aging-related effects of the spine, what about younger people? Here are five potential culprits.
Whether you sit behind a desk all day, sleep on a crummy mattress or you just tried that crazy new HIIT workout at the gym, low back pain is something almost everyone deals with at some point. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Try these seven ways to keep low back pain away. Read More
