Stretching is an important part of any rehab program during the acute and repair stages of an injury. Stretching is also a necessary part of your overall wellness plan. Your doctor can help you determine which stretches are most appropriate for you. Here are several key considerations and general guidelines to help you get maximum [...]
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Headaches: Chiropractic May be the Answer
If you suffer from headaches, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a [...]
Should You Use Ice or Heat For Back Pain
One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “When should I use ice and when should I use heat?” Ice reduces inflammation and swelling. It is used for acute pain and injuries. If you hit your thumb with a hammer, it swells up; that is inflammation. You need to put ice on [...]
5 Sleeping Tips To Avoid Pain
Proper rest is key to good physical and mental health. The spine needs proper rest, but it’s important even when doing nothing, to do it right. Studies show that people who consistently get less than five hours of horizontal sleep time have an increased incidence of lower back disc problems. Back and neck pain can [...]
What’s A Herniated Disc?
What’s A Herniated Disc?
As a disc degenerates, it can herniate (the inner core leaks out), which is known as a disc herniation or a herniated disc. The weak spot in the outer core of the disc is directly under the spinal nerve root, so a herniation in this area puts direct pressure on the nerve, [...]