Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a repetitive use injury caused when the median nerve, which originates in the neck, travels down the arm and crosses the wrist, gets compressed from repeated use of the hands. Often people who work on a computer get carpal tunnel syndrome, but it can also be caused by [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Top Tips To Exercise With Your Baby
From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago – like baby carriers, joggers and trailers – even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors.
But while these items can make life [...]
Pregnancy and Back Pain Relief
Expecting a baby is one of the most joyful times in a woman’s life, but discomfort becomes a way of life as the pregnancy progresses. It’s irritating at its most mild, but can be absolutely crippling if back conditions existed prior to the pregnancy. If you’ve been crippled by third-trimester pregnancy back pain and chiropractic [...]
A New Treatment Option For Spinal Stenosis
Our bodies go through changes as we age. In the spine, the vertebrae may develop arthritis, and the intervertebral discs may bulge. All of these changes, alone or in combination, may lead to spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This [...]
Top Five Ways To Eliminate Back Pain When Riding In A Car
Riding in a vehicle can be a real problem for people with back and neck pain. As a chiropractor in Springfield, VA I have several patients who have a commute time of an hour or longer. If you are experiencing back pain your commute can be very painful. Sitting in a vehicle is even worse [...]