Today’s post is going to discuss one product that I came across a few months ago. Mary Perry a Registered Dietitian in Alexandria, VA had told me about a cherry juice made by a company called Cherry Pharm. Cherry Pharm’s cherry juice was study and developed by Cornell University. Cherry Juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory that [...]
Category Archives: Back Pain Relief Products
Suffering From Back or Neck Pain Your Feet May Be The Problem
If you are currently suffering from knee pain, hip, low back pain or even neck pain your feet may be the cause. At my chiropractic office we utilize custom orthotics also known as spinal pelvic stabilizers to correct the imbalances in your feet take stress and tension off of the joints in your body. To see if your [...]
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 [...]
Stop Dreaming About Quality Sleep!
An old Chinese proverb states, “Only when one cannot sleep does one know how long the night is.” Anyone who’s ever experienced periodic bouts with insomnia—and that’s most of us—can relate to this all too well.
In fact, surveys have shown that between 40 and 60 percent of the general population has trouble sleeping. In my [...]
Does Your Mattress Cause Back Pain? Top Ten Mattress Brands
One common question I often get asked is what mattress brand do I recommend for back pain? My response is usually, the one that’s the most comfortable to you. One myth is that if you have back pain, a firmer mattress is better but there have been no well-controlled studies indicating that [...]