This is a follow up on my last post in regards to the most common cause of lower back pain. Previously I discussed the three exercises to strengthen your posterior chain. Today I am going to talk about the stretch that everyone needs to do in order to loosen up their quadriceps (hip flexor). The…
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Lower Back Pain and Spinal Fusions
You may think it’s odd to discuss low back pain (LBP) from the perspective of spinal fusion because as chiropractors, we do not perform surgery and so, why discuss it? It is important that we discuss research such as this so we can make the informed treatment decisions with our patients after we’ve considered all…
Is Running Causing Your Lower Back Pain?
Running and Low Back Pain Have you ever noticed every time you go running, you have lower back pain either during or after the run? If so, I’m sure you’re wondering if you should quit running, find an alternative sport, or simply stop all activity and adopt a sedentary lifestyle. If you love the benefits…
Are You Suffering From Sciatica?
Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. It controls the muscles…
Do You Suffer From Arthritis? What You Can Do To Stop The Pain!
For decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging. But not anymore. Recent research points out that older people don’t have to suffer from osteoarthritic pain. And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. In my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA, I have had a patient who was in high school that…