1-888-409-8006 What are the most common football injuries? If you play football, you know better than anyone that football is a “rough” sport. Regardless of the helmets, braces, pads, and supports, wounds are a typical part of the sport. Players are rough on the field and tend to have little mercy. Football players tend to [...]
What are common minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation procedures? Compression and fracture of the disc located between the two vertebrae is the major cause of herniated disc. This causes the internal gel from the disc to escape into the spinal canal and the impact on the nerve. One of the most common sites for the [...]
Our core is made up of a group of muscles that run down the center of our body - is the epicenter of balance and strength for virtually everything we do. Examples of these muscles include the abdominal muscles, back muscles, and the pelvis. The core muscles work together to assist the body in maintaining [...]
Sciatica is described as a type of lower back pain that also travels down to the thighs and affects thousands of people every year. A common complaint in private practice with annoying symptoms that interfere with people’s lives and daily activities. Lower back pain often accompanies sciatica pain, but not every time. Sciatica pain is [...]
Supporting your spine health and reducing your pain when you travel can be a challenge. Carrying bending, lifting, and carrying heavy suitcases followed by prolonged sitting can take a toll. However, with just a little advance planning, you should be able to enjoy your trip. Whether you'll take a plane, train, bus, or automobile the [...]
For most people, yoga is a very safe form of exercise. It is possible for almost anyone to benefit from regular yoga practice, and with a good instructor, even those who suffer from chronic back pain or have had back surgery can find it helpful. There are many benefits for practicing yoga, and certain modifications [...]
When it comes to purses, less can truly be more, and choosing the right one can eliminate unneeded back, shoulder and neck pain. Additionally, the way you carry a bag can make a difference. When you carry a heavy bag with a strap on only one shoulder, it can change the balance in your body [...]
Do you suffer from back or neck pain caused by extended time spent sitting at your desk? Studies show that sitting idle and staring at your computer for 40 hours a week can be harmful to your spine and cause pain and other negative health repercussions. Here are some helpful hints for staying limber at [...]
Buying the right mattress can mean all the difference between good health and severe pain. Many people suffer countless nights, tossing and turning, only to wake up with back pain due to the wrong mattress. While some prefer their mattress soft and fluffy, others prefer them hard and firm. It really all depends on the [...]
Maintaining positive health habits is hard enough for some, but for those spending long days at work behind a desk or at a cubicle, it can be even more difficult. Sitting at a desk for eight hours may not only cause mental stress, but can also add physical stress as well. Mind the following helpful [...]
