Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain
A full review of chiropractic adjustment approaches, ancillary treatments, protocols, and background information on how chiropractors treat low back pain.
7 Ways to Prevent Back Pain in Golfers
Suffering from back pain tied to your love of golf? A new literature review from the journal Sports Health helps to explain why lower back pain is such a common occurrence among golfers, and suggests 7 ways to prevent it from occuring.
5 Tips to Reduce Lower Back Pain in Your Golf Swing
We’ve all been there. You’re preparing for another day out on the links. The weather’s crisp and clear. The course is one you’re excited to play. There’s just one problem: Your back is killing you.
Top 3 Kinesio Tape Techniques for Lower Back Pain
Top 3 Kinesio Tape Techniques for Lower Back Pain<br>23288<br>Kinesiology taping for low back pain has become common practice inside and outside of chiropractic offices. To help demonstrate some effective ways to use Kinesiotape in the patient setting we reached out to the team at MeyerDC who are brand ambassadors and carry Rocktape (among several other reputable brands)<br>What is Kinesiotape<br>Kinesio Taping gives support…
13 Ways To Keep Working Out When You Have Joint Pain
"I am an endurance runner who was just diagnosed with mild arthritis in both hips. I am feeling devastated, and don't know what to expect for my running future. Help!" –Jodi
5 exercises that’ll fix a glute imbalance and nix that lower back pain
Low back pain patients who see PT first spend less
Patients with low back pain who see a physical therapist first spend less on care and have a lower risk of being prescribed opioids<br>Low back pain (LBP) is the most common painful condition in the U.S. Recent statistics have shown that about 25% of the population has reported being affected by LBP for at least one full day within the past three months, and LBP is therefore also listed as the number one contributor to years lived with a disability in the…
Social Security Disability Benefits for Back Pain and Spine Immobility (Page 1)
How Does the Social Security Administration Decide if I Qualify for Disability Benefits for Back Pain or Spine Impairments<br>If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability benefits may be available. To determine whether you are disabled by your back pain, or other spinal problems, the Social Security Administration first considers whether your back problems are severe…
Is Your Exercise Causing Good or Bad Pain? How to Tell
Know when it's time to seek help with your injury or technique
Can Shoe Inserts Really Help My Back Pain?
It is important to understand that lower-back pain or foot pain may not always be represented with an injury you might have experienced while playing sports. However, given the environment we live in – our professional and social life, chronic back and foot pain can adversely affect our overall mood and health from the time…
Low back pain patients experience benefits from exercise & education
Condition affects both physical and psychological wellbeing<br>Low back pain (LBP) affects 84% of adults at some point and can weigh heavily on their lives. In addition to the physical impairments, LBP can also have a negative effect on psychological well-being. Therefore, patients that don't respond well to the original course of treatment for LBP are often managed with a program of exercise and education to…
7 Ways To Improve Your Posture & Decrease Back Pain
Share on<br>Despite the incredible engineering of the human body, bad posture can lead to back pain. The human body has evolved very little in the last million years, and is basically constructed for the way humans lived prior to the industrial age. When the body is allowed to function as it’s been designed to, movement is abundant, joyful, easy and natural. When we spend too much time hunched over a computer screen or sitting in traffic, pain and discomfort can result, often…
Safe and effective: Choose physical therapy for your back pain
(BPT) - If you're living with low back pain (LBP), you're not alone. The condition is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Studies show 80 percent of American adults will experience LBP at some point in their lives. If LBP turns from short-term to chronic (lasting three months or longer), it can impact your overall quality of life<br>Modern society craves quick-fix solutions to even complex problems, but this mindset can be particularly counterproductive when it comes to LBP. Studies show…
Prevent your golf swing from causing back pain
A recent study from the Journal of Neurosurgery shows that the modern golf swing is causing more back injuries to both professionals and amateurs. According to the doctors at Barrow Neurological Institute, the popular “X-factor” swing favored by many popular pros may hit balls harder and farther, but it can also put an extra strain on the spine. Today’s golfers are more muscular and have a much more powerful downswing, which can put an increased!
How Much Does Weight Change Affect Back Pain?
A "Not Old--Better" podcast on the connection between weight loss and back pain
What to do when you have back pain
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their life. It's the number one reason that people go to the doctor and miss work. In fact, it's the leading cause of disability worldwide<br>Q. At what point do I need to see my doctor about back pain?<br>A. If back pain is not relieved within four to six weeks with conservative measures such as icing, heat, anti-inflammatory medication and rest, it's time to see your doctor. Your doctor may consider sending…
Can Your Joints Predict the Weather?
How temperature, pressure and humidity may cause pain
