Understanding Whiplash Injuries from High-Impact Collisions

When a high-impact collision occurs, whiplash is a common injury type. Why is this the case? What injuries are likely to occur in a high-impact collision, whether it is from a car accident, a sports injury, or something else? Is there any way to get help so that post-whiplash symptoms do not become chronic? Here […]

Causes of and Chiropractic Treatments for a Bulging Disc

Herniated discs (when the disc has a tear that allows the inner material to leak out) affect about 5 to 20 people out of every 1,000 adults, making it a very rare condition. However, bulging discs (when the disc is not torn but is sticking out a little between the vertebrae) is much more common. What […]

Horseback Riding and Back Pain

Horseback riding is an increasingly popular pastime. Whether you own your own horses, take riding lessons, or go on trail rides on a regular basis, you want to be sure that you are protecting your spine by riding the right way. Why can horseback riding lead to back pain if you are not careful? If […]

Take a Walk to Ease Your Spine and Joint Pain

If you are living with spinal pain or a problem with your joints, going for a walk may be just the “medicine” you need! Motion can be like a soothing lotion for your back and joints. What are some of the reasons that walking is so good for you? What are some tips to consider […]

Too Many Zoom Calls Causing Shoulder Strain? – The Tips You Need!

In this time of the pandemic, we are spending a lot of time in front of the computer. Zoom has helped us to stay connected, so we can work from home. But there are hidden dangers due to the fact that a home office is rarely as ergonomic as the one you have at work. […]

Protect Your Spine While Thoroughly Cleaning Your Home

Even if you didn’t get to your usual spring cleaning this year, you are probably still doing regular thorough cleanings of your home due to COVID-19. The question is: how can you keep your back safe when you are doing a deep cleaning? Here are a few tips to help you avoid injury. Use Proper […]

Indoor Joint Mobility Stretches

In the winter, we can enter into a sedentary lifestyle. That lack of mobility leads to joint stiffness. Usually, spring is a great time to work on flexibility and get those joints limbered up. Unfortunately, many of us have been trapped indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means we probably all need some indoor […]

Home Exercises to Decrease Stiffness During Isolation

Whether you are working from home or just watching more TV than usual, it can lead to a stiff or sore back and neck. How can you deal with the increased stiffness during this time period of isolation due to the novel coronavirus? Here are a few tips. #1 Try Using a Foam Roller A foam […]

Working from Home? Follow These Tips to Preserve Your Posture

Whether you work from home regularly or it is a new experience for you due to the spread of COVID-19 in the US, you want to make sure that your home office isn’t destroying your posture (and your spine as a result). How can you adjust your home workstation to help maintain proper posture? Here […]