Optimal back health doesn’t come from doing nothing. A healthy back comes from doing the right, optimized amount of exercise—not too much, and not too little. Here is a great 4 minute video by Stuart M. McGill, PhD , director of the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo. Dr. McGill addresses 6 myths (listed…
We are pleased and excited to announce that we now offer acupuncture. Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body to treat various other health problems. National Institutes of Health studies have shown that acupuncture may help ease pain that’s often…
Data recently released from a large national health insurance company indicates that treating a spine-related back injury within the first three days dramatically decreases the amount of time and money spent on getting the patient back to normal activity. This data was gleaned from over 16 million episodes of non-surgical back pain, and more than…
Back Pain? Neck Pain? Headaches? When you’re having back pain, neck pain or headaches, every day counts. That’s why most people are already taking pain medication even before they consult a chiropractor. No one has time for back pain. Back pain can affect more than just bending, lifting and twisting. It influences how you feel all…
Five things we do differently that can help you get faster relief for your lower back pain.