2015
Ending Back Pain for Good
Why is it difficult for so many back pain sufferers to find lasting relief? The numbers tell a frustrating story: In a recent Consumer Reports survey, 88% of more than 14,000 subscribers who had lower back pain reported that it had recurred during the prior 12 months. Other research suggests
No Such Thing as “Good Vibrations” at Work
The Beach Boys first sang all about “Good Vibrations” way back in 1966, but there’s no such thing when it comes to working on the job. According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease report, chronic pain is the single leading cause of disabilities worldwide. It places a very heavy
The Hidden Health Risks of Inactivity
A great deal of recent research has highlighted the health risks associated with inactivity, primarily as they relate to obesity, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease. This is why you’ve probably seen or heard the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking.” at some point over the past few years. But there
Auto Accidents Can Spell Trouble at Any Speed
When we hear the words “car accident,” many of us probably think about dramatic multi-vehicle, highway-speed collisions that involve lots of victims and first responders-firefighters, police officers, EMTs and perhaps even helicopter pilots. These are the types of automobile-related accidents that can snarl traffic for miles and make the evening
The Most Dangerous Jobs: A Chiropractic Perspective
It’s no secret that some jobs are just more physically demanding and more dangerous than others. Some of the most challenging ones are obvious-aerial acts in the circus, combat roles in the military, fire and rescue, heavy construction and deep sea fishing are just a few that come to mind.
How Healthy is Your Building?
The Environmental Protection Agency has received so many reports of sick building syndrome (SBS) cases that the agency now estimates that one out of four new or renovated buildings in the U.S. may be classified as “sick buildings.” This is why the chances are good that you’ve seen or heard
Treating Back Pain Effectively Starts with Asking the Right Questions
Back pains will be an issue for roughly 80% of the US population at one point or another in their lives. However, the nature of the pain and its effect on their lives can vary greatly from one person to another. As chiropractic physicians, we work closely with our patients
Back-to-School Backpack Basics
American kids are suffering from back pain and neck pain earlier in their lives and in larger numbers than ever before. And if you’re a parent of school-age children, it’s important for you to know that overweight, improperly designed, and misused backpack may be one of the big reasons for
Modern Treatment for Back Pain: Beyond Bed Rest, Pain Pills and Surgery
Modern Treatments For Back Pain According to the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Michael S. Wilkes of the Western Journal of Medicine, “Despite a plethora of research intended to guide physicians in their management of back pain, physicians still hold strong non-evidence based beliefs dating back to the 19th
Women and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, but the condition is seldom portrayed in the popular media. In late 2014 and early 2015, an independent film called “Cake” starring Jennifer Aniston did just that. According to many reviewers, Aniston did an admirable job bringing her character-a chronic pain sufferer named Claire-to
