Chiropractic First for Back Pain

This concept of chiropractic first for back and neck pain before pain medications and surgery is not a new concept.  The Michigan Association of Chiropractors amongst many other groups have been pushing this mantra for decades.  However, now the Oregon Health Plan has...

My Back Stopped Hurting. So I’m All Better

If you are a parent or ever had the joy of babysitting a small child you know the sound of them playing in the next room is a comforting feeling.  When it all of a sudden gets quiet is when you get that feeling that something is amiss, and the cat is getting a...

Chiropractic is Better than Pain Meds for Low Back Pain

Chiropractic care should be your first treatment for low back pain, even before over the counter medications like Tylenol and Advil.  The study below is from the British Medical Journal and discusses some fun tidbits about chiropractic care and low back pain. 1....

Chiropractic vs Decompression

About 7 years ago the new gadget hitting the low back pain world was non-surgical spinal decompression.  I know sounds impressive!  So let’s talk about what it’s all about.  There are various machines that will do this on the market ranging from $500 to...

Back Pain from Yard Work-Chiropractic Helps

Back pain and muscle strain is almost inevitable this time of year with all the yard work.  From raking and lifting to riding the lawn mower your back and neck are under stress and strain.  If you have been sedentary all winter long you are even more susceptible to...

Chiropractic more effective than Physical Therapy and Meds

Chiropractic is the most effective treatment for back and neck pain.  I attached three links that have multiple studies explaining how chiropractic care is more effective than physical therapy and pain medications for relief.  In case you don’t feel like reading...