Wrapping Presents and Back Pain

The joyful and sometimes painful holiday season is here.  Pretty soon I will start to see an increase in the number of patients that have stress and strain related pain from wrapping presents.  As silly as it seems, this activity often strains the upper back and neck....

Cleaning is a Pain in the Neck and Back

The holiday season is in full swing and you are looking forward to having your family over for holiday dinners and visits.  As you clean your house there are a few tips to remember to help prevent back and neck pain. 1.  Avoid reaching and lifting or exerting.  Like...

Thanksgiving and Back Pain

Every year I see patients after the holidays that have back pain from standing in the kitchen cooking and baking.  Here are some tips to remember. 1.  Wear good supportive shoes, like something you would wear to exercise. 2.  If your back starts to hurt take a 3...

Holiday Stress and Chiropractic

Neck and shoulder tightness. Upper back tightness and pinching feeling.  Low back achy.  Headaches.  These are all signs of stress in your body.  Taking 15 minutes out of your day once in a while to get adjusted will help decrease muscle spasms, pain and stress.  The...