Normal Back Pain and Chiropractic

There is no such thing as normal back pain.  That is like saying, “well I have a normal leaking roof.”  Your back shouldn’t hurt and your roof shouldn’t leak.  Both of these symptoms indicate an underlying problem with your structure.  And left...

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...

Text Neck-Chiropractors Help

The link below is to an article about the strain on your neck while texting or playing on your phone.  It shows that as much as 60 pounds of force is applied to your neck simply by looking down at your phone.  The easy solution is to hold your phone up higher so you...

Shoveling Snow and Back Pain

The first snowfalls always throw our world into havoc.  Shoveling snow and falling on the ice are two of the most common reasons I see patients in the winter.  When getting ready to go out and shovel snow remember to stretch your back and legs out first.  Do 10 second...

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...