Tag: low back pain

Zombies & Chiropractic

Zombies Need Chiropractic Too! So what do zombies and chiropractic have in common? On the surface not much it appears. Yet – have you noticed their lifestyle? The average zombie wanders mindlessly through life, not paying attention to the damage they are inflicting. So much stress on their bodies! First, look at their posture. For… Read more »

Car Accidents & Common Injuries

you Car Accidents Cause A Host Of Injuries Being involved in a car accident can be very traumatic, both emotionally and physically. There are a number of injuries that you can suffer. Depending upon the details of the impact, any part of your body can be injured, even multiple injuries are common. Some of the… Read more »

Relax Your Back Office Workout – Seated Leg Lifts

Many sedentary jobs slowly cause muscle imbalances to develop in the low back and hips. These eventually cause distortions of the normal spinal mechanics of low back and pelvis. Left untreated, this can produce irritation of the spinal joints, muscles and nerves resulting in various pain patterns. The most common symptom is low back pain… Read more »

Pregnancy, Low Back Pain & Chiropractic

Why Chiropractic Care When You Are Pregnant? At first glance, many people do not see the opportunity that chiropractic care provides for women suffering back pain during their pregnancy. Many women just assume that the low back pain is a “normal” part of having a baby and just suffer through it. This is sad, because… Read more »

5 Common Causes of Low Back Pain

It is estimated that about 80% of the adult population at some point in their life suffer from low back pain. It is the most common cause of lost work time and work related disability. Both men and women suffer equally from low back pain with pain ranging from a mild dull stiffness to sudden… Read more »

Auto Accident Can Cause Low Back Pain

Research Demonstrates Low Back Pain Common With Auto Accidents Research conducted by the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s University demonstrated that low back pain is a common injury in auto accidents. A study of 353 patients who were involved in rear impact collisions and followed for 2 years demonstrated that initially, 53% suffered low… Read more »

Snow Shoveling & Back Pain

Prevent Back Pain From Snow Shoveling Winter is upon us and that typically means snow and its removal. For many, this means bundling up and grabbing the old snow shovel and hitting the driveway. Unfortunately, for many, snow shoveling is a common cause of back pain. Thankfully, there are some simple things you can do… Read more »