Conditions & Treatment

How Important Is Spinal Disc Nutrition

Proper nutrition to the spinal intervertebral disc is necessary to minimize and slow the degenerative process of the disc. Oxygen and glucose are necessary for the life of the cells within the disc, but other nutrients are needed to maintain the integrity of the disc material. Studies have shown that if there is a loss […]

Can I Get Bursitis in my Knee?

The simple answer is yes. The knee joint is very complex and stress is continually placed upon it during our daily activities. It has been reported to be one of the most common sites for inflamed bursa in the body. The purpose of bursa around joints is to lubricate the muscles and tendons when they […]

Lifting and Lower Back Pain

Improper lifting is a common cause of lower back pain (LBP). This can strike anyone at anytime. Patients are seen on a daily basis who have hurt themselves while lifting. This can occur at work, home or during recreational activities. It has been reported that 80% of the population at some stage in their life […]

Stretching Exercises for the Neck and Upper Back

This article outlines a few basic stretches for the Neck and Upper Back. These stretches are meant to provide you with some daily stretching activity that can provide relief for stiffness and tightness in the muscles and joints. Basic stretching exercises are easy to perform and the results can be helpful in controlling intermittent neck and upper back […]

Beautiful but Toxic – Poison Ivy & Oak in the Fall

Preparing For Fall Yard Clean Up

Preparing our yards or cleaning the shed or garage for the winter months presents us with additional activities that seem to bring on back or neck pain. It can be a new injury or a flare-up of an old problem. Nevertheless taking a few minutes to prepare yourself before you begin your task can save […]

Lower Back Stretching Exercises

Stretching is a key component for a healthy back. Flexibility of the back is a cornerstone for stopping or controlling lower back pain. This article outlines a series of basic stretches for lower back health. These exercises are a few of the many that are available for people with lower back problems. They are meant […]

What is Spondylolisthesis?

Lower back pain (LBP) affects up to 80% of the population. There are many causes that contribute to lower back pain. One condition causing back pain is spondylolisthesis (spondy-low-liss-thesis). This can occur at anytime during one’s life. It is essentially the slipping forward of one vertebra on the other. The most common area for this […]

Chiropractic Care For Spondylolisthesis

Chiropractic treatment for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis provides the patient with a conservative option for treatment of their back pain. The methods of treatment can vary, but the clinician must first determine if the spondylolisthesis is stable or unstable. This ultimately determines the course of initial treatment. The doctor will obtain a history and perform an […]

Can I Improve my Balance?

As people age they may notice that their balance seems to become more of a problem to maintain. Statistics have shown that the elderly fall far more often than any other age group except for children learning to walk. Falling is far more troublesome for seniors as it can produce serious injuries such as hip […]

Balance and Aging

As we age, our balance and equilibrium gradually get worse. This can result in seniors prone to losing their balance and falling. Vertigo (dizziness) is the feeling you get when you have the sensation as if you or the room are spinning. It has been reported that in the United States nearly one-third of seniors […]

Swiss Ball Exercises For Seniors

As we age, the loss of muscle strength, flexibility, lung and heart function, and decreasing bone strength are a reality. Exercising by seniors seems to be decreasing for various reasons. These may include pain, lack of confidence, or lack of proper instruction and education. A very simple and easy method to improve body strength, balance, […]