spine

Outpatient Spine Surgeries

Many complex spinal surgeries take place in a hospital environment. The individual spends a night or two in the hospital,… Read More

May 11, 2022

An Overview of Lumbar Traction Therapy

Introduction As the body's central support structure in the musculoskeletal system, the spine ensures that the body can do everything without… Read More

May 11, 2022

Spine Conditions and Diabetes

Spine Conditions and Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on multiple organ systems, including: The cardiovascular system Neurological systems Kidneys… Read More

May 4, 2022

Alleviating Spinal Osteoarthritis With Spinal Decompression

Introduction The spine allows the body to do various things like move, bend, twist, and turn without pain and making… Read More

May 4, 2022

Healing Nutrients and Non-Surgical Decompression

Nerve impingement, sciatica, disc herniation/degeneration, or spinal stenosis can cause sharp, debilitating nerve pain causing electric shocks, pins, needles, or… Read More

May 2, 2022

Body Flexibleness: Decompression

Body Flexibleness: The body loses a small amount of flexibility during normal aging. Decreased body flexibility can negatively impact everyday… Read More

April 28, 2022

Try Spinal Decompression

Individuals with chronic back and/or leg pain are encouraged to try spinal decompression. Non-surgical spinal decompression is a treatment option… Read More

April 11, 2022

Spondylitis Anti-Inflammation Diet

Spondylitis Anti-Inflammation Diet: Individuals who have a chronic back pain condition can be recommended to have two or more vertebrae… Read More

March 22, 2022

Pregnant and Chiropractic

Pregnant and Chiropractic: Many women experience back/pelvis/leg/feet swelling, soreness, achiness, and pain during pregnancy. A growing belly added weight and… Read More

March 15, 2022

Sacral Fracture

For older individuals, experiencing frequent low back pain could turn out to be a sacral fracture. They tend to occur… Read More

February 24, 2022

Post Spine Surgery Physical Therapy

Post spine surgery physical therapy or PT is the next phase after a discectomy, laminectomy, fusion, etc., to gain optimal… Read More

February 15, 2022

Sciatica Motor Vehicle Crash

Sciatica motor vehicle crash. After an automobile crash/accident, symptoms of pain and discomfort can immediately follow the force of impact,… Read More

February 8, 2022

Sleeping With A Bulging Disc

Sleeping with a bulging disc can be challenging for the body to achieve the proper rest. And sleeping in an… Read More

February 7, 2022

Spinal Goals

Setting spinal goals is important for an individual's treatment plan to ensure a thorough and successful recovery following: Surgery Trauma… Read More

January 27, 2022

Thoracic Back Pain

The thoracic spine, also known as the upper or middle back, is designed for stability to anchor the rib cage… Read More

January 14, 2022

Flat Back Syndrome

Individuals believe that maintaining a straight/flat back is healthy. However, the back is made up of natural curves that allow… Read More

January 11, 2022

Pelvic Floor Pain and Back Pain

The pelvic floor is essentially the spine, and when pain presents, it can be mistaken for back pain. However, these… Read More

January 6, 2022

Planks For Spine Support and Back Pain Prevention

Regularly doing planks can support/strengthen the spine and prevent back pain no matter the fitness level. It's estimated that 70%… Read More

December 22, 2021

Nutrition, The Nervous System, and The Spine

Proper nutrition can be difficult for individuals with work, school, and busy schedules to prepare fresh, healthy meals. Healthy food… Read More

December 16, 2021

Inadequate Sleep

Individuals talk about how they don’t sleep much because they have so much to do and can operate/function on only… Read More

December 8, 2021

Fever and Back Pain

It is one thing to wake up with back pain, but another when the pain is combined with a fever,… Read More

December 7, 2021

Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries or SCI's don't just happen from intense force/high-energy trauma like hard falls or auto accidents. Non-traumatic spinal… Read More

December 1, 2021