I Slipped a Disk – What Is That Exactly?

I Slipped a Disk – What Is That Exactly?

“I was digging a hole in my garden and hit a rock with the shovel. After clearing the dirt from around the rock, I bent over and reached into the hole. I couldn’t get a good grip on the rock and had to twist my body to get my arm under it. As I started to move the...
Back School 101

Back School 101

Chiropractic care for patients with low back pain (LBP) not only includes spinal manipulation or adjustments but also patient education in regards to heat/ice, performing daily activities, and exercise. Heat vs. Ice: This topic is controversial, as often patients will...
Low Back Pain – Seasonal Injuries

Low Back Pain – Seasonal Injuries

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every season brings unique activities that require us to perform some physical activity we may not want to do but have no choice. In the winter, shoveling snow comes to mind (at least in some parts of the country) while spring,...
Spondylolisthesis – What Is That?

Spondylolisthesis – What Is That?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abigail was competing in a gymnastics tournament last year and during one of her floor routines, noticed a sharp pain in her low back after performing a series of back hand springs. She said she landed crooked on the last one which...
Chiropractic Care and the Elderly

Chiropractic Care and the Elderly

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The chiropractic treatment of low back pain (LBP) has been reported to be very safe and highly effective. In fact, in 1994, guidelines were published recommending that chiropractic treatment of low back pain should be a first...