As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
We all know how important the formative years are in determining the health of our children as they grow older. A healthy, properly functioning spine is important to give children a healthy start in life. more...

Better Health for a Better Life
When we are young, good health is often taken for granted. We live and work with no thoughts of the consequences today's actions will have on our health tomorrow. I often tell my clients that the pain they have today is the result of things they did when they were younger. more...

Because Accidents Happen
The most common automobile injury is whiplash. When a sudden accident or injury throws your head backward and forward, the force can damage parts of your neck. more...

Can a headache begin in your spine?
A frequent and overlooked cause of headaches originates from spinal bones in the neck not moving correctly. more...

Pregnancy and Back Pain
Pregnancy is extremely demanding on the lower back and the mid-back. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop lower back pain at some point during their pregnancies.[1] And for those who already have back pain, the problem can become even worse. more...

Maybe it's Your Feet!
Contrary to popular belief, many people with foot problems experience little or no pain in their feet. Instead, the site of pain is transferred up to other parts of the body: ankles, knees, hips, lower back, and even the neck and shoulders. more...

What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body which runs from your lower back (lumbar spine) through your buttock and posterior thigh. It is comprised of several individual nerves (L4-S3) that originates in the lower back. more...

A Pile of Snow Shoveling Tips
Snow shoveling requires a lot of energy and muscular activity. It can be a good form of exercise if you're in good health. However, it can also put people at risk for a back injury and other muscle strains. more...

Needing Surgery?
If you or someone you know is suffering from back pain, don't rush off to get surgery. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that surgery is overused for the treatment of back pain! In fact, the rate of all types of back surgery is more than 40% higher in the US than in any other Country. more...

Natural Solutions to Pain and Discomfort
Pain can make it impossible for a person to enjoy life. Although the answers are not clear cut, our practice focuses on a combination of proven successful therapies to obtain the results our patients want. more...

What is TMJ?
If you place your fingers in front of either ear and open your jaw, you are feeling the joint where the temporal bone of your skull attaches to your mandible (lower jaw) - that joint is called temporomandibular joint, often abbreviated to TMJ. more...

Your Best Bet For That "Slipped Disc"
Discs are the soft but strong cushions that separate the spinal bones (vertebrae) in your spine and absorb shock as you move. The discs allow the spine to support normal body movement. more...

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