There is no such thing as a good or bad stretch...It's all in how you do it... Brad Walker, Exercise Scientist & Sports Trainer. Over the last few months my inbox has been flooded with concerns about which stretches are good and which stretches are bad. In all cases someone has told the inquirer that they shouldn't do … Read More
Back Pain and Golf
Lower Back Pain and Golf Dr. Robert Duvall, DPT, ATC, MGFI Low back pain represents one of the most common and costly diagnoses that the health profession manages on a continuous basis. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor. The costs for evaluating and treating … Read More
Depression and Back Pain
Does Back Pain Have You Feeling Depressed? by Margaret McCraw, Ph.D. Have you been in a funk, not understanding the reason for your bad moods and lack of energy? Are you isolating yourself from others because you never know how you will feel from moment to moment? Have you noticed that friends and family members have backe … Read More
Pain Relief with Laughter
Laugh Your Way to Pain Relief By Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS A man rushed into a veterinarian's office carrying his limp, lifeless dog. The vet examined the animal and told the man the dog was dead. The man asked if there was any way the doctor could revive the dog. The doctor left the room and returned with a cat, who … Read More
Lower Back Arthritis
Did you know that an estimated 50 million adults suffer from at least one form of arthritis? As we continue to evolve as a race, and the average life expectancy continues to grow, we will be faced with the potential of dealing with arthritis. Arthritis pain can be severe and is one of the leading causes of disability in the … Read More
The Link Between Brain Power & Chronic Back Pain
By Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS It should come as no surprise that chronic back pain can negatively affect your life, both physically and mentally. With that can come depression and anxiety over your inability to fully participate in and enjoy your life. Based on what we know about chronic back pain, scientists have assumed … Read More
Water Shiatsu for Mind and Body Release
Watsu: It's Water Shiatsu for Mind/Body Release You're in pain and you've tried everything you've ever heard of. Chiropractic, acupuncture, shiatsu, massage, physical therapy... been there, done that. Well, there's a relatively new comer on the scene and it's called Watsu. It combines the effects of shiatsu with the buoyant … Read More
Neck Stiffness and Pain
Let's face it, neck pain is no fun. It's aggravating, consuming and just downright annoying. Before we get into the causes of neck stiffness and pain, let's get serious for a moment. If you are experiencing severe neck pain for more than just a few days, you may want to get check out by a medical professional to make sure th … Read More
Cervical Spine Pain
The cervical area of the back is comprised of seven vertebrae in the neck and upper portion of the back. The cervical area of the spine oftentimes can become more susceptible to injury due to the fact that this portion of the spine is more mobile than any other portion of the spine. Causes of Cervical Spine Pain Whiplash … Read More
Top 5 Nerve Pain Home Remedies
Nerve pain hits millions of adults every year. And it’s not just shooting pain. Sometimes it feels like an electric shock. Or like getting jabbed with pins and needles. Or burning pain. But sometimes it’s not even "pain” so much as numbness and weakness. Or an in-the-middle annoying, tingling, "my foot just woke up” fe … Read More