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Is my Slouching Causing Back Pain? Kyphosis Explained
IS MY SLOUCHING CAUSING BACK PAIN? KYPHOSIS EXPLAINED Poor posture, or slouching, in your mid-back is referred to as kyphosis. Kyphosis in Greek means a hump, but it’s better referred to as an excessive convex curve in the thoracic spine. Having an excessive kyphotic curve in the thoracic spine also affects the cervical, lumbar and…
7 Common Causes of Back Pain
7 Common Causes of Back Pain Did you know that 80% of the population experiences back pain on a regular basis, and around 33% of those are due to strains and sprains? Once you’ve had an episode of back pain, your odds of a recurrence within six months are approximately 33%. Things to consider avoiding…
How to Manage Low Back Pain: Top 5 Strategies
HOW TO MANAGE LOW BACK PAIN: TOP 5 STRATEGIES For millions of people, low back pain is not only a common annoyance but a chronic medical condition that has a major impact on well being and overall health. Loss of sleep, pain playing with the kids at home, and working through the busy day with…
Can Chiropractors Treat Tension Headaches?
Can Chiropractors Treat Tension Headaches? Headaches can cause a very significant change in one’s quality of life. Activities, like being productive at work or school, enjoying family time, social interactions with friends, and participating in sporting and recreational activities, can often be negatively impacted when someone suffers from chronic tension headaches. The pain from headaches can…
Headache Relief Treatments: Some Interesting Facts:
HEADACHE RELIEF TREATMENTS: SOME INTERESTING FACTS: Did you know that headache treatment is one of the top reasons for visits to chiropractic offices around the country? Patients suffering from headaches often have associated neck pain, upper back pain, tension, tightness, and dysfunction. Often times, this pain and dysfunction originates from dysfunctions in the spine and…
Chronic Low Back Pain Treatment
CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN TREATMENT Low back pain is a very common problem. Approximately 80% of us experience low back pain at some point in our lives. And, 25% of adults have had lower back pain in the recent past. Low back pain affects women and men equally and is the leading cause of work-related…