If you are experiencing a sharp, shooting pain that starts at your lower back and goes down the back of your leg, you are probably experiencing the pain of sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the largest one in the body and can be found in the lower part of the
You might not be aware of it, but the way you stand, sit, and even walk, have an impact on our health, well-being, and even our mood. Unless you are a professional dancer or in the military, where poor posture is obvious, you probably don’t think much about it, but
While many people think of arthritis as affecting only the hands and knees, older adults often suffer from osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Osteoarthritis results from everyday wear and tear on the tendons and joints of the body. After 40, this type of arthritis can be quite common. Any joint in the
If you live in Wasilla and are expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting period in your life whether it is your first or your fifth child! While this is a time for joyful celebration, it can also be a time of sheer frustration! In addition to morning sickness
We’ve all had those mornings, right? You wake up and your neck is so stiff, you can hardly turn it to one side or the other. Most of us say we “slept on it wrong” or something similar, and many times, it goes away on its own. What happens when it
Fall is well on its way, and with it comes copious amounts of leaves that need raking. Your lawn quickly turns from a beautiful, lush, picturesque green scene to a collection of dead leaves practically overnight. When this happens, it’s hard to resist the impulse to get out there and
“Spinal manipulation therapy” sounds pretty intimidating, we’ll admit. You might be thinking, “A chiropractor is going to manipulate my spine? What does that even mean? How does spinal manipulation work?” But don’t worry, “manipulating” the spine is basically a medical term for setting the spine back into its natural alignment
Did you know back pain is one of the most common injuries in the world? Estimates say that, 80% of Americans will feel back pain, especially low back pain. This is also true for runners. If you have felt no discomfort, lower back tightness while running, or pain in your
Unfortunately, back pain happens to all of us at some point in our lives. Whatever the cause, it’s uncomfortable, even painful, and can hold you back from doing the things you love most. For runners, back pain can be even more acute, because it can keep them from doing their
Let’s face it; we humans take our back for granted. We assume that it will always be there and support us in whatever we want to do. Perhaps this is where the phrase “I got your back” comes from. When you consider that your spine holds tissue that is highly
If you are experiencing a sharp, shooting pain that starts at your lower back and goes down the back of your leg, you are probably experiencing the pain of sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the largest one in the body and can be found in the lower part of the
You might not be aware of it, but the way you stand, sit, and even walk, have an impact on our health, well-being, and even our mood. Unless you are a professional dancer or in the military, where poor posture is obvious, you probably don’t think much about it, but
While many people think of arthritis as affecting only the hands and knees, older adults often suffer from osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Osteoarthritis results from everyday wear and tear on the tendons and joints of the body. After 40, this type of arthritis can be quite common. Any joint in the
If you live in Wasilla and are expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting period in your life whether it is your first or your fifth child! While this is a time for joyful celebration, it can also be a time of sheer frustration! In addition to morning sickness
We’ve all had those mornings, right? You wake up and your neck is so stiff, you can hardly turn it to one side or the other. Most of us say we “slept on it wrong” or something similar, and many times, it goes away on its own. What happens when it
Fall is well on its way, and with it comes copious amounts of leaves that need raking. Your lawn quickly turns from a beautiful, lush, picturesque green scene to a collection of dead leaves practically overnight. When this happens, it’s hard to resist the impulse to get out there and
“Spinal manipulation therapy” sounds pretty intimidating, we’ll admit. You might be thinking, “A chiropractor is going to manipulate my spine? What does that even mean? How does spinal manipulation work?” But don’t worry, “manipulating” the spine is basically a medical term for setting the spine back into its natural alignment
Did you know back pain is one of the most common injuries in the world? Estimates say that, 80% of Americans will feel back pain, especially low back pain. This is also true for runners. If you have felt no discomfort, lower back tightness while running, or pain in your
Unfortunately, back pain happens to all of us at some point in our lives. Whatever the cause, it’s uncomfortable, even painful, and can hold you back from doing the things you love most. For runners, back pain can be even more acute, because it can keep them from doing their
Let’s face it; we humans take our back for granted. We assume that it will always be there and support us in whatever we want to do. Perhaps this is where the phrase “I got your back” comes from. When you consider that your spine holds tissue that is highly