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How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

    Lower back pain when getting off the toilet is one of the most common movement complaints we see. If standing up from sitting triggers sharp pain or stiffness, the issue is usually mechanical — not that something is “out of place.” The way you move during the sit-to-stand transition determines how much stress goes through your lumbar spine. Understanding that mechanism makes it easier to correct. Why Back Pain Happens… Read More »How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

    Aging and Pain: Debunking Myths

      As we enter middle age, many of us start to notice changes in our bodies, including the onset of aches and pains that may not have been there before. A common belief is that pain is an inevitable part of aging, and this misconception can significantly impact how we perceive our health and manage discomfort. Let’s explore some prevalent myths about pain and aging and look at how we can… Read More »Aging and Pain: Debunking Myths

      Chronic Neck Pain: Discover relief with Manipulative Therapy

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        Are you one of the many dealing with chronic neck pain? With the rise in remote work and long hours spent at desks, neck pain has become increasingly common. But there’s good news! A recent study by Zhen Liu and colleagues highlights the effectiveness of manipulative therapy in easing this persistent issue. What is Manipulative Therapy? Manipulative therapy, often provided by chiropractors and athletic therapists, involves hands-on techniques to adjust… Read More »Chronic Neck Pain: Discover relief with Manipulative Therapy

        Heat vs Ice

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          Key points: 1. You can never go wrong with ice.2. Always ice for the first 72 hours.3. If you use heat and within a half hour to an hour you feel stiffer and more sore then you should be icing.4. Use moist heat over dry heat.5. Use a wet towel between the heat/ice and your skin. Have you ever been in a situation where you sprained your ankle or your… Read More »Heat vs Ice

          Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Changes Gray Matter Morphology in Chronic Pain | Pain Research Forum

            Chronic pain can be a tough ailment to deal with.  For many, they can’t find their cause of pain.  X-rays, MRIs, Blood tests. Chiropractic care, Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Injections, surgeries may not find the cause nor aide in relief.  One method that may be helpful is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Check out the following link. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Changes Gray Matter Morphology in Chronic Pain | Pain Research Forum.

            Vitamin B and pain

              As a chiropractor I can’t prescribe medication to my patients but I can recommend alternatives that may assist with pain relief. I had learned awhile back that low levels of B vitamins, specifically B12, could be the result of pain in patients.  So is this true? Could simply increasing your B vitamin levels help with your pain? I decided to do some research.  Here is what I learned Does this mean… Read More »Vitamin B and pain

              Progressive Muscular Relaxation

                by Dr. Christopher Notley Progressive muscle relaxation is a commonly used form of stress relief. It involves the systematic contraction and relaxation of different muscles of the body. Find a comfortable place to sit or lay down and then removed all articles of clothing which may be tight on your body (watches, shoes, tie, socks, etc). Close your eyes and take a couple minutes to focus on your breathing. Take… Read More »Progressive Muscular Relaxation

                Understanding Chronic Pain

                  Pain is one of the primary reasons athletes and others come to my office.  To most, pain is a result of an acute injury or due to a repetitive strain. Once the tissues have healed and the repetitive strain has been reduced tissues are generally fully healed within 3 to 6 months.  But for some people pain persists beyond this point.  This is known as chronic pain. The frustrating part… Read More »Understanding Chronic Pain

                  Ask the Chiropractor: What is that cracking sound when you adjust me?

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                    Image via Wikipedia The sound a joint makes when adjusted is often described by Chiropractors  as an“articular crack,” “articular pop,” “clunk,”“crepitus,” “joint click,” “audible cavitation” or  “snap,” Many people do not understand what is causing that sound.   I have a number of people who come into my office and tell me that they are scared of the cracking when I adjust them. Some are scared that we are breaking their… Read More »Ask the Chiropractor: What is that cracking sound when you adjust me?