Tackling the Back Pain Epidemic Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common and debilitating health conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people… Read More »Stronger and Pain-Free: Aerobic and Strength Training for Chronic Back Pain
Is Santa at Risk for Back Pain? Just for fun, I started to think about whether or not Santa Clause would be at risk for… Read More »Would Santa have back pain?
Unlock Upper Back Mobility and Improve Spinal Health with the Half-Kneeling Thoracic Rotation The half-kneeling thoracic rotation is an effective exercise for improving thoracic spine… Read More »the Half Kneeling Thoracic Rotation: Unlock Thoracic Mobility
If you are dealing with back pain some of the easiest tasks in life might prove to be more difficult. Getting down onto the toilet… Read More »Dealing with back pain getting on and off the toilet
This is another one my exercises that I give to my athletes/patients in the controlled articular rotations (CARs) category. The training method and acronym is… Read More »Quadruped Hip Circles (CARS)
The shoulder blades or scapulae have muscles that extend to the neck, thoracic spine, ribs and shoulder. The shoulder blades, therefore, can influence these other… Read More »Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
As a Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist I treat a lot of backs and necks. Approximately 80% of the population will have back pain in their… Read More »Research: Chronic Spinal Pain comparing medication, acupuncture and spinal manipulation
I recently received a question from someone on Klout asking the question, “How do I “cure a sore back”. Here is my response: “How do… Read More »How do I cure a sore back?
This exercise is part of a type of exercise called controlled articular rotations (CARs). The training method and acronym is popularized by Dr Andreo Spina.… Read More »Standing hip circles (CARS)
Herniated discs, especially those that result in pain down the leg are troubling for athletes, weekend warriors or just the regular Joe/Jane. I am sure there… Read More »A Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Lumbar Nerve Root Injections comparative study