by SOGASpineJoint6 | Jun 18, 2018 | back pain, Body, Exercise
Watch a toddler pick up a ball and then ask an adult to do the same task. What’s the most obvious difference you notice? The toddler hinges at the hips, sitting back and down into a deep squat to grasp the ball, pulling it close to the body. The toddler powers...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | May 16, 2018 | back pain, Uncategorized
Gravity-(noun) the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth. This textbook dictionary definition eloquently explains what falling means. Gravity is constantly pulling us towards the ground with a profound effect on...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | May 16, 2018 | back pain, Sleep
An important collection of papers published in research journal The Lancet highlight the global impact of low back pain, the ineffectiveness of current medical treatments, and the value of spinal manipulation and other nondrug options before turning to medication is...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Apr 17, 2018 | back pain, Body, chiropractic
When you’re suffering low back pain, shoulder pain or any number of similar musculoskeletal conditions, who gets the call: your medical doctor or your doctor of chiropractic? Your choice of health care provider in those situations could make a big difference,...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Dec 18, 2017 | back pain, Body, Surgery
If you’ve ever experienced back pain, whether acute or chronic, there are a few facts you should know. First, you’re not alone; studies suggest 80 percent of adults experience at least one episode of low back pain in their lifetime. Second, thousands of...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Nov 15, 2017 | back pain, Body, pain, Wellness
I just got back from a trip to the East Coast. On my trip, I spent a fair amount of time in airports, on planes and on trains (sounds like a good movie title). As is not uncommon for me (I’m still a bit old-school), I was amazed at how many people are working...
