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...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Nov 8, 2017 | back pain, Body, Exercise, General Health, pain
It’s easy to understand why many people with osteoporosis think exercise isn’t advisable. After all, when you’re suffering from a disease characterized by thin, brittle bones that can fracture easily when placed under mild stresses or a fall, the...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Nov 7, 2017 | back pain, Body, chiropractic, General Health, pain, Wellness
It’s a great time to visit your chiropractor, and a recent Gallup survey makes it clear: pain is a major issue for many people, and overwhelmingly, they would rather try nondrug pain-relief therapies such as chiropractic care versus pain-relieving medications....
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Sep 15, 2017 | back pain, Body, chiropractic, pain
Can’t seem to get rid of that low back pain? Your chiropractor can help in multiple ways. In fact, a new study suggests custom orthotics (shoe inserts) are an effective treatment option, alone or in combination with chiropractic care, for relieving pain and...
