Let’s look at ways to improve our balance by learning specific exercises that utilize the parts of the nervous system that regulate balance or proprioception
Jun 9th, 2022
Let’s look at ways to improve our balance by learning specific exercises that utilize the parts of the nervous system that regulate balance or proprioception
If your back hurts after shoveling, use ice/rest followed by gentle stretching and modified activities – DON’T go back out and shovel (ie, don’t pick at your cut!). Some wise considerations for shoveling include warming up before starting.
Low back pain (LBP) can arise from a lot of causes, most commonly from bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, and twisting. However, there are other possible causes, including sleep.
Low back pain (LBP) has been a challenge to treat for centuries and evidence exists that back pain has been a concern since the origins of man.
Previously, we discussed three types of headaches: tension headaches (the most common), cluster headaches (a vascular headache—less common, short duration but REALLY painful), and sinus headaches.
When it comes to the legs, most of us have probably never given thought to whether they are equal in length and if not, what problems that may cause. In a 2019 systematic review, researchers found that only about 1 in 10 adults have a leg length difference
But what about the shoes we place on our feet when taking those steps? Are there shoe characteristics that may be best for the wearer?
Low back pain (LBP) will most likely strike all of us at some point , at least that’s what the statistics indicate. How we “deal with it” initially can be critical to its progression or cessation. Here are some “highlights” of what to do...
Last month, we addressed low back pain (LBP) in the younger patient (age 30-60), so it only seems appropriate to continue the discussion for those over the age of 60.
Although it’s taken a little longer to compile the evidence, there is now substantial research to support that spinal manipulation for neck pain is equally effective as it is for low back pain in regards to improving pain levels and function!
It’s not uncommon for low back pain patients to reduce their activities in an effort to avoid their pain. Unfortunately, it’s likely their core muscles—the muscles that help support their midsection—will become deconditioned over time due to inactivity.
When looking at the neck from the left side, the cervical curve should look “C-shaped”, or lordotic. This develops when infants learn to lift and hold their head up while laying on their stomach and continues to progress when a child starts moving around.
The hip is a very unique joint. The depth of the socket, the strength of the muscles and ligaments surrounding it, and the way it functions in weight bearing activities is unlike any other joint in the body.
Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m in great shape for my age!” Or how about, “For the amount I exercise, I’ll live forever!” Well, I hope you are right and you have MANY great quality years watching your family grow and prosper ahead of you.
For the older adult, pain that radiates into the leg is a common complaint. This process, called neurogenic claudication, occurs when the spinal cord and/or nerve roots are pinched as they exit the arthritic spine (a condition called spinal stenosis).
Exercise is very important to keep a healthy lifestyle. Here are some ways to make exercise consistent!
Low back pain is a huge issue among many elderly people. What is the best care?
Chiropractic care is very important! Prioritize yourself today!
Jaw pain can be very common Wirth clenching or stress but also with grinding at night. Jaw pain is a common complaint for many people
Low back pain can arise from many issues or could be from years before, but what could be causing It?
Tuesday daily health updated to give you informative knowledge about your health!
This month, we’ll talk about the other headache types. So WHY is this important? Very simply, if we know the type of headache you have, we will be able to provide you with the proper treatment.
Experience neck pain? Whats the best way to go about it?
About 1/7 adults have chronic low back pain. What can you do to prevent this?
Exercise is saving lives everyday, there are benefits beyond the physical when it comes to consistently moving the body
The relationship between neck pain and our pillow is more important than most of us realize!
In the face of musculoskeletal pain, it’s common to restrict activity.
In the past, patients may have been prescribed bed rest by their family doctor for low back pain.
Neck pain is commonly associated with sitting in front of a computer for prolonged periods of time.
The shoulder joint is really four joints—glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular—that all work in a coordinated manner to maneuver the upper arm.
While many cases of whiplash that result from a motor vehicle collision (MVC) have a successful outcome, some experts estimate that up to 25% of whiplash patients will experience chronic pain and disability.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo, or dizziness, that is associated with movement of the head (though some motions may be more problematic than others) that goes away when movement ceases.
For the older adult, pain that radiates into the leg is a common complaint. This process, called neurogenic claudication, occurs when the spinal cord and/or nerve roots are pinched as they exit the arthritic spine (a condition called spinal stenosis).
Modern chiropractic care is a leading direction for best care for pain and injuries. It is also natural, and comparatively more effective, and less expensive than traditional care.
Tips and reasons to build a better exercise habit.
Most of the people that come to see us at ProActive Spine Care start off wanting some help with pain of some kind.
When it comes to healing, health, and function, its a full package deal.
At Proactive Spine Care, we have been the Tacoma chiropractor for thousands of people over the past 25 years, and many of those have had problems that developed or were made worse by misalignment in their musculoskeletal system.
Preventing sports and work injuries has always been a topic of focus.
What does chiropractic care have to do with knee problems? Everything.
We help people with fast pain relief from back pain, neck pain, headaches, whiplash, arthritis, and sports injuries every day.
Headaches in general are one of the biggest headaches for many traditional health care providers to manage in the care of their patients.
It's no secret that people in our society are, by enlarge, to large. Overweight is the politically correct description. But why?
So why do people get epidural steroid injections?
Time for a post-Halloween reality check: BEWARE OF SUGAR.
The common over-the-counter anti-inflammatory class is called NSAIDs - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Back surgery has been shown to be necessary in only a small percentage of back pain cases.
At Proactive Spine Care, we are all about pain relief for our patients.
On Monday, October 26, 2015, The World Health Organization unveiled a monograph that was shocking to some.
This article underscores, once again, that spinal steriod injections are overused and overrated.
Just go to the gym and look around. Notice anything?
With all the choices out there for where to go to get care for muscle and joint problems, it is smart to look at the study data that compares cost and performance among different approaches.
This past week, yet another study shines a light on the importance of standing more and sitting less.
WSCA Sponsors Continuing Education on Spine Rehab and Fitness Instructed by Dr. McMillin.
