Is your spine misaligned? When a back injury has occurred, it’s common for us to dismiss random bouts of discomfort. And because we generally don’t think about our posture by default, we can easily go about our everyday lives with a misaligned spine and not even realize it. However, it’s important to know that a…
It’s important to think of the human body as one complete unit, as opposed to a sum of compatible parts. You may experience pain in a certain area that seems entirely unrelated to the original injury. For example, cardiac and circulatory problems leading to a shooting pain down your left arm. It may seem illogical…
Chiropractors are most commonly associated with treating back injuries, particularly of the lower (lumbar) region. Chiropractors actually treat a number of personal injuries throughout the joints and muscles of the body, including the neck, shoulder, spine, ankles, and knees. There are many personal injuries a chiropractor can treat. The aim of chiropractic care is the…
The backpack’s ascent in popularity has been accompanied by a parallel rise in back and spine problems. If not used properly, backpacks can cause some serious issues. And it’s especially important to recognize that back trouble doesn’t discriminate by age. In order to protect your spine, the literal backbone of your body, backpack users of…