If you are pregnant and would like to avoid a cesarean section, seeing a chiropractor before and up to your delivery can improve your chances of having a problem-free natural delivery, according to a study out of Australia. In the U.S. alone, the c-section rate is at least 25 percent and rising, and the post-pregnancy
Read moreFrom biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago – like baby carriers, joggers and trailers – even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors. But while these items can make
Read moreDid you know that there are 70,000 Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in the United States who are required to pass a series of four national board exams and be state licensed. Roughly another 3,000 DCs work in academic and management roles. Here are other important facts about the chiropractic profession: There are approximately 10,000 chiropractic
Read moreFrom the American Chiropractic Association’s patient education library, Healthy Living, comes a list of the occupations found to cause the most stress and strains on the muscles of the back: Auto mechanics work in physically awkward positions all day long—bending over cars, sliding under cars, etc. Nursing home workers have to lift elderly people into
Read moreBack injuries are a part of everyday life. They can cause a sharp pain or a dull ache and can be accompanied by a tingling, numbness, or burning sensation. You also may feel weakness, pain or tingling in your pelvis and upper leg—a condition known as sciatica. The spine is quite good at dealing with
Read moreWith many Americans suffering from prescription opioid abuse and dependence, leaders in the chiropractic profession are advocating for evidence-based, drug-free chiropractic care as a primary approach to pain relief, mitigating the need for opioids. “As the prescription drug epidemic continues to spread across the nation, national leaders and industry professionals alike are taking a stand to
Read moreA healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because
Read moreWith the New Year just around the corner, now’s the time to start thinking about how you can make meaningful changes to your life for better health. Here are seven steps you can take to improve the health of your spine and your overall wellness. – Get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. Many
Read moreFrom non-stop shopping to holiday parties, the stress of the season can lead to headaches. Good news: Chiropractic care may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. A 2010 report in the scientific journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies found that spinal manipulation/mobilization is effective in adults for
Read moreCheck out this nifty demonstration of how to lift safely: When lifting, follow these simple suggestions: When lifting from the floor, keep your back straight and lift with the legs. Do not bend over at the waist and lift with the muscles of the low back. Your body is more easily injured in this position.
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