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Tabitha JonesBest Sciatica Pain Relief Pillows for Sleeping
Sciatica pain can wreak havoc on your daily life, making almost any activity difficult—walking down the stairs, unloading groceries, or even just trying to sleep. Most of us are completely unaware of our sciatic nerve and its importance until something interferes with its healthy function and sciatica strikes. Then the pain can be unbearable, leaving […]
Continue readingDoes Running Build Core Strength?
Few people are indifferent about running—it’s typically a “love it” or “hate it” endeavor. If you are part of the latter group, you may prefer spending time at the gym, swimming laps, sweating out the calories in a hot yoga class, or even improving your fitness levels through martial arts. These are all fantastic ways […]
Continue readingSmall Exercise Ball for Back Pain
One of the most daunting aspects of treating back pain is the cost. Many people suffering from back pain, especially lower back pain, fear that the only way to get better will involve costly visits to a chiropractor, injections at a physician’s office that are not covered by health insurance, or any number of prescriptions […]
Continue readingUpper Back Pain Due to Poor Posture
One of the most common causes of upper back pain is within our control to change but remains a huge challenge for so many of us: poor posture. Our constant reliance on (some would say addiction to) devices is doing us no favors in this area. As we hunch over laptops or let our necks […]
Continue readingSciatica Pain Relief Cushion Reviews
Sciatica pain can make any normal activity turn into an excruciating task. Something as simple as sitting at your desk or driving your car can fill you with dread if you are suffering from sciatic pain. Even someone who looks perfectly healthy can experience sciatica, and it can be difficult for others to understand just […]
Continue readingSciatica Pain Relief When Sitting
Most of us think of rest as one of the most important components of recovering from an illness, injury, or other health challenges. Have the flu? Crawl in bed and sleep it off for a few days. Sprained your ankle? Sit down, prop your feet up, and apply ice. Suffering from a migraine? Lie down […]
Continue readingHow to Choose a Chiropractor
The road to chiropractic care can be tricky to navigate, with a variety of issues causing concern for patients. It simply comes down to the fear of the unknown for some, as chiropractic adjustments are often misunderstood. There are many misconceptions about chiropractors that tend to give the whole profession a bad rap; however, it […]
Continue readingBest Recliners for Degenerative Disc Disease
The recliner chair has long symbolized the ultimate in comfort: they are the ubiquitous “dad chairs” of living rooms all across the globe. While the concept of a reclining chair started in the 19th century with something most of us consider fairly unpleasant (dental work!), the evolution of the reclining chair eventually brought us around […]
Continue readingHow to Crack Sacrum
One of the most frustrating aspects of pain management can be determining the source of the pain. A sore back or neck may leave one wondering: did I sleep in an awkward position? Is this soreness from my newly adopted workout routine? Is the stress I am experiencing at work causing this pain? Did I […]
Continue readingTraction Devices for Back Pain Relief
Ice packs, heating pads, massage chairs, corrective braces, yoga classes, and more. There seems to be no limit in terms of what we will try (and what we will spend) to relieve back and neck pain. Studies show that billions of dollars are spent each year on back pain management and relief. This is a […]
Continue readingNutrition for Degenerative Disc Disease
Many patients with heart disease will give great thought, care, and consideration to the way they manage their diets, attempting to lower blood pressure and improve heart health. Similarly, those with high cholesterol will be particularly mindful when it comes to what they consume. Obese patients working to lose weight will focus on diets heavy […]
Continue readingBest Back Roller
If you have not yet jumped on the foam rolling bandwagon, you are missing out on one of the best (and cheapest!) ways to manage pain and recover from workouts. Foam rollers pack a powerful punch into a relatively small tool. They are used by everyone from distance runners to weightlifters to swimmers to ease […]
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