Exercise can seem overwhelming when first starting out. As a beginner, you are faced with so many options. Cardio or strength? Body weight or dumbbells? Jogging or biking? Group class or solo?While there is no one specific format of exercise that is better than another, certain exercises can be more benefical than others with certain…
Rotational Sport Injuries
Rotational sport injuries are common – especially in the low back. Golf, tennis and baseball are just a few examples of sports that twist the body, placing extra pressure on the spine. Studies reports up to 84% of rotational athletes may experience low back pain due injury from their sport – more common than any…
Why is my pain one-sided?
Most of us can find tight spots in our body – our neck, upper back, and shoulders especially are prone to tightness and pain. Some of us probably also notice that the pain tends to be worse on one side of our body – and this leads to pain being focused in one area. Overtime…
How Does Chiropractic Care Compare?
When you’re in pain, you want the safest and most effective treatment that will get you healthy fast. However, you’re faced with multiple options for care that can be overwhelming – physical therapy, acupuncture, prescription medication…in some cases even surgery! Where does chiropractic stack up? In the growing list of interventions citing pain relief for…
Diaphragmatic breathing for low back pain
Sitting here now you probably aren’t thinking about breathing – but it’s an action your body performs all day, everyday to keep you alive. Breathing functions to keep oxygen cycling through your body and allow your cells to function. However, most people aren’t getting the full benefit of breathing. Sitting here now take note –…