Research demonstrates the larger the disc herniation the better the results from Non Surgical Conservative Interventions. It is not new information that an astonishing 500,000 Americans undergo surgery each year for low back problems alone. One of the primary reasons for these surgeries is herniated disc issues. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research…
Archives for November 2015
Plantar Fasciitis: Foot function starts with lumbo-pelvic posture.
Plantar Fasciitis: Foot function starts with lumbo-pelvic posture. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain for which professional care is sought. Approximately 10% of the United States population experiences bouts of heel pain, which results in 1 million visits per year to medical professionals for treatment of plantar fasciitis. The annual…
Posture, Pregnancy, and Prevention
Posture, Pregnancy, and Prevention Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting mothers. Embrace the excitement by educating yourself of the common changes that occur to the body during pregnancy: physically, mentally, and structurally. As an expecting mother you likely have received a great deal of health advice. In addition to the many lifestyle changes that…
Sleep Smarter: Wake Up Feeling Recharged!
Sleep Smarter: Wake Up Feeling Recharged! Do you find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night? Or do you wake up in the morning with a stiff neck or low back pain? If you are among the 40-60% of the population who suffers from a sleep disorder, you need to start sleeping smarter by correcting…
Neck pain? Check your Posture
Neck pain? Check your Posture It is estimated that 70 percent of individuals will experience neck pain at some point in their life.1 Yet many of those individuals have no idea that the cause of their pain is related to their posture. Everyday we sit at desks, or drive in our cars, or spend time…
Is Sciatica ruining your life?
Is Sciatica ruining your life? In today’s fast paced, can’t stop, keep going world; pain can be something we just don’t have time for. Sciatica is one of those types of pains. 1 in 50 people will experience sciatica in their life. For those of you whom have experienced it, you know all too well…
Posture Perfect Kiddos
Posture Perfect Kiddos The choices made in the first years of life have a major impact on the health of your child, especially with regard to the development of their posture. Proper postural habits from a young age will help to prevent common postural distortion patterns that kids experience throughout the developmental stages. A recent…
Posture 101: What is good posture, and why is it important to my health?
Posture 101: What is good posture, and why is it important to my health? Long-Term postural correction requires a 360-degree approach to posture improvement; the 12 Weeks to Better Posture program is exactly that! Throughout the 12 weeks patients are focused on improving the alignment, balance, and movement of their bodies. More specifically, this program…