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When people are struggling with back pain, I often get asked if there are any exercises that can strengthen the back. Unfortunately, I also hear that finding time to exercise can be difficult. While I usually recommend a comprehensive stretching… Read More »The Single Best Exercise for Your Spine

As a Chiropractor in Norwalk, CT, I see a lot of patients with back pain. Sometimes, figuring out the cause is easy. If you lift a load of bricks, and your back starts to hurt, you can safely assume that… Read More »Can your back get hurt without really doing anything?

I personally see the value of chiropractic care every day. For instance, say I see someone that has been in pain for a few weeks or months. I adjust their spine a few times, and if their back starts to… Read More »Does Chiropractic Work?

When we think about our ribs, if we ever do, we tend to picture them in front of our body, covering our heart and lungs. However, they attach to our spines in our backs though, and there are a few… Read More »Can a Rib Get Stuck Out of Place?

I recently had an experience in which a close family member was involved in a rear-end car accident. Luckily, I was able to take care of her immediately, and keep the damage to a minimum. But, she had many questions… Read More »Whiplash

I see this phenomenon frequently in my office. When the weather gets cold or rainy, patients start to come in wondering if the bad weather has made their back pain worse. We have all heard stories of a relative who… Read More »Can Cold Weather Cause Back Pain?

As anyone who plays sports or exercises knows, some degree of pain and injury come with an active life. There is normal muscle soreness after exertion that lets you know your muscles are growing and strengthening. However, pushing ourselves too… Read More »Chiropractic and Sports Injuries

Back pain is a common complaint at work, especially as many jobs are performed exclusively in front of a computer. Sitting posture is a very important component of limiting that pain, but alternative sitting arrangements have also become popular in recent… Read More »Should you use a standing desk?

Posture I write a lot about posture, and I talk about it a lot to my patients. That is because trying to figure out how to fix your posture is one of the biggest ways you can limit and prevent… Read More »How to Fix Your Posture