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?
Introduction 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 also attach to our spines in our backs. this means there are… Read More »Can a Rib Get Stuck Out of Place?
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?
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
This is one of the common misconceptions about going to a chiropractor. Some people have the impression that once you start getting adjustments, something happens to your spine, making you dependent on it for the rest of your life. In… Read More »Can You Get Addicted to Chiropractic Adjustments?
Occasionally, I am asked if the weight of large breasts can be a cause for back pain. Sometimes women are considering a breast reduction, or they may think that they are doomed to a painful back forever because of their anatomy. As with all… Read More »Can Large Breasts Cause Back Pain
As the weather starts to get warmer, and the grass starts poking through the snow here in Connecticut, golf enthusiasts are eager to hit the course. Connecticut is a fantastic place for golf, with numerous beautiful public and private courses.… Read More »Golf Injuries: How Posture and Spine Health Affect Your Game
What is Sciatic Nerve Pain? The word sciatica refers to a specific, painful condition affecting the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs out of your lower back, and down your leg to your foot. However, in today’s common usage, the term sciatic nerve… Read More »Sciatica
Pregnancy and childbirth are well-known for causing aches and pains, but once the baby arrives, new parents often find themselves dealing with a whole new set of physical challenges. Adapting to carrying your child, adjusting your sleep, and figuring out… Read More »New Parent Pain: Solutions for Aches and Discomfort