4 Ways to Improve Your Posture
Poor posture: most of us have it, few of us understand exactly how damaging it can be to our overall health. According to Harvard Medical School, poor posture can lead to everything from back and neck conditions to incontinence, constipation, heartburn, and slowed digestion. Surprising? It is for most people. When you think about it, […]
4 Things Athletes can do to Prevent Injuries
Each year, athletes throughout America suffer a collective 8.6 million sports injuries. These injuries range from easy-to-treat sprains and strains to career-ending concussions and broken bones. On the one hand, being an athlete involves the inherent risk of getting hurt. On another, there are ways athletes can take proactive measures to protect themselves in the […]
Top 5 Recreational Activities to Combat Stress and Prevent Back Pain
Today, back pain is one of the most common disorders to affect adults. In fact, about 80% of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. That’s a startling statistic, and it gets even worse when you consider that back pain can affect people of all ages, creeds, and demographics […]
5 Essential Oils for Back Pain – Ridgefieldchiropractic
When back pain hits, it can turn a perfectly good day into an uncomfortable nightmare. Between the aching, the shooting pain, and the limited mobility, back pain can bring you to a screaming halt. This is especially true for lower back pain, which happens to be more prevalent during the back-to-school period than other time […]
5 Back-Saving Tips for Long Trips
If you’ve ever driven across the country (or even across the state) to visit friends or family, you know exactly how hard the process can be on your back. When you sit in the car for extended periods of time, your spine compresses and stiffens, which leads to back pain. Fortunately, there are things you […]