Monday, September 1, 2014

Work-related Neck Pain

Prevalence of neck pain cases among office workers is one of the trending issues of the day. With more and more workers slaving in front of a computer for 8 hours or longer, cases of work-related neck pain has been rising as of late.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Where Your Back Hurts: Lumbar Spine

Ask anyone about what comes to mind when he or she hears the term ‘back pain’. Most will answer ‘low back pain’, and for the more anatomically informed, ‘lumbar pain’. That's no surprise because its location at the lower half of the spinal column bears the weight of the upper vertebrae. On top of that, it also bears the weight of lifting and twisting.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Where Your Back Pain Hurts: Thoracic Spine

Housing 12 vertebrae, the thoracic region is the longest segment of the spinal column. As the dominant region, the thoracic vertebrae—labeled T1 to T12—are responsible for keeping the body upright. In addition, your ribs are connected to the thoracic vertebrae, giving the latter the responsibility of protecting the vital organs within it.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Shockwave Therapies Make Back Pain Easier to Treat

Advances in medical technology have truly revolutionized the way certain diseases and conditions are cured. Take for instance back pains; normally treated with the help spinal manipulation and back surgery, they can now be fixed using supersonic acoustic waves via shockwave therapy.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Remember: Back Pains Aren’t Always What they Seem

If you have crick in the back, don’t quickly dismiss it as something you caught from work or from a bad night’s sleep. It could be that your spine is already suffering from a degenerative, albeit uncommon disease or your shoulder muscles are already irritated due to overuse. The only way to be sure is for you to consult with renowned chiropractor who’ll be able to accurately identify the underlying cause for your pain.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Dealing with Heel Pain from Plantar Fasciitis

Are you keeling over heel pain? It could be plantar fasciitis. The ligament that supports the arch of your foot – the plantar fascia – could have been strained or torn. This produces pain or stiffness whenever you stand or walk, especially as you wake up. The condition frequently affects athletes, individuals with excessive weight, and young or middle-aged people who are always on their feet.