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.

Shock and Awe: A New Way to Manage Your Pain

Do you hate having to take pills just to cull the pain in your body? Do you wish for a non-invasive form of treatment to manage your pain? Well, companies like OrthospecTM has heard your calls and came up with their Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy device, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 1, 2005 as an alternative to pain management surgeries.

The Power of Chiropractic in Sports

Participation in sports is an activity that requires the body to be in top shape in order to perform brilliantly. Athletes and individuals who engage in a certain sport for a certain amount of time develop bodies suitable for ranges of movement required for the activity they are passionate about.

Like any other physical activity, however, there are risks involved in sports. Every athlete is exposed to the possibility of injury, and some of these injuries can alter movement and ability to play in the game they love. One of the most debilitating ones are pains and woes concerning an athlete’s back.