Archive | Low Back Pain

24 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How does your spine function?

  There are 24 vertebrae in the spine and 3 main segments. 7 cervical (neck), 12 Thoracic (mid back), and 5 Lumbar (low back).  Each region has unique characteristics but they all have something in common. They are freely movable joints which means they have full range of motion upon each other.  Each bone can [...]

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08 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Proper Sleeping Position

Sleeping correctly is not only essential for allowing the body to repair and replenish its cells, it is also important for support of the spine. The best position to sleep is on your side. If you are experiencing low back pain, than sleeping with the pain side up is recommended. Lay on your side with [...]

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06 January 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Low Back Pain and Chiropractic Care

Low back pain is one the most common reasons a person seeks chiropractic care. The causes for low back pain vary as does the types of treatment people seek. Chiropractors correct a condition called vertebral subluxation. This condition is present when spinal bones called vertebrae move out of their normal positions and press on spinal [...]

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