Friday, March 27, 2009
My Other Interview
I see a lot of patients who have been suffering from headache, or low back pain for 10-15 years. After chiropractic care they are now pain free, or 80 to 90% better than when I first saw them. In a lot of cases, surgery is not the first line of treatment for your back pain. I only refer patients for surgery if it’s absolutely necessary. So before you go under the knife, Chiropractic care might be for you.
Prevent Subluxation With Chiropractic
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Chiropractic Article
Everyone needs Chiropractic care, even if you are symptom free. Don’t wait till you have symptoms such as pain before you start to care for your spine. Prevention is better than cure. Chiropractic manipulation is safe and effective even for pregnant women, and children.
Monday, March 23, 2009
BACK CARE : House Work
Have you ever felt low back pain after doing house work?
There are several easy ways to help prevent low back injuries. Follow these simple tips.
SWEEPING
MOPPING
GARDENING
There are several easy ways to help prevent low back injuries. Follow these simple tips.
SWEEPING
- When sweeping use short strokes with the broom held close to your body.
- Avoid large sweeping motions.
- Do not bend at the waist while sweeping.
MOPPING
- When mopping, vacuuming, raking or shoveling make small movements with the implement held close to your body.
- Avoid extending the implement away from your body.
GARDENING
Kneel or squat to garden.
Always avoid bending at the waist.
BACK CARE : LIFTING
Here's some tips to prevent injury while you're lifting.
LIFT A HEAVY THINGS
Use mechanical aids to lift or move heavy things
Minimize ALL overhead lifting
Use a sturdy step stool or step ladder
to reduce neck and back strain.
LIFTING : STEP BY STEP
LIFT A HEAVY THINGS
Use mechanical aids to lift or move heavy things
Minimize ALL overhead lifting
Use a sturdy step stool or step ladder
to reduce neck and back strain.
LIFTING : STEP BY STEP
- Bend with your knees not with your back.
- Lift with your legs
- Hold the load close to your body
- Contract your stomach muscle as you lift
- Keep your back aligned and upright while you lift
- Avoid twisting while lifting
DON'T :
- NEVER bend at waist to lift
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