Posts Tagged ‘neck pain’
Pinched Nerve in Neck Symptoms
September 5th, 2018 by Lauren
A pinched nerve in your neck can be caused by something as simple as making repetitive motions or maintaining one position for too long (ie: while sleeping). It can also be caused by something internal, like a herniated disc. How do you know if you have a pinched nerve in your neck? Let’s take a […]
Spine Anatomy Part 2 – Cervical Anatomy
June 18th, 2018 by Lauren
In the second part of our series on the anatomy of the spine we’ll look at the cervical anatomy. In part 1 we talked about vertebrae anatomy. Now that we have a basic understanding of the anatomy of each individual vertebrae we can start to take a look at how groups of vertebrae work together […]
Back Pain and Mattress Selection
June 4th, 2018 by Lauren
If you have back pain what should you look for in your mattress selection process? Which is the best mattress for those who suffer from back pain? Several studies done on the subject have concluded that a medium firm mattress (MFM) is the best choice. Study: Effect of Mattress Selection on Muscle and Joint Pain […]
Shoulder Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
May 22nd, 2018 by Lauren
After back and neck pain, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint of patients. Shoulder Pain Diagnosis Shoulder pain diagnosis can be tricky as many things can cause an individual to experience pain in the shoulder. For example, shoulder pain can result from issues within the shoulder, the upper area of the spine or […]
Chiropractic Care: What is It and is It Right for Me?
December 7th, 2017 by Lauren
Chiropractic care is commonly used to treat neck and back pain. But what exactly is a chiropractor and how do they treat their patients? Let’s take a closer look at the chiropractic treatment method. What is a Chiropractor? A chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who treats individuals through physical manipulation of the spine and […]
Alexander Technique and the Spine
July 24th, 2017 by Lauren
What is the Alexander Technique? The Alexander Technique is described in many ways. The Alexander Technique is… “an educational method…teaching how to change faulty postural habits, it enables improved mobility, posture, performance and alertness and relief of chronic stiffness, tension and stress.”2 “a method of releasing unwanted muscular tension throughout your body which has accumulated […]
7 Effective Pinched Nerve Remedies
June 2nd, 2017 by Lauren
A pinched nerve in your lower back or neck can be debilitating. Treatment can vary but in this article we’ll discuss some common pinched nerve remedies. What is a Pinched Nerve? A pinched nerve occurs when something (bone, ligament, muscle, etc) puts pressure on a nerve. This can limit the nerve’s ability to function and […]
The McKenzie Method for Back and Neck Pain
May 20th, 2017 by Lauren
The McKenzie Method (MDT) is a method for assessing, classifying and treating patients with pain in their back, neck, arms and legs. It is a non-surgical treatment that involves physical therapy and exercises. What is the McKenzie Method? The McKenzie Method (also know as MDT for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a system for assessing, […]
