Back Pain

Back Pain Dos and Don'ts

Back Pain Dos and Don'ts

Do you spend more than an hour a day in your car? You’re not alone -- 85% of Americans commute by car, reporting an average of 50 minutes a day behind the wheel. Bad positioning in your vehicle can quickly add up to back pain. Here’s how to make your commute less taxing on your back.

Back pain and worse hazards of sitting in chairs way too much

Back pain and worse hazards of sitting in chairs way too much

This article is of interest for people with minor low back pain who could use some tips on how to cope with spending too much time in chairs. If you are having more serious or chronic back pain. If you have a fresh case of back pain that’s kind of freaking you out. 

Chiropractic More Effective for Back Pain than Medical Care

Chiropractic More Effective for Back Pain than Medical Care

This study based used a practice-based, observational model to look at the effectiveness of intervention in a selected group of patients with both acute and chronic lower back pain (LBP).  It compared the efficacy of chiropractic intervention with standard medical care in both types of LBP.

Back Pain Requires Custom Approach

Back Pain Requires Custom Approach

Not all back pain is the same, so the treatment for back pain shouldn’t be the same either. That may seem like common sense but now scientists are beginning to understand the truth behind that idea. A study published in the UK demonstrates the benefits of targeted treatment for patients with back pain.