From its origins in northern France in the Middle Ages, tennis has grown into one of the most popular sports in the world and is commonly found in high school and college athletic programs. As with all sports played by teens and young adults, participation is not without risk and musculoskeletal complaints are unfortunately common. […]
Yoga for Low Back Pain Management
Low back pain is the most common form of musculoskeletal pain reported around the world and the number one reason patients seek out chiropractic care. Because weak or deconditioned core muscles and reduced flexibility are common in chronic low back pain sufferers, patients are often advised to perform back-specific exercises at home and increase their […]
Cycling-Related Low Back Pain
Despite being considered a low-impact physical activity, many recreational and professional cyclists suffer from low back pain. Past studies have found the annual prevalence of low back pain among cyclists of all levels to be roughly 50%. The United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive report noted cycling-related low back pain accounts for roughly 233,000 missed […]
Aquatic Exercise for Low Back Pain
Deconditioned and tight muscles are often observed in patients with chronic low back pain and must be addressed for the patient to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Research on physical activity to manage chronic low back pain typically involves land-based exercises—like brisk walks or cycling, for example—but what about aquatic exercises? Do water-based exercises have a […]
Smoking Is a Risk Factor for Back Pain
Back pain refers to pain or discomfort in the dorsal (back) region of the body, which can arise from abnormalities in spinal vertebrae, back muscles, tendons, ligaments, or neural structures. While back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries can usually be linked to an identifiable event, like lifting with improper form, there is often a history […]
Gardening Tips to Avoid Low Back Pain
Low back pain and gardening seem to go hand in hand, especially getting the garden ready after a long sedentary winter! As many people who love gardening know, keeping up with the weeds through the summer can also take its toll on the low back. Let’s take a look at ways to minimize low back […]
Low Back Pain and the Hips and Legs
It’s estimated that 84% of individuals will experience at least one episode of low back pain during their lifetime, with 23% developing chronic low back pain. While dysfunction in the lumbar region is typically thought to be the cause of a patient’s low back pain, there’s a growing body of research suggesting that the underlying […]
Chiropractic Manipulation After Lumbar Diskectomy
Lumbar diskectomy is a surgical procedure for removing herniated intervertebral disk material when non-surgical options fail to satisfactorily alleviate radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness. However, there’s no guarantee such a procedure will provide relief. Up to 12% of patients require reoperation withing three months to address post-surgical complications and up to 20% may experience […]
Daily Living with a Herniated Lumbar Disk
While disk herniations in the lumbar spine are fairly common and may resolve on their own or persist without symptoms, if a herniation places pressure on the spinal cord or nerves exiting the spine, the patient may experience radiating pain into one or both legs. While chiropractic care can help individuals with a herniated lumbar […]
Herniated Disk Resorption
The intervertebral disk is made up of a tough outer annulus fibrosis while the central portion (called the nucleus pulposus) is soft, more liquid-like, giving it a shock-absorbing function. If the integrity of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus pulposus can leak through the torn fibers, which is known as disk herniation. If the direction […]
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