There once was a time when your workout routine had to include sit-ups or crunches if you wanted firm abs and a slimmer waistline. However, researchers now know exercises like these have the potential to do more harm than good, […]
There’s something about the feel of the road that many drivers appreciate. However, long hours sitting in a seat exposed to vibrations and accelerations involved with time spent in a vehicle can contribute to back pain. In fact, there’s a […]
When everything is working as it should, your spine is like a finely tuned instrument that flawlessly orchestrates your daily movements. However, when something’s a little off somewhere, it may not be so easy to walk, run, jog, stand, bend, […]
Back pain can quickly become front and center in your life if you’ve suddenly twisted, strained, irritated, or overstressed something. If this discomfort has you visiting your doctor or a Beverly Hills spine surgeon, you’re not alone. Back issues rank […]
Similar to yoga, Pilates is a series of controlled exercises and movements that target core areas like the abdomen and obliques, lower back, buttock, and inner and outer thighs. These same muscle groups either directly or indirectly support the spine. […]
Of the hundred or so types of arthritis, spinal arthritis is one of the most impactful ones since it can affect how the backbone and its supporting parts work. Also called osteoarthritis (OA), spinal arthritis affects the small joints of […]
A network of nerves in the neck form important connections between the brain and the muscles that support the cervical spine. Inflammation, poor circulation, and other issues that affect these nerves have the potential to contribute to pain. When you […]
Chiropractic care has come a long way since its creator Daniel Palmer gave the first adjustment to a partially deaf janitor in 1895. Today, chiropractors are well-respected doctors who perform more than just adjustments of the spine. After you have […]
Aerobic exercises increase the body’s need for oxygen when performing certain movements. It may seem illogical to do anything movement-based if you have back pain. However, the right aerobic exercises may strengthen muscles that support the spine enough to ease […]