When back braces are mentioned, you may have visions of the kind of spine-support devices often worn by adolescents with scoliosis or individuals with spinal stenosis or a similar condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. In fact, […]
If you are older and have a nagging feeling you’ve lost some height, it’s not necessarily in your head. It could be in your spine. Changes in bones, joints, and muscles play a role in the loss of height with […]
The purpose of sleep is to restore and rejuvenate. Tissue healing occurs during the deeper REM (rapid eye movement) stages of sleep, which can be a good thing for the back and neck. To reap the many rewards of a […]
There’s nothing wrong with having a hobby. In fact, spending some time doing something you truly enjoy can be an excellent source of mental relaxation and an effective way to de-stress after a long day. However, some of the activities […]
Made up of cell groups called the choroid plexus, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless fluid located around the brain and spinal cord. The body has about two-thirds of a cup of this fluid. The purpose of CSF is to […]
Vitamin D does many important things within the body that may benefit the spine and the parts that support it, including increasing the ability to absorb the calcium needed for optimal bone health. Because it’s not always possible to get […]
The human spine is a uniquely durable and flexible structure that’s normally able to handle daily movements with remarkable precision. However, it does occasionally need some attention. The good news is most spine-related aches and pains are related to muscle […]
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, […]
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 […]