An interesting discussion. I feel like the more this is looked into the more likely we are to find that this interpretation of the information is correct and that the big bad isn’t saturated fats but chronic inflammation.
Your mattress and the position you sleep
Your mattress and the position you sleep in may affect your condition.
✓ Choose a mattress that provides medium or firm support, such as a traditional coil spring or adjustable airbed. Avoid waterbeds, thick pillow tops and soft, sagging mattresses.
✓ Always sleep on your back with a pillow either underneath your knees or on your side with a pillow between your knees. Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
✓ Keep your neck and back covered while sleeping to avoid drafts that could cause potential muscle spasms. http://ow.ly/i/uGj1n
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Chiropractic patients recover faster and
Chiropractic patients recover faster and spend less on care than other comparable treatment options.
Low back pain affects 80% of the populat
Low back pain affects 80% of the population at some point in their life and one-third of the population on a yearly basis. One of the most common causes of low back pain comes from a slightly misaligned or restricted joint in your spine.
Your lower back is made up of 5 bones stacked on top of each other with a soft “disc” between each segment to allow for flexibility. Normally, each joint in your spine should move freely and independently. Our examination of your spine has shown that one or more of the joints in your low back is slightly misaligned and restricted. We call this condition “lumbar segmental joint restriction” or more simply a “subluxation.” The term “subluxation” literally means “less than a dislocation.”
To help visualize this, imagine a normal spine functioning like a big spring moving freely in every direction. A spine with a joint restriction is like having a section of that spring welded together. The spring may still move as a whole, but a portion of it is no longer functioning.
Joint restriction can develop in many ways. Sometimes they are brought on by an accident or an injury. Other times, they develop from repetitive strains or poor posture. Several factors may make you more likely to experience low back problems. These include: being overweight, smoking, strenuous work, repetitive bending, twisting and lifting, prolonged exposure to whole body vibration- i.e. operating a motorized vehicle, stress, anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction with your job and even your attitude!
Restricted joints give rise to a self-perpetuating cycle of discomfort. Joint restriction causes swelling and inflammation, which triggers muscular guarding leading to more restriction. Since your spine functions as a unit, rather than as isolated pieces, a joint restriction in one area of your spine often causes “compensatory” problems in another. Think of this as a rowboat with multiple oarsmen on each side. When one rower quits, the others are placed under additional stress and can become overworked.
Joint restrictions most commonly cause local tenderness and discomfort. You may notice that your range of motion is limited. Movement may increase your discomfort. Pain from a restricted joint often trickles down to your hips or thighs. Be sure to tell your chiropractor if your symptoms include any radiation of pain below your knee, weakness, groin numbness or changes in bowel or bladder function.
Long-standing restrictions are thought to result in arthritis – much like the way a slightly misaligned wheel on your car causes premature wearing of your tire.
You should recognize that your problem is common and generally treatable.
Chiropractic care has been shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for joint restrictions. Our office offers several tools to help ease your pain. To speed your recovery, you should wear supportive shoes and avoid activities that increase your pain. Be sure to take frequent breaks from sedentary activity. Yoga has been shown to help back pain sufferers so consider joining a class or picking up a DVD. http://ow.ly/i/uGii3
There are many indicators of poor postur
There are many indicators of poor posture, but some of the more common are hunched shoulders, rounded shoulders, rounded upper back, forward head carriage and arched lower back. Another indicator is back pain. Unsure if you have good posture? Talk to your chiropractor or schedule an appointment.
Tips to Prevent Back Pain: -Maintain a h
Tips to Prevent Back Pain:
-Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
-Remain active—under the supervision of your doctor of chiropractic.
-Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
-Warm up or stretch before exercising or physical activities, such as gardening.
-Maintain proper posture.
-Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
-Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.
-Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
-Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
-Ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct. http://ow.ly/i/uGe6y
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Why is Posture Important? Appearance ben
Why is Posture Important?
Appearance benefits with good posture are obvious, but there are many less-obvious health benefits you should know. Good posture can:
-Maintain correct alignment of bones and joints
-Reduce stress on ligaments, minimizing risk of injury
-Prevent muscle strain, overuse and pain
-Conserve energy as muscles are used more efficiently
-Decrease abnormal joint wear
Research has shown that poor postures may increase feelings of depression, affect your digestive tract and influence confidence and stress levels.
The battle against opioid abuse and over
The battle against opioid abuse and over prescription is very real both in North America and around the world. Education of alternatives to the use of opioid medications for both the public and health care practitioners is of utmost importance in battling this epidemic.
A major contributor to the overuse of opioids is low back pain.
A few interesting facts about back pain (via: ACAToday.org):
-Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010.
-Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.
-One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
-Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives.
-Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.
-Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs.
Educating those seeking help and those giving help in the area of non-pharmaceutical treatment options is an important step to overcoming the over use of opioids. In his most recent study, Dr. James Whedon found that patients who seek Chiropractic care are less likely to use opioids and other drugs. A program of manipulation, rehabilitative exercise and lifestyle modifications can help most cases of low back pain without the prolonged use of drugs or surgery.
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