6 Ways to Help with Hip Pain while Pregnant
Pregnancy is an amazing and exciting time, however; it can come with some pains and aches. Most pregnant women will end up with a lot of hip and pelvis pain once they are later in their pregnancy this can lead to uncomfortable sleep, issues walking, and generalized pain. The good news is that there is […]
8 Benefits of Getting Your Workout in Water
What do the pool, beach, and ocean all have in common? Easy: they’re all an excellent place to get your daily workout! In addition to making your daily sweat sesh fun, working out in water also has some serious health benefits. Namely, it’s low impact on your joints and won’t worsen or inflame existing injuries […]
5 Reasons You Need a Sit/Stand Desk
Those of us who work at a desk all know the neck and shoulder pain that can go with it, sitting all day is not only bad for your health, it’s bad for your neck/spine/head. Years ago sitting all day was the only real option for certain kinds of work, the good news is there […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Posture
Poor posture: most of us have it, few of us understand exactly how damaging it can be to our overall health. According to Harvard Medical School, poor posture can lead to everything from back and neck conditions to incontinence, constipation, heartburn, and slowed digestion. Surprising? It is for most people. When you think about it, […]
4 Things Athletes can do to Prevent Injuries
Each year, athletes throughout America suffer a collective 8.6 million sports injuries. These injuries range from easy-to-treat sprains and strains to career-ending concussions and broken bones. On the one hand, being an athlete involves the inherent risk of getting hurt. On another, there are ways athletes can take proactive measures to protect themselves in the […]
Top 5 Recreational Activities to Combat Stress and Prevent Back Pain
Today, back pain is one of the most common disorders to affect adults. In fact, about 80% of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. That’s a startling statistic, and it gets even worse when you consider that back pain can affect people of all ages, creeds, and demographics […]
5 Essential Oils for Back Pain – Ridgefieldchiropractic
When back pain hits, it can turn a perfectly good day into an uncomfortable nightmare. Between the aching, the shooting pain, and the limited mobility, back pain can bring you to a screaming halt. This is especially true for lower back pain, which happens to be more prevalent during the back-to-school period than other time […]
5 Back-Saving Tips for Long Trips
If you’ve ever driven across the country (or even across the state) to visit friends or family, you know exactly how hard the process can be on your back. When you sit in the car for extended periods of time, your spine compresses and stiffens, which leads to back pain. Fortunately, there are things you […]