Your Computer Is Hurting You
The average person that comes in to see me is not an athlete, does not lift heavy objects, and cannot, for the life of them, understand why they are in so much pain. Truth is that you are more likely … Continued
Sitting Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
Here is an interesting article on CBC.ca about a new study of the effects sitting has on your health. There isn’t any information on the methodology of the study, but it still is nice to see a study that confirms … Continued
Spinal Decompression
Here is a news segment on CBC’s marketplace investigating the claims made by the Low Back Clinic about their spinal decompression machines. The Low Back Clinic claims that they have an 80% success rate in treating low back pain. The … Continued
Video: Exercise for Low Back Pain, Sciatica & Herniated Disc
Here is a video for people suffering from lower back pain, sciatica or herniated disc pain. This is a great exercise because it is so gentle and safe. The exercise gently mobilizes the lower back vertebrae and lubricates the joints. … Continued
Video: Exercise for Sciatica & Disc Herniation
Here are some exercises for Disc Herniation or Discogenic Sciatica. The exercises are part of the McKenzie Method. The exercises are an attempt to take pressure off the sciatic nerve by helping to mobilize the disc back into the place. … Continued
Research: Lumbar Disc Herniation and Acupuncture
The August 2007 issue of the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, Volume 5, Number 4 had a study by Zhang Bi-meng, Wu Yao-chi and Shao Ping entitled “Treatment of lumbar intervertebral disk herniation with electric acupuncture “. A total … Continued