As experienced Santa Cruz chiropractors, we can tell you that you are not alone when it comes to having lower back pain at a young age, and that your discomfort may or may not be all that serious. In fact, we’ve found that there are many instances where all a young person needs to do… read more
Chiropractors who have been in this profession long enough know that people who work out don’t always know what they’re doing. That being said, let’s take a look at how you can take the proper precautions at the gym and get in shape the proper way without hurting yourself in the process. Gym Injuries That… read more
Just like adults, teens can get low-back pain. This could be from sports, growing pains, or too much tv time. Whatever the reason, low back pain can hinder a teenagers daily life. For some adolescents, back pain is intermittent, but for others, it’s a chronic problem. Characteristics of Back Pain in Teens Depending on the… read more
For most of us, stretching feels great. Among the many benefits, stretching prevents injury, increases range of motion, improves posture, and reduces stress. However, if you have sciatica, certain stretches can do more harm than good. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a pain or sensation that occurs along your sciatic nerve. Often sciatica is caused… read more
When many jobs are behind a desk, a person can spend eight hours sitting per day. The long-term impact of sitting not only leads to weight gain but can cause serious back problems. Symptoms of people who sit for too long is lower back pain, wrist pain, reduced mobility in the neck, headaches, and painful… read more
When it comes to avoiding back injuries, your fate is largely in your own hands. It’s true that an unexpected fall or auto accident may cause an injury that’s beyond your control, but a large percentage of back injuries are caused by your own actions, which means you can take measures to prevent them or… read more
Our patients have always appreciated our 5 Tips for Back Pain from the top Santa Cruz chiropractors. Have you missed work, had to give up a recreational activity that you enjoy, or had trouble sleeping at night because of back pain? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it was recently found that 80% of Americans… read more
Chiropractic treatment is a method that has moved from more of an alternative treatment to widespread mainstream acceptance over the past few decades. There will always be pockets of naysayers that question its validity, but the millions of satisfied patients around the world speak volumes about the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment on the human body…. read more
Although children are smaller than adults and their bodies are still growing and developing, parents tend to weigh them down with backpacks that are far too heavy and unbalanced. Lower back pain is the most common health issue suffered by Americans and in many cases, it all starts in childhood with those oversized backpacks. No… read more
One of the back conditions that patients routinely visit a Santa Cruz chiropractor for is a herniated disc. This type of injury generally responds well to chiropractic treatment so it’s wise to schedule an appointment in the early stages. Treatment of herniated discs can help patients avoid prescription pain medications and any side effects that come along… read more
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