At Back and Body Pain Relief, we all love training and workouts. As our practice is heavily geared towards sports people recovering from injury and getting back to full fitness, we all understand and get it. Dr Perna himself is a keen athlete and has also worked with the Men’s Olympic bobsleigh team. Our team […]
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How Many Steps a Day is Enough?
Recently, a few studies have found risk factors for early deaths such as reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, and more. Out of all of these causes, poor CRF appears to be the leading risk factor for early death. If this is so important, is walking able to help? If this […]
Foot Pain from the Hips? How?
A hip pain examination will of course include a thorough examination of the hip, but it will also expand beyond just the hip area. Doctors of chiropractic examine the whole body, because there could be other locations in the body which could be causing the pain that is in the hip. Anything which affects normal […]
How We Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
It’s surprising that for a condition as common as carpal tunnel syndrome, there is no real standard test for diagnosing it as yet. The condition, which occurs due to the median nerve being pinched or impacted due to the carpal tunnel being compressed, affects patients in various ways. Moreover, there are other conditions which exhibit […]
Back and Body Pain Relief Hamstring Strain
Hamstring strains are hard to diagnose because the pain, which is in the hip and upper buttocks region, comes on slowly and is aggravated by repetitive actions such as running, rowing, and biking. It worsens as you sit longer. Hamstring injuries turn chronic when a damaged tendon does not properly heal. This usually happens because […]
These Studies Show How Knee Pain Can be Reduced
How Knee Pain Can Be Reduced Knee pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. For those experiencing chronic knee pain, finding effective pain relief is crucial. Chiropractic manual therapies have shown great promise in managing knee pain, with research demonstrating the positive effects of these treatments. In this blog post, we’ll […]
Stretches to Improve Your Posture
Stretches to Improve Your Posture Slouching is something that we’ve all been told to stop doing. Sitting up straight will keep the spine healthy and reduce the risk of a low back pain condition. Also, stretches to improve your posture is a great way to help fend of pain and improve your health too. A […]
Predicting Migraines & Identifying Triggers
Migraine headaches can be seriously debilitating. They have an impact on their ability to carry out daily activities, both while at home and at work. Today, we will be taking a look at chiropractic care’s effect on tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches. Even if migraines aren’t caused by cervical dysfunction, it’s becoming more commonly known […]
Can Chiropractic Care Help Migraine Headaches?
Migraines are recurring headaches which cause hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli which triggers an episode. Sadly, migraines are different depending on each patient, which makes understanding migraines and managing the patient’s condition more difficult for all parties. In a study, researchers looked at data from surveys, patient diaries, and clinical trials and found that stress, menstruation, […]
Low Back Pain from Cycling in Springfield
Bike rides and cycling is a great form of exercise. But, is it safe for those who suffer from low back pain? Let’s take a look at this question today. Bicycles either have a round back, flat back, or curved back. This is based on the degree of pelvic rotation and spinal flexion. Whichever position […]
