High heels have been a popular fashion trend for women for years, but prolonged use can cause negative effects on your back, knees, and feet. Shifting your center of gravity when wearing high heels causes muscle tightness and spasms, as well as an increased curvature in the lower back. At our office, we aim to […]
Back Pain
How to Prevent Lower Back Pain when Running in Springfield
How To Prevent Lower Back Pain When Running Running is a popular exercise for many, but it is important to prevent lower back pain associated with running. Lower back pain can be caused by poor posture and form when running, as well as from overuse of certain muscles or an overall lack of strength in […]
7 Great Back Pain Relieving Fall Tips
Back Pain Relieving Fall Tips Fall is a beautiful time of year. As the year moves into its vintage months, we are often presented with beautiful sunny and comfortable days, stunning colors of foliage changing and of course… lots and lots of leaves on the ground. Here in Springfield it’s no different. Just a drive […]
Thinking About Surgery? Read This First
“Considering bone or joint surgery? You may not need it” is the title of a recent NY Times article by Nicholas Bakalar (link here if you have a subscription). In it, the writer makes the suggestion that research has shown that there is good evidence that non surgical options have similar outcomes to surgery in […]
Chiropractic Care & Soon to be Moms
Low back pain and pelvic girdle pain are some of the most common complaints during pregnancy. Some studies show that these conditions affect 50% of expecting mothers. In the postpartum period, it is shown that about one and five women will continue to experience low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. This can last for […]
Why is Chiropractic Excellent for Back Pain?
Did you know that current research notes that 52% of all opioid prescriptions are for patients with low back pain, and over 2 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder. 47,000 died from opioid use disorder in 2017. In light of the opioid epidemic, the high cost of diagnostic tests, invasive treatments, and the low […]
Preventing Back Pain from Getting Worse
About one and seven adults in the US have chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is categorized as pain lasting longer than three months. This can have a huge effect on a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks and activities. It is very important to identify the factors that are associated with […]
Shoulder Pain Therapy v Exercise
Subacromial impingement syndrome, more known as SAIS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and functional restrictions. When tendons of the rotator cuff, head of the biceps brachii, and the subacromial bursa are pinched/ impinged during movement activities, pain and reduced motion and function in respective areas is caused. Did you know […]
Stop Low Back Pain from Becoming Chronic
Did you know that about one-in-seven adults in the US have chronic low back pain? This is classified as back pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It can have a huge effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal activities. With this being said, it is important to figure out what factors are […]
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 […]
