Standing Corrected: How Your Standing Posture May Be Causing Your Pain and What You Can Do to Fix It
Do you practice good standing posture? If your answer is anything besides an absolute “YES!” there is a chance that your posture needs work, especially if your job requires you to stand for hours at a time. Thankfully, you have options that allow you to fix this painful problem-without addictive drugs or invasive surgery! It
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
6 Ways to Avoid Neck and Headache Pain This Holiday Season
Headache Prevention Things always seem to come to a head during the holidays. The shopping that you put off until the last minute, the family get-togethers that fall on the worst night possible without fail, the fast-approaching deadlines at work and hectic holiday preparations at home—it’s as if the year is trying to get in
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Do You Have a Workplace Injury? Two Treatments that Don’t Require Surgery
Workers Compensation When you hear the words “work-related injury” or “workers compensation,” you probably think of professionals like construction workers or others in the manual labor fields. Consider that nearly 13% of construction workers in 2014 were injured seriously enough to miss one or more days of work. It’s no surprise that the building sector
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Is a Chiropractor the Solution for Low Back Pain?
Unless you’ve been in outer space the last few decades, you probably know what a chiropractor does. You may also know that low back pain is quietly becoming an epidemic. This pain is sweeping across the United States and everyone suffering is desperate to find a solution. Some buy Delta 8 oils and supplements to
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
5 Reasons to Check Your Child’s Spine Health Before School
Every year, when August rolls around, there are a few certainties: it’s going to be hot, it will probably rain more than anyone would like, and kids are going to be going back to school shortly. As summer winds down, there is no better time to take note of the health of your children. Not only
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
How Your Chiropractor Can Help with Neuropathy Pain
Nearly 20 million people suffer from neuropathy pain. Patients who are suffering from neuropathy know the classic symptoms: constant or irregular pain, tingling, and numbness in the extremities. Worst of all, it seems like no drugs have an effect on the symptoms or make it any better. It is estimated that around 5% of the
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Studies Are Showing Heavy Patient Reliance on Opiates for Back Pain
More and more studies are being done to determine common trends in medical treatments for back pain. Many back pain sufferers use heat pads which you can get here, but studies show an alarming rise in the number of opiates being prescribed, often for extended periods. According to patient testimonies, opiate reliance is on the
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Acupuncture May Be the Help You Need for Neck Pain
Neck pain is an issue that affects millions of people across the world alone. Unfortunately, there are so many disparate causes of neck pain. Short of surgery, many neck pain patients feel it is almost impossible to cure because of its reputation. Many of these people feel that strong pain medication or a same day
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
The Rising Costs and Dependency on Prescription Drugs
Just in case you hadn’t noticed all the media coverage, the United States has a significant problem with addiction to opioid painkillers. That problem is only getting worse. Even the Superbowl commercials are focusing on how devastatingly dependent America has become on opioids. This year, there was a commercial provocative enough to draw attention from
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Holiday Hustle and the Effects on Your Spine: Why You Should Consider Spinal Decompression Therapy
Certain times of the year are particularly difficult for people who suffer from chronic back, neck pain, or a “compressed feeling.” The holidays are almost tailor-made for overeating and extensive movement (including lugging presents around everywhere). All of the hustle and bustle is great for the family, but it can be hard for people with
BY: Dr. Michael Newman