by drfred | Jul 8, 2015 | Back Pain, Children, Chronic Pain, Exercise
People often assume that lower back pain (LBP) is just a problem just for the elderly, or for middle-aged adults who have a history of physical wear and tear. But this is simply untrue. The fact is that over 31 million Americans live with lower back pain on a regular...
by drfred | Jun 24, 2015 | Back Pain, Chiropractic
A family road trip can be a wonderful experience that creates life-long memories for parents and children alike. In fact, a recent survey by Jiffy Lube International suggests that road trips remain an American favorite, with 78% of those polled agreeing that they make...
by drfred | Jun 2, 2015 | Back Pain, Chiropractic, Chronic Pain
It’s been in the headlines for years now—non-specific back pain has become an epidemic in the U.S. According to some estimates, Americans now spend approximately $100 billion per year looking for relief. At the same time, many public health officials, medical...
by drfred | May 5, 2015 | Back Pain, Exercise
People who work in an office setting spend the majority of their day sitting. If this is you, chances are that you sit at your desk for at least eight hours. It’s also likely that you sit while commuting to and from work. And—after such a long day—you may decide to...
by drfred | Jan 1, 2015 | Back Pain, Electrical Stimulation
Back pain–whether acute or chronic–can range from mildly uncomfortable to truly debilitating. And in some cases, the exact cause of the pain can be very difficult to diagnose. If you’ve ever experienced severe back pain yourself (or spent time with...
by drfred | Dec 15, 2014 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Foam Roller
If you or someone you care about works out regularly or has chronic pain in their muscles or joints, it may make sense to investigate foam rollers and foam roller exercises. Foam rollers are simple therapy and fitness tools that can be used in a wide variety of ways....
