Does Arthritis Prevent You From Doing What You Love?
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of adult pain and disability on the United States. It is a symptom of more than 150 diseases, symptoms, and rheumatic conditions that includes osteoarthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia. Most patients overlook the early symptoms of arthritis assuming the pain is a result of over use. Osteoarthritis, is…
Who Gets Back Pain?
(Click HERE to find out about out FREE low back pain workshops) Low back pain can be caused by nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis. Younger adults (age 30 to 50) are more likely to experience back pain from the lumbar disc or from a muscle strain. Older adults (age 50+) are…
How To Enjoy Outdoor Activities Without Back Pain
Outdoor activities are a healthy and enjoyable way to live an active lifestyle; when the weather is nice, the outdoors are hard to resist. Here in California we are lucky, even though summer is officially “over” the summer weather will continue for many more months! A reduction in activity leads to a decrease in physical…
The 3 biggest myths that people believe when trying to ease back pain (…That don’t actually help!)
After more than 20 years of treating patients, I always get a little chuckle when the patient is telling me what’s wrong…”it hurts in my rotary cup” or “I slipped a disk.” With the internet and all of the medical websites that give you a virtual doctorate degree, they also fill your brain with some…
Physical Therapy & Fitness After 50!
As we age, we progress through different stages: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and late adulthood. As we move into our “senior” years it more important to adopt a healthy lifestyle. As we age there are changes in all our body systems, including the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Some common conditions and illnesses include: osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, heart…
Easy Ways To Avoid Back Pain
Low Back Pain is a common problem that affect as much as 80% of the population some time in their lives. This intense, and often chronic pain can be caused by injury, overwork or disease. Management of the pain and disability commonly includes physical therapy or other medical specialist in order to reduce the pain…
Memorial Day
Freedom comes at the cost of many lives and Memorial Day is a remembrance of all those men and women that lost their life while serving in the armed forces. This honorary day is celebrated across the United States of America on the last Monday in May. The first official observance of Memorial Day was…
Saving You Money
So I get asked this question a lot: “What’s the difference between a chiropractor and a physical therapist?” (as in, who’s the “best” one to see, to have back pain solved?) In order to really answer it, I have to ask you a question… “What do you want to happen?”? Do you want to keep…
A Senior Moment
Today, our very own, Andrew Vertson was featured on “A Senior Moment” radio show. This is a weekly radio show that broadcasts on Sunday’s at 11am on AM 590 (KTIE Radio). A “Senior Moment” is hosted by Bill Abbott. During the show he delivers humor and awareness as he interviews local business and educates you…
Low Back Tips To Make Your Vacation More Enjoyable
Summer is just around the corner! For those with chronic back issues, there is no reason you cannot enjoy traveling to some exotic destination. Here are some tips to ensure your back stays strong and pain-free during the flights to and from! Stay on top of your workout routine: This applies to before, during, and…