Back pain affects most people. Statistics show that 80% of people will have back related problems at least once in their life. So, you can’t avoid back pain entirely, but by knowing some factors that can contribute to back pain, you may be able to decrease your chances of back pain. Fitness People who exercise regularly tend to have a lower risk of back pain. Swimming, bike riding, walking, and weight training are some activities that prevent back pain. Yoga and tai chi are exercises that focus on body balance, lengthening muscle, and core strength which helps to prevent back pain. Diet A healthy balanced diet of protein, carbs and fat, helps build both strong muscles and bones. A diet that
So, you’ve never been to a chiropractor and are wondering what a chiropractor does. Let us answer your questions. What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a natural healing science, art, and philosophy primarily concerned with detecting and eliminating interference to your nervous system. Chiropractors are musculoskeletal specialists who have expertise in caring for a variety of spine-related conditions including lower back pain, neck pain, extremities and, even headaches. Founded in 1895, it is the world’s largest drug-free healthcare system and the third largest primary healthcare system in the US behind medicine and dentistry. Subluxation One of the main differences between chiropractors and
