An estimated 80% of people will experience some type of back pain during their lives. Back pain has become the leading cause of disability in the United States. Therefore, unfortunately, the odds are that you’ll experience back pain of some type and degree at some time in your life. Those statistics are concerning for everyone. […]
Read More
Posture is simply the position of the body while sitting or standing, or even lying down. Good posture, called neutral spine, delivers many essential health benefits, including freedom from back pain due to poor posture. But, it can sometimes be challenging to figure out how to fix bad posture and habitually maintain healthy posture without […]
Read More
The average person might shovel 750 to 1,500 pounds of snow on a typical driveway in a day with just 3 – 6 inches of wet snow! So, it’s not surprising that shoveling snow leads to more than 11,500 hospital treatments every year related to snow shoveling, according to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. […]
Read More
Shoveling snow is an activity you can’t avoid during winter in the Troy area, so it’s important to do it safely. When you shovel heavy loads of snow, you can end up with a sore back. The following tips can help you find relief for back pain. Get Moving When your back hurts, you might […]
Read More
Is lower back pain making life hard for you at work, home, or in the things you like to do for fun? Well, there’s no cure-all-solution. Many people in searching for a lasting solution often overlook the importance of good posture. Adopting a healthy posture for various activities to help manage the pain and related […]
Read More
According to a study by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database, 98% of those polled sustained injuries while at home. Such injuries increase two-fold for homes with computers. Most of these cases are tied to the lack of proper posture while sitting for long hours on a computer. These numbers are set to rise […]
Read More
A personal injury can be life-altering in many ways, causing bodily harm, emotional distress, pain, and suffering to a person. whether or not symptoms and pain are present, it is always advisable to visit a chiropractor within the soonest time possible. For fast and accurate assessment of your injuries, the chiropractor can address it and […]
Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone and one of the biggest impacts is that people are spending more time at home than they were in the past. In addition to working from home, many people are also binge-watching TV shows and spending more time on the computer. This means that many individuals are spending a […]
Read More
Written by Dr. Jared Hoffman. Shared with permission from our friends at Williamsburg Chiropractic in Williamsburg, NY. Most patients think having a fat wallet is great. Maybe you’re even one to have wads of cash on you at all times. We’re not knocking it, but we suggest you find someplace else to carry your dough than […]
Read More
Written by Dr. Jared Hoffman. Shared with permission from our friends at Williamsburg Chiropractic in Williamsburg, NY. As chiropractors, we are able to provide more than just back and neck pain relief, and an important part of being healthy is having a healthy spine. You can achieve a healthy spine with regular chiropractic care, exercise, and […]
Read More