Tech Neck
“Tech Neck” or “Text Neck” happens when people spend too much time with their head leaned forward over their body looking down at a computer screen or phone. It also happens from repeatedly tipping the chin down and hunching the shoulders to carry on text conversations. Tech Neck increases the stress to our cervical spine […]
Don’t ignore pain!
An injured worker, or someone who has been in a car accident, is 28 times less likely to have spinal surgery if the first point of contact is a chiropractor, rather than a surgeon. Waiting for the pain to go away forces your body to compensate, only leading to problems down the road. That pain […]
Does Your Sleeping Position Matter?
People who suffer with back or neck pain often contribute this pain to repetitive day to day tasks such as desk work, sports, or other lifestyle habits. Chiropractic adjustments are very effective in relieving this pain but changes in our daily routine should be considered to keep the spine in its optimal shape such as the position you choose to sleep […]
Woodbury Chiropractor Explains Sciatica
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is caused by a pinching of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest one in the body. When this nerve gets pinched, it cuts off sensations coming from the nerve, which runs from the spinal column all the way down the leg. Some of the symptoms include back pain, especially in the lower […]