Cardio That Won’t Hurt Your Spine
We’ve been indoors for so long, and that has led to weight gain, a reduction in heart health, and increased back problems. It’s time to start exercising again! But how can you get your heart and waistline back into shape without doing damage to your spine? Here are a few types of cardio that won’t […]
Torticollis: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Torticollis may be a neck condition that you have never heard of before, but once you learn about the symptoms, you may realize that it is more common than you think. What are the symptoms of torticollis? What causes this condition? Are there any risk factors to be concerned about? How can chiropractic and other […]
Correcting a Poor Ergonomic Set Up When Working at Home
A bad ergonomic set up in a home office can lead to neck and back strain, along with a host of other health concerns. Today, we are going to look at some of the products you can use, or items you may just have laying around the house that can help you to correct the […]
Is It Costochondritis or GERD, and How Can a Chiropractor Help?
While some cases of chest pain are an emergency, there are many conditions that can cause chest pain that do not require immediate care. Two examples are costochondritis and GERD. What are these two conditions that cause chest pain? How can a chiropractor help? Let’s take a closer look. What Is GERD? GERD stands for […]
5 Tips for Creating an Ergonomic Setup for Your Child’s Virtual Learning
Despite the two vaccines for COVID-19, we still seem to be a long way from normal. There are still many children learning in a virtual environment. Unfortunately, many of those kids are lying in bed with a laptop. That’s a sure way to end up with back and neck issues from an early age. What […]
Dr. Ward Speaks About the Importance of Ergonomics at HR Virginia Leadership Conference
Learn simple exercises to alleviate discomfort and have better posture when working at a desk. Dr. Ward recently spoke at the 2021 HR Virginia Leadership Conference, which was held virtually on January 14 and 15 of this year. The HR Virginia SHRM State Council holds this conference annually in January, which helps others learn and […]
Is Chiropractic Care Effective for Treating Rib Pain or if I Think a Rib Is Out of Place?
Are you experiencing rib pain, or do you think that one of your ribs may have shifted out of position? In today’s post, we will discuss the answer to the following questions: What can cause a rib to shift out of position? What are the symptoms of rib pain due to misalignment? Can a chiropractor […]
Understanding Whiplash Injuries from High-Impact Collisions
When a high-impact collision occurs, whiplash is a common injury type. Why is this the case? What injuries are likely to occur in a high-impact collision, whether it is from a car accident, a sports injury, or something else? Is there any way to get help so that post-whiplash symptoms do not become chronic? Here […]
Causes of and Chiropractic Treatments for a Bulging Disc
Herniated discs (when the disc has a tear that allows the inner material to leak out) affect about 5 to 20 people out of every 1,000 adults, making it a very rare condition. However, bulging discs (when the disc is not torn but is sticking out a little between the vertebrae) is much more common. What […]
Horseback Riding and Back Pain
Horseback riding is an increasingly popular pastime. Whether you own your own horses, take riding lessons, or go on trail rides on a regular basis, you want to be sure that you are protecting your spine by riding the right way. Why can horseback riding lead to back pain if you are not careful? If […]
