3 Tips for Avoiding Back Pain While Attending Football Games
The football season is upon us, and many parents are going to be spending Friday nights in the bleachers cheering on their rising star. Unfortunately, most high school football stadiums are equipped with the most uncomfortable seats you can imagine. It’s even led to the term “bleacher back” to describe the back pain caused by […]
Exercises to Prepare You for Pain-Free Snow Shoveling
There are few winter activities that result in as much back pain as shoveling snow. Before it really starts to come down this winter, you can get your back ready by performing certain exercises that strengthen the right muscles. This, combined with proper shoveling technique, can help to protect your back this winter. Leg Exercises […]
5 Ways to Stay Active During Winter
Sometimes we may be tempted to think that bears are doing it the right way by hibernating during the cold weather. Unfortunately, this isn’t an option for humans, and we not only still have to go about our normal day to day activities in the winter, but we also have to stay active as far […]
Case Study: Sacroiliac Joint
Amy was active and retired. She presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation with pain in her right low back region. She reported one year after a total hip replacement. She had been seeing a pain management physician and had undergone multiple cortisone injections. The injections were helpful but did not fully resolve her pain. Her […]
Text Neck The Emerging Epidemic That Can Mess Up Your Spine
If you haven’t heard of text neck, we’ll save you from having to Google the term. It describes the effect on the spine, especially the neck and upper back, that is the result of frequent use of computers, smartphones, tablets, and other forms of modern technology. The problem is the posture people assume when using […]
Basketball Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips
When you’re not watching your favorite college teams duke it out in this year’s NCAA Tournament, are you hitting the court yourself to get some exercise and enjoy a favorite pastime of many Americans? If so, injury prevention needs to play a role in preparation and gameplay. Here are a few ways to avoid injury […]
Case Study: Wrestling
Matt was a competitive high school wrestler who had attained a national ranking. He presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation with a burning pain at the base of his neck between his shoulder blades. This problem had developed over the past month and had slowly gotten worse. When Matt came into the office it was […]
Dr. Ward Attends 2017 Sports Symposium: Foot and Ankle
Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation specializes in the care of sports injuries. To that end, Dr. Ward attended a special sports symposium at the National University of Health Science in Lombard, Illinois that discussed various elements of the care of sports-related foot and ankle injuries. Dr. Ward and his wife in Chicago, IL Injuries to the […]
Solution to Persistent Low Back Pain After Driving Long Hours
Do you often have to drive long hours for work, personal, or recreation purposes? If so, you may have noticed that persistent low back pain and long hours behind the wheel seem to go hand-in-hand. Why is this the case? What can you do to reduce strain on the back while driving? What treatment is […]
How to Address Upper Back Discomfort
Work in an Office and Experiencing Persistent Upper Back Pain? With millions of Americans working office jobs, it’s no surprise that so many people experience upper back pain. Working in an office is one of the most taxing jobs on your body and your posture! When you work in an environment that encourages bad posture, […]