Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic Low Back Pain

The most significant type of chronic physical pain in the body is chronic low back pain. Why is this area so prevalent when it comes to chronic pain? What can be done to try and alleviate some of the suffering? And, is there any prevention that might curb this...
Chiropractic Care for Soon-To-Be and New Moms

Chiropractic Care for Soon-To-Be and New Moms

Low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are common complaints during pregnancy. Some studies suggesting these conditions affect up to half of expecting mothers. In the postpartum period, it’s estimated that as many as one in-five women will continue to...
Chiropractic Care and Back Pain

Chiropractic Care and Back Pain

Some common thoughts that people dread when it comes to healthcare, including chiropractic care and back pain, include fear, worry and scariness. No one wants to hear the word “cancer”, as an example. Now that’s scary. Some other words are not quite as scary but they...
What’s causing my neck / back pain?

What’s causing my neck / back pain?

A common question at the chiropractic clinic is “What’s causing my neck / back pain?” It’s a good and interesting question to know your neck and back pain cause. Patients do have access to information that might help them determine the cause of their pain. Especially...
The Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica

The Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica

What is sciatica and how does it relate to the lower back, low back pain, and leg pain? The roots of the sciatic nerve exit the spine through several levels in the lower back. They then join in the buttock region, and travel down into the lower extremities. When...