by Jeffrey Tucker, DC, DACRB from Dynamic Chiropractic How to discover if your chronic pain is a leg length discrepancy and how to correct it. Treatment and regular exercise can help correct posture/imbalance, overuse injuries and increase leg strength. To…
Going Shoeless: The Pros & Cons of Barefoot Running
by Linsay Way, DC from Dynamic Chiropractic Harvard study and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise trial analyze the benefits and hazards of “going Paleo”. Is it about the shoe we wear (or don’t) or is it about how we run? To read…
Sitting Is the New Smoking
by Jeffrey Tucker from Dynamic Chiropractic Don’t grow old with low back pain. If you have to sit for long periods make sure you have good posture and good lumbar support. Get up frequently, take a walk, but before running, exercise your…
Back Pain Is #1 Cause of Disability Worldwide
by Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor, Dynamic Chiropractic Studies from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 highlight the pressing need to prevent and treat spinal and musculoskeletal disorders. To read more, click here.
Running Form: Should a Heel-First Strike Pattern Be Discouraged?
Dr. Thomas Michaud writes about strike patterns and injury potential. from Dynamic Chiropractic To read the article, click here.
The Impact of Slouched Posture: A Review of the Recent Literature
by Jasper Sidhu, BSc, DC from Dynamic Chiropractic We’re sitting more often and, in most cases, longer. Whether it’s during leisure or work activities, sitting in slouched posture appears to be a major factor to consider in the treatment of…
The Newest Public-Health Epidemic: Sitting Too Much, Moving Too Little
by Paul Hooper, DC, MPH, MS from Dynamic Chiropractic A follow up to the previous article “Sit or Stand? Strategies to Improve Workplace Health and Reduce Disease.” Partly due to rising health costs and the awareness that sitting for long…
The Science of Treating Neck Pain
by Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor, Dynamic Chiropractic Canadian evidence yields updated recommendations for acute and chronic pain. To read more, click here.
Non-Pharmacological Therapies Recommended for Low Back Pain
In response to research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain. To…
Back Pain Facts and Statistics
Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially seek treatment from a chiropractor for relief from this pervasive condition. In this article from the American Chiropractic Association, learn a few interesting facts about back pain.…