by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog Posts, General, Neck Pain
Why do you have to adjust my neck? Chiropractors get this question a lot and I understand why. It can be a scary thing if you have never had a neck adjustment done before. “Do you have to pop it?” “You’re not going to crack my neck are you?” “Do whatever you...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Jun 6, 2023 | Ask The Expert, Blog Posts, Case Of The Month, General
What is a Department of Transportation (DOT) Exam?A DOT is a physical medical exam required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) so someone can operate a commercial motor vehicle. DOT physicals are required to drive something like a semi-truck,...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | May 16, 2023 | Blog Posts, Exercise, General, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Decompression Patients frequently ask us about decompression and inversion tables. Many are curious to know if chiropractors use it, if it can help treat pain, and if Smart Pain Solutions offers decompression at their Bridgeton or Clayton office. Spinal decompression...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog Posts, General, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Sleeping Positions Chiropractors see patients with neck & low back pain every day. These aches and pains can be caused by several different reasons. Some of the most common reasons for the pain are poor sleeping posture, and old or low-quality pillows, and...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog Posts, Case Of The Month, General, Low Back Pain
To celebrate National Kidney Month, we wanted to provide some practical information on the differences between a Kidney Disorder & “Typical” Low Back Pain. National Kidney Awareness Month: What You Should Learn About Kidney Health? The Kidney’s...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Mar 9, 2021 | All, Blog Posts, General, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
The Do’s and Don’ts of Finding a Good Doc The practice of chiropractic has a wide variety of philosophies and choices on how to treat patients. This can make it difficult to find a chiropractor that is both effective and compatible with you as a patient. A...