by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Apr 1, 2019 | All, Blog Posts, General, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
CBD – There’s a lot of hype but can it help? What is it? Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been all the rage since it’s legalization in the states. The buzz about it has travelled quickly but there is still some confusion on exactly what it is and what it...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Sep 17, 2018 | All, Blog Posts, General, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Chiropractic Treatment after an Auto Accident? A person’s first instinct after an auto accident is usually to get checked out at a local Emergency Room. Since our chiropractic office is located in Bridgeton, Missouri we most commonly see patients after going to...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog Posts, General, Low Back Pain, Pregnancy
As a chiropractor who works on many pregnant women, I am always observing postures and mechanics of soon-to-be and new moms. I often see pregnant women in St. Louis, walking around Creve Coeur Lake or Forest Park, holding their lower back or rolling-out their neck as...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Jul 5, 2018 | Blog Posts, General, Low Back Pain
Why we don’t recommend Sit-ups Summary: Sit-ups will wreck your back and a promote disc herniation. Solution: To build core strength, focus on bridge and plank-based exercises. When people say they do sit-ups regularly and are complaining of low back pain, stopping...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Jun 7, 2018 | All, Blog Posts, General, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
How Should I Sleep? A common question in our office is “How should I sleep?” Assuming you have a medium-to-firm mattress and no underlying conditions creating limitations, I generally recommend one of two positions, either sleeping on your back or your side. This is...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | May 21, 2018 | All, Blog Posts, Low Back Pain
The importance of managing your own low back pain. Low back pain is the number one reason a person seeks chiropractic care. We see a myriad of low back pain patients each and every day in our office. Often times, their pain is related to nothing more than their...
