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 | Jan 24, 2018 | All, Blog Posts, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Nurses are the backbone of the medical system, but during a relentless 12-hour shift, it may be hard to protect their own backbone’s. Are you a nurse? Maybe this speaks to you? Do you struggle with daily stress and pain from regular work activities that affects your...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Sep 13, 2017 | Blog Posts, General, Low Back Pain, Pediatric Chiropractic
Is Your Child’s Backpack Weighing Them Down? Now that school is back in full swing, it’s time to think about your child’s spinal health. Are their backpacks weighing them down? For most students, the answer is yes. Aside from necessary school items such as binders,...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Feb 27, 2017 | All, Blog Posts, Low Back Pain
Case of the Month: February 2017 A middle-aged male patient presented to our office reporting “severe sciatica” that began two days prior with no mechanism of injury. The patient had a history of intermittent Low Back Pain since beginning a desk job two...
by drbo@smartpainsolutions.com | Jan 19, 2017 | All, Blog Posts, Case Of The Month, Low Back Pain
Man with low back Pain Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferer Finally Sleeps!A middle-aged man presented to our office complaining of Chronic Low Back Pain. Pain was so bad it caused the patient to have trouble falling asleep, and staying asleep through the night. The...