Why is core stability important Your core is the foundation of musculoskeletal wellness. Most movements you undertake on a daily basis originate in the core, or at least utilize it in some manner. The core forms a link between the upper and lower body and weakness in this crucial center link underpins a lot of…
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Core mechanics contribute to a healthy spine But surprisingly few people are able to take advantage of their core when it comes to supporting the lower back. Think about your core and what it means to you: is it just an ambiguous mass of muscle in the middle of your body; or is it a…
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Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world Even doubters of this grandiose statement have to admit that the phenomenon of back pain has established itself firmly in society. Its presence is on the rise, with conservative estimates stating that as much as 80% of our country’s population will experience back pain…
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Radiculopathy is irritating At its most basic, radiculopathy is a condition characterized by compression and/or irritation of a spinal nerve as it exits the spinal cord. Symptoms include: Pain Feelings of numbness and tingling Weakness in the extremities Most commonly occurring in the lumbar and cervical segments of the spine, radiculopathy often results from activities…
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Musculoskeletal medicine matters for quality of life Understanding the complexities of the musculoskeletal human means coming to better terms with what causes pain, especially chronically recurring pain that can become life-defining. Chiropractic, in its own way, is a form of pain science that seeks to treat the underlying causes of pain rather than repress or…
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White collar work hurts White collar work doesn’t involve the dangers of lifting that more physically demanding jobs do, but it still takes a toll on the body. And precisely where does it hurt? The lower back. Because the average office worker can spend more than seven hours a day sitting while on the job,…
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Don’t let your job kill your back Automobile mechanics are in an industry that can be disastrous for the back. Consistently ranked in the top 10 of professions that cause back pain, the auto mechanic faces unique challenges to maintaining their spines’ integrity. Cars are large, awkward objects that require a human to bend, dip…
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Each job comes with its own set of occupational hazards for the spine Which means that it is important to identify those risks that are particular to your job. And while it may seem apparent that construction workers face a higher incidence rate of injury to their back, you may be surprised to find that…
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The Spinal Motion Segment There are thirty-three vertebrae that make up the human spine. Between each one is a spinal motion segment, also known as a functional spinal unit. Spinal motion segments are made up of: Two vertebrae Intervertebral disc Two facet joints A host of supportive ligaments and other soft tissue The first three in the…
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Chiropractic is part of a lifestyle that contributes to overall wellness At Holmes Chiropractic, our most important goal is to help people live a healthy and vital life. We have identified a host of elements that make up this particular kind of life: Regularly energized Active living is your norm Good diet choices are standard…
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