Bottom Line: You don't have to live in pain! Researchers have discovered that abnormal motion patterns are one of the leading causes of those chronic aches and pains. As a result, leading healthcare organizations now recommend spinal adjustments as one of the most evidence-based care options for natural pain relief. Why it Matters: When you focus on supporting the structure and function of your spine and body overall, you allow for the maximum expression of your health. … [Read more...] about How to Find Relief and Move Better
Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Bottom Line: Posture is described as the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting, or lying down. Most experts would agree that "good" posture reduces the stress on your spine by balancing the load placed upon the muscles and ligaments that support it. Why it Matters: Good posture is essential because it helps you keep your bones and joints in proper alignment. This helps reduce the wear and tear on your joints and can decrease the strain on the ligaments that support … [Read more...] about Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Is there a perfect posture?
Bottom Line: "Sit up straight and stop slouching!" You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to think about a "balanced" or "dynamic" posture than perfect posture, and we're also discovering that our ability to change positions and move may be more critical than our static position while standing or sitting. Why it Matters: Your posture is made up of a … [Read more...] about Is there a perfect posture?
Preventing Back Pain at Home
The Bottom Line: Nearly all of us are spending more time at home now than ever before. This often comes concurrently with back pain, as we spend more time on couches, beds, or non-ergonomically perfect work stations. All of this time spent with our backs and necks in unfavorable positions leads to low back pain or neck pain for many of us. Although Barlas Chiropractic is still open and here to help if you need anything, if you are experiencing back pain from working at home, try these … [Read more...] about Preventing Back Pain at Home
Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Stay Healthy During and After This Time of Crisis By now we have all learned of the importance of social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and reduce the incidence of COVID-19, and I urge you to adhere to distancing recommendations. This includes avoiding contact with groups of people, even small groups of close friends, unfortunately. Also, washing your hands constantly and cleaning commonly touched surfaces is a must for all of us, especially now. Aside … [Read more...] about Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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