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
The Most Common Spinal Disc Problems
Bottom Line: Have you ever experienced back pain? Did you know that it's one of the most common health complaints in the US? Each day about 31 million Americans report having back pain! Much of this is due to spinal disc issues. Why it Matters: Your spinal disc is a complex piece of cartilage that sits between the vertebrae (bones) that make up your spine. Your discs have two parts. The tough outer portion, called the annulus fibrosus, is made up of collagen fibers. The inside of the … [Read more...] about The Most Common Spinal Disc Problems
Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
Bottom Line: Staying healthy as you age isn't just about adding more years to your life. It's also about adding more life to your years! Participating in daily physical activity and exercise can help ensure that you maintain a high quality of life as you get older, as well as help you reduce aches and improve your mental and emotional attitude. Why it Matters: Time marches on but getting older doesn't mean that you’ll have to live an inactive life. Weakness and poor balance … [Read more...] about Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
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