Bottom Line: Pregnant women are certainly not immune to aches and pains. In fact, it's estimated that over 85% of expecting mothers will deal with back pain. Finding relief without the use of medication is almost always the best route for the health of mom and baby. Even over-the-counter medications can be risky to take before and during pregnancy. Why it Matters: All medications have side-effects, and these are often heightened during pregnancy. For instance, a drug like acetaminophen … [Read more...] about NSAID Risks: Making Smart Healthcare Decisions During Pregnancy
Barlas Chiropractic
What Happens During a Visit to Our Practice?
Bottom Line: Most of the time, going to a new doctor isn't exactly what you would call a good time. You might actually call it a pain in the neck because it can be so stressful under the best of circumstances. In fact, you may just learn to live with your physical pain until it finally gets worse than the emotional toll of going to the doctor. If that sounds familiar… you're not alone, and you should know that our practice is different. We have a simple process that will help you find … [Read more...] about What Happens During a Visit to Our Practice?
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
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
Surgery vs. Chiropractic: The Shocking Results
Bottom Line: Surgery is considered a last resort for the treatment of neck and back problems. The risks are significant, the costs are high, and the recovery is long and painful. If you haven't found relief with physical therapy or medications for your back pain, you may think surgery is next on the list. Well, new research has shown that Chiropractic care should be considered first, and the results may surprise you. Why it Matters: It's well known that the failure rate for … [Read more...] about Surgery vs. Chiropractic: The Shocking Results
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