Bottom Line: An estimated 85% of women experience back pain during pregnancy. Why? As a woman enters her second or third trimester, her growing baby pulls her body’s center of gravity forward, which in turn increases the curve of her low back. That increased amount of stress on the low back often leads to pain. Why it Matters: Spinal adjustments are considered a highly safe, effective, non-invasive, and evidence-based option for women to find relief from pregnancy induced back pain. In … [Read more...] about Tips to Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy
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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?
The Health Benefits of Spinal Adjustments
Bottom Line: Exciting new research indicates a surprising array of health benefits may come from receiving regular spinal adjustments. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to stay active for years to come, or looking to achieve peak performance, spinal adjustments may be a smart choice to improve your quality of life. Why it Matters: One of the top benefits of spinal adjustments is that they can dramatically reduce your aches and pains. Before improving our performance, we … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Spinal Adjustments
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
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