I often get asked by patients what they can do keep their spine aligned. In the last article I discussed what causes your spine to go out of alignment. So if we look at the causes we can find strategies to help you keep your spine aligned. Some of the causes include: being sedentary, mental stress, poor eating habits, being overweight, flat feet, previous injuries and damage to your spine, and getting too much exercise. Let’s discuss each of these in the context of what you can do to keep … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Do you get sudden hip pain and your leg feels like it is giving out when you stand up or walk? Or maybe you notice your groin pain or hip pain when running or walking after awhile? Maybe you get low back pain or knee pain at the same time? Regardless, your hip pain is preventing you from enjoying your physical activities and for that matter just everyday walking and standing. The key to getting the proper treatment for hip pain is finding out the common causes of hip … [Read more...]
Knee Pain Caused by Head Being Out of Alignment
You have had knee pain building up for months. It’s swollen and it bothers you when you are on your feet. The longer you walk, the worse your knee pain is. You didn’t have a fall or sports injury. X-rays show some mild arthritis in the knee joint, but anti-inflammatory drugs aren’t helping with the swelling or pain. You’re beginning to think it’s all in ‘your head’. And you may be right. Some knee pain is because ‘your head is out of alignment’. In a previous article, I discussed ‘5 … [Read more...]