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Chiropractic Services Beyond Adjustments

Chiropractic Services Beyond Adjustments

Chiropractic Services Beyond Adjustments Spine-health's growing Chiropractic Directory. The focus on spinal adjustment is what makes doctors of chiropractic unique in their approach to treating patients with spinal complaints. The chiropractic adjustment ,

Analgesics for Back Pain and Neck Pain

Analgesics for Back Pain and Neck Pain

Simply put, analgesics are pain-relieving drugs—and you may know them better as painkillers. In fact, the word "analgesic" is derived from the Greek words "an" and "algesis," meaning without pain. If you've ever suffered from a back and/or neck condition,

The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer Players by Dave Monsees

The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer Players by Dave Monsees

[David Monsees is a junior studying Exercise and Sport Science – Athletic Training at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and an  Athletic Development Intern at Athletic Lab .] The Importance of Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Soccer

John F. Kennedy’s Life-long Struggles With Chronic Back Pain

John F. Kennedy’s Life-long Struggles With Chronic Back Pain

At age 43, John F. Kennedy was the youngest president elected into U.S. office, and was portrayed as full of youth and vigor. But he was far from healthy, and spent most of his adult life struggling with many medical problems, including back pain that started

Landmark long-term study shows opioids no good for back pain

Landmark long-term study shows opioids no good for back pain

Got back pain? Think once, twice and then again before taking any opioid-based painkillers, warn international experts after the release of groundbreaking new research. It found opioids were no better than ibuprofen or paracetamol at reducing lower back pain

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries

South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries He is growing like a weed. But it’s a weed we cultivate, a weed we help grow. More Headlines South Georgia football team hopes new helmets can reduce brain injuries By Derrick Davis |

Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

In the middle of a prescription painkiller overdose crisis in the United States, a San Diego VA study finds that veterans with chronic pain would be well-served to put down the pills and pick up a yoga mat. After six months of twice-a-week yoga sessions, San

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs

Poor Utility of Gonadal Shielding for Pediatric Pelvic Radiographs Mark C. Lee, MD; Jessica Lloyd, BSBE; Matthew J. Solomito, PhD Orthopedics References Abstract Plain pelvic radiographs are commonly used for a variety of pediatric orthopedic disorders. Lead

Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning - SimpliFaster

Mastering the Basics in Strength and Conditioning - SimpliFaster

I am one of the (increasing) many who say that “The Basics” must be in place first in order to optimize any training program. They work, they’ve always worked, and they will continue to work forever! I also know what I think are the basics—the