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Sciatica is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest and thickest nerve in the human body, becomes irritated or compressed...

Sciatica is a word used to describe nerve pain in the leg caused by compression and/or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body...

Any kind of stress threatens your balance or homeostasis. When something is out of bal ance your stress response attempts to ease that stressor and renew calmness. “When you are faced with a stressful situation...

There are approximately 24 vertebrae (bones) stacked on top of each other from the bottom of the skull to the pelvis. In between each vertebra there is a soft cushioning disc (intervertebral disc).

As we age, if we’re not taking measures to prevent it, our bones and connective tissue can start to degenerate and weaken, leaving us prone to injury. Sitting all day at work can expedite this process, since weight bearing is what makes our bones and joints stronger.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has found that many golfers contort their bodies into strange twisted postures that generates a great deal of torque. Add this motion with a bent-over stance, repeated 120 times over three or four hours, along with walking several miles, and you have a great workout and a recipe for lower-back trouble.

Nerves start from your brain, extend to your spinal cord, and send and receive important messages. But applying too much pressure on your nerves may cause a pinched nerve that sends warning signals to your brain.

Wallicia was kind enough to share her chiropractic experience in my office. If you know someone who has shoulder pain please share with them.

Sciatica pain usually begins from the lower back and radiates to one leg but may involve both legs in some cases. Patients may feel it as a dull ache of mild to moderate intensity or severe pain described as the worst kind of pain they experienced in their life.

Winter season brings with it an extra chore for most of us-that is shoveling snow. It could be a good physical activity but you need to take few precautions to avoid lower back pain while shoveling.