by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Dec 2, 2017 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, pain-relief
Lower back pain during pregnancy is quite common. In fact, between 50-75% of all pregnant women will experience low back pain. The pain is usually caused from rapid changes in weight, posture, gait and hormones. The average woman gains between 20-40 pounds throughout...
by Website Administrator | Nov 4, 2017 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine
“If you suffer from upper or mid-back pain, you could have a restricted joint in that areaof your spine” Thoracic Joint Restriction Your spine is made up of 24 bones stacked on top of each other with a soft “disc” between each segment to allow for flexibility....
by Website Administrator | Nov 3, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
Thoracic Rotation: An easy exercise for your upper and mid-back. No equipment required! Thoracic Rotation Begin on your hands and knees and shift back so that your buttock is on your heels. Place one hand behind your neck with your elbow pointing downward. Rotate your...
by John Panopoulos | Oct 28, 2017 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, pain-relief
In 2013 The American Medical Association went on record endorsing chiropractic care in a patient information synopsis: “Many treatments are available for low back pain… people benefit from chiropractic therapy.” And earlier this year the AMA published a new guideline...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise
Low Row Attach the center of an elastic exercise band to a doorknob or other sturdy object in front of you. Grasp one end of the band in each hand and with straight arms at your side, stretch the band backwards. Keep your palms facing backward and arms pointed...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
“Water Aerobics” simply means that you are exercising in the pool. Water exercise adds resistance but reduces the effect of gravity, and is usually less stressful on your joints, so it’s an ideal choice for arthritis sufferers. You do not need to be a swimmer to...
