The news today is reporting the "shocking news" that 11 people have died from West Nile Virus so far this year. We are expected to be terrified of coming into contact with this awful illness..... Meanwhile, in 2010, over 80,000 people died from adverse reactions to pharmaceutical drugs. Looks like it's time to pay more attention to what we're putting into our bodies, and less time worrying about mosquitos. Plus, if you boost your immune system with regular chiropractic adjustments and awesome … [Read more...]
What causes disc injury?
March 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The number one way to develop a lower back disc injury involved flexing forward and reaching /or lifing from the lower back. This is why you always hear "lift with your legs!" It is truly an important and wise piece of advice. When you flex forward from the back and use your smaller postural muscles to lift, this puts an incredible amount of force on the discs in the spine. These forces can cause tears and microtrauma to the outer fibers in the disc. If weakened enough, those discs will tear … [Read more...]