What Causes Back Pain? Common Sources Explained
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Why Does My Back Hurt?” If there’s one question I get more than any other at Ascent Chiropractic, it’s this. It’s…
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Do Inversion Tables Help Back Pain?
Inversion table therapy: does it work? Stay up late enough watching TV and you’ll no doubt catch them: late-night infomercials advertising tables that…
Cortisone Injections: Benefits, Risks and Limitations
Cortisone Shots: The good, the bad and the ugly. Cortisone has been one of the most commonly-prescribed treatments for joint and tendon injuries, as…
Back-Pocket Wallets and Back Pain
A big wallet can cause big back problems! When it comes to your wallet, size matters. In fact, carrying a thick wallet in your back pocket can cause…
Low Back Pain Treatment: An Evidence-Based Overview
Mainstream medicine has failed people with low back pain. Low back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical care in the US – it’s certainly…
Can Your Bra Contribute to Back Pain?
Full disclosure: This post was 100% my wife’s idea. With many women now in the full swing of working from their kitchen tables and couches, there’s…
6 Back Pain Myths Explained
Let’s get the facts straight about back pain! Despite billions being spent, and millions of patients being prescribed opiates or surgery every year,…
Chiropractic Visits Without Back Pain: What to Consider
Not just pain relief – it’s pain prevention! Most patients at Ascent Chiropractic only make that first call when their back pain or neck pain is at a…
Annular Tears: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Got back pain? And if so, have you been told that your back pain is being caused by an annular tear to the spinal discs? You’re not alone – studies…
Neck and Back Pain: Chiropractic Research Overview
The Case For Chiropractic! If you’ve recently visited a medical doctor for low back pain, research says you definitely want to consider seeing a…
Chiropractic vs. Anti-Inflammatories for Back Pain: Study Review
Diclofenac vs. Chiropractic Care For Back Pain Researchers from Spine Journal recently concluded a ground-breaking study that showed astounding results…
Exercise Balls as Office Chairs: Back Pain Considerations
Does sitting on an exercise ball actually do anything? About a decade ago, the Swiss ball (the giant inflatable rubber stability balls you’ll find in…
School Backpacks: Fit, Weight and Back Comfort
Backpack Misuse in Children Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain With the new school year starting last week for Brookfield students, it’s a good time to talk…
Acetaminophen for Back Pain: A Placebo-Controlled Study
Tylenol & Back Pain The 160 million Americans who suffer from low back pain every year, especially those whose go-to for relief is acetominophen (aka…
Chiropractic Adjustment Safety: Common Concerns
Are Spinal Injections Worth The Risks? Did you know that recent research says that spinal injections can dramatically increase your risk of a vertebral…
Pregnancy Back Pain: Evaluation and Conservative Care
Pain During Pregnancy Isn’t “Normal” It’s surprisingly common for pregnant patients suffering from back pain to not seek help because it’s seen as a…
Back and Neck Pain as Causes of Disability
The Global Burden of Disease Study A recent series of studies spearheaded by the World Health Organization present a disappointing irony: while we’ve…
Social Media Use, Sitting and Back Pain
Get Off The Computer! Kids are spending more time now than ever before sitting in front of computer screens as they work on homework, check social…
Back Pain, Muscle Tone and Pain Sensitivity: Research
The Bottom Line: Chiropractic care relaxes muscles and reduces pain thresholds. At Ascent Chiropractic we frequently use chiropractic manipulation to…
Back Pain Guidelines and Spinal Manipulation
A Turning Point in the Treatment of Back Pain For decades following the inception of the chiropractic profession in 1895, Doctors of Chiropractic and…
Back Health Basics: Movement and Daily Habits
Avoiding Back Pain As we age and our bodies become more susceptible to damage from every day activities, back pain can become increasingly problematic.…
Can a Chiropractor Help a Herniated Disc?
“My Physician Diagnosed Me With A Disc Herniation. Can You Help?” I hear the same question from patients suffering from disc herniations every week.…
Consumer Reports on Chiropractic for Back Pain
Chiropractic Named The Top Choice For Back Treatment It’s no secret that back pain is one of the most prevalent and costly health conditions in the US…