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Are Sit Ups Causing Your Lower Back Pain? Why the Army, Navy & Marines Are Ditching Sit Ups

June 22, 2020Exercise

Are Sit Ups Bad For Your Back? The US Army recently nixed sit ups when they updated their physical readiness tests, and the Navy and Marines are set to do the same this summer. They’re all finally following what fitness researchers (and your chiropractor) have been saying for years: sit ups, V-ups, and the like […]

Get Abs Without Back Pain: How To Strengthen Your Core Without Harming Your Back

January 28, 2019Exercise

The Best Core Strengthening Exercises that Won’t Harm Your Back! THE CORE. We hear about the core and the importance of strengthening the core all the time, and if you’re a patient at Ascent Chiropractic, you’re probably sick of hearing me talk about why you need to be working on your core musculature.

Is Your Bra Causing Your Back Pain? Oct 19

Full disclosure: This post was 100% my wife’s idea. With many women now in...
6 Shoe Lacing Hacks To Fix Foot Pain & Make Your Running Shoes More Comfortable Oct 12

Sometimes your feet need a little extra customization. Chances are, when you take a...
Hike Somewhere New: The Best Trails in Southeastern Wisconsin to Explore This Fall Oct 5

Fall is hiking time in Wisconsin. Low humidity, mild temperatures and bright, vibrant colors....
The New Research You NEED To Know To Stay Healthy During The COVID-19 Second Wave Sep 28

Wisconsin is on the brink of a major outbreak. In the past week, Wisconsin...
The 8 Best Yoga Poses For Low Back Pain Relief Sep 21

Suffering from low back pain? You’re not alone. 26 million Americans live with daily...
Can A Chiropractor Help Fix Scoliosis? Sep 14

What can a chiropractor do … for scoliosis? It’s a common question from patients...
No Meds For Back Pain, Says New American College of Physicians Guidelines Sep 8

Skip the meds – try chiropractic first. Low back pain – one of the...
The BEST Spinal Decompression Stretch You’ve Never Tried! Aug 31

Whether you realize it or not, your spine is constantly being compressed. Whether it’s...
Hydration: How Much Water Do You Really Need Every Day? Aug 24

Staying hydrated is essential for good health. After all, your body is about 60%...
STRESSED OUT: Politics Are (Literally) Making Us Sick Aug 17

Warning: Politics Are Bad For Your Health! The constant stream of political news these...
6 Back Pain Myths – BUSTED! Aug 10

Let’s get the facts straight about back pain! Despite billions being spent, and millions...
#*&%! Studies Show Swearing During Your Workout Boosts Strength & Performance Aug 3

Can swearing at the gym make you stronger? Anyone who’s ever really pushed themselves...