joints

Is the TikTok ‘Back Crack Challenge’ Safe For Your Spine?

August 9, 2021

Can the #backcrackchallenge hurt you? TikTok challenges usually take the form of teenagers being idiots for viral fame and attention. Like eating a Tide pod. Or the #peeyourpantschallenge (don’t worry, I don’t get it either). But they’ve recently expanded into questionable health remedies. Case in point: TikTok’s latest viral challenge involves different maneuvers to crack […]

Does Cracking Your Joints Cause Arthritis?

September 4, 20193

Is it ok to crack your joints? Say you’ve been working at your computer for a while and you’re feeling a little stiff. So you roll your head around until you get a satisfying “pop!”, your neck feels a bit looser, and you get back to work. Only to realize that you need to do […]

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4 Reasons What We Do At Ascent For Back Pain Just Makes Sense Jul 11

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Back Pain During Pregnancy? Why You Need a Chiropractor When You’re Expecting Jul 5

Pregnancy isn’t exactly fun for a woman’s body. Of course, pregnancy is...
Rib Out? How A Chiropractor Can Help Fix A Slipped Rib Jun 20

Got a rib out? You’re getting out of bed in the morning...
Exercise Programming Is Overcomplicated: The Simplified Guide To Workout Routines [Science] Jun 13

We make exercise too complicated. With all the science that’s been done...
7 Quotes From Experts That Will Change How You Look At Back Pain Jun 6

Is it time to rethink how we approach back pain? Americans are...
What Really Causes Arthritis (And How Do You Prevent It)? May 31

“Why do I have arthritis?” May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it’s...
Ibuprofen: Blocking Inflammation With Drugs Leads To Chronic Pain [Study] May 23

Can Ibuprofen put you at risk for chronic pain? A new paradigm-shifting...
Skip The Cheap Flip-Flops This Summer: They’re Making Your Foot & Back Pain Worse! May 16

Why do cheap flip-flops hurt your feet (and your back)? After a...
7 Signs (Beyond Back Pain & Neck Pain) That You Need To See A Chiropractor May 9

Do you need to see a chiropractor? When you throw your back...
Lower Back Pain From Squats? How To Squat Without Hurting Your Back May 2

How to avoid back pain when squatting! As humans, we tend to...