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Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Relief

Jul 24

Sciatica is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide, causing pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down to the legs. This pain can be debilitating and significantly impact one’s quality of life. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and natural relief options for sciatica is crucial for those seeking to manage and overcome this condition. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself but a symptom of an underlying …

What is Inflammation?

by Dr Oz

Jun 22

Bottom Line: If you’ve ever cut your finger or twisted your ankle, then you have first-hand experience with inflammation. The redness, swelling, pain and heat are all hallmarks of the inflammatory process. In some ways, this is the first step of the healing process as your body begins to repair the injured tissue. However, there is another side to inflammation that can be extremely damaging to your overall health…chronic inflammation. Why it Matters: Chronic …

Back Facts to Keep You Active

by Dr Oz

Apr 22

Bottom Line: Nothing can slow you down faster than a bad back. It can be difficult to exercise, play sports, or even get to the grocery store when your back hurts. Age, lack of exercise, excess weight, improper lifting, and too many hours sitting can all result in low back pain. Research has shown that over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. The good news? Researchers have found …

Back Facts to Keep You Active

by Dr Oz

Apr 21

Bottom Line: Nothing can slow you down faster than a bad back. It can be difficult to exercise, play sports, or even get to the grocery store when your back hurts. Age, lack of exercise, excess weight, improper lifting, and too many hours sitting can all result in low back pain. Research has shown that over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. The good news? Researchers have …

Bad Disc Slowing You Down?

by Dr Oz

Apr 21

Bottom Line: Spinal discs play an essential role in your low back, acting as small shock absorbers and giving you the ability to move in many different directions. Your discs are comprised of two major parts: an outer ring of cartilage, which provides support, and a jelly-like center that facilities motion. As age and injuries catch up with us, the discs can herniate. A herniated disc occurs when the middle (the jelly) of the disc …

Bad Disc Slowing You Down?

by Dr Oz

Apr 20

Bottom Line: Spinal discs play an essential role in your low back, acting as small shock absorbers and giving you the ability to move in many different directions. Your discs are comprised of two major parts: an outer ring of cartilage, which provides support, and a jelly-like center that facilities motion. As age and injuries catch up with us, the discs can herniate. A herniated disc occurs when the middle (the jelly) of the disc …

Back Facts to Keep You Active

by Dr Oz

Apr 20

Bottom Line: Nothing can slow you down faster than a bad back. It can be difficult to exercise, play sports, or even get to the grocery store when your back hurts. Age, lack of exercise, excess weight, improper lifting, and too many hours sitting can all result in low back pain. Research has shown that over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. The good news? Researchers have found …

Evidence-Based Solutions for Back Pain

by Dr Oz

Apr 20

Bottom Line: So, you’ve got back pain. It’s altered your life, changed your daily activities, curbed your exercise, and maybe even made you a bit irritable. Now what? Well, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Nearly everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life. Thankfully we have a method of care to help you get back on your feet without the risks associated with medications and surgery. Chiropractic! Research has shown …

How Sitting Can Ruin Your Back

by Dr Oz

Apr 20

Bottom Line: Our bodies are designed to move! Many of us however, are trapped commuting to work or spending long hours at a desk staring at a computer screen. For all of the advantages of the modern world, we have noticed an increase in sedentary tendencies. Shockingly, this mostly sedentary lifestyle has been linked to a vast array of disease. Researchers have found too much sitting each day is as dangerous as smoking! Yes, it’s …

The Low Back: Your Foundational Core

by Dr Oz

Oct 19

Bottom Line: Your core is made up of the groups of muscles that provide stability in the abdominal and lower back regions. It includes your abs and the deep muscles that surround and support your spine. These muscles also coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and spine. Ideally, your core and low back work together in a balance of strength and flexibility. A lack of flexibility or strength in your core can contribute to …

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Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Relief

What is Inflammation?

Back Facts to Keep You Active

Back Facts to Keep You Active

Bad Disc Slowing You Down?

Bad Disc Slowing You Down?

Back Facts to Keep You Active

Evidence-Based Solutions for Back Pain

How Sitting Can Ruin Your Back

The Low Back: Your Foundational Core

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