Currently the best and most modern treatment for back pain is non-surgical spinal decompression. This therapy has been shown effective in the treatment of herniated discs, bulging discs and degenerative discs.

Although this treatment has been practiced for years, many people do not know how it works. Worse yet, some people mistakenly believe that decompression therapy is the same as traction.

What Spinal Decompression Treats -

Non-surgical spinal decompression is done on a machine like the DRX9000. The treatment...

The statistics are daunting: two out of three children will have experienced a headache by age 15 and more than 90% of all adults will too.  Headaches are one of the most common causes for missed work and school and are the most common medical complaint.  Severe headaches can interfere not only with work but with daily activities as well.

Types of Headaches -

Headaches are classified into two groups, primary and secondary.

“    Primary headaches are not associated with any particular medical condition.  They arrive...

Injuries hurt, and for this reason among others, many of us avoid exercise.  Some of us do it because we have been injured and never recovered completely and therefore are afraid or unwilling to try again, while some of us don’t want to risk getting hurt in the first place.  These are all valid responses, but they are not really the right ones.  Activity is good, and when done right, Injuries can not only be avoided, but the healing of even very old ones can be accelerated.
Proper Body Mechanics Matter -
There are two primary...

It seems everybody these days have some fantastic new weight loss diet. Many of them claim to be all-natural. What they really mean, is the pill, shot, or what have you is found in nature. That really doesn’t mean anything. There is a big difference between a natural weight loss plan and a healthy weight loss plan!

The Truth about “Natural” Products -

“Made from all natural ingredients” sounds pretty good. We hear that and think it must be healthy. After all, how could we be harmed from an all-natural...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again:  I don’t believe in all those faddish miracle diets that are plastered all over the Internet, the television, and the magazine racks at the supermarket.  I believe that the best way to achieve weight loss is to eat whole, healthy foods combined in such a way that our bodies receive balanced, full nutrition, combined with exercise and holistic healthcare such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbals.

The Lie Behind Sugar-Free Products -

Low fat and low sugar-or...

Few things are quite as debilitating as chronic back pain.  Non-surgical spinal decompression is one of the new tools being used in chiropractic offices around the country to provide relief for a variety of back related complaints.

The Old Way -

For years the standard treatment for low back pain was a truss or surgery.  People who suffered from this chronic condition didn’t have many choices.  Recommendations of weight loss, long term rest and serious narcotics were the standards.

Some doctors were willing...

Chances are good that you’ve had a headache at some point in your life. Headaches are quite common, and they can have many different causes such as:

“    Muscle tension

“    Exhaustion

“    Not dealing with stress and anxiety

“    Withdrawal from caffeine

“    Food allergies

“    Hunger

“    Eyestrain

“    Low blood sugar

“    Neck strain

“    Sinusitis

“    Fever

If...

Many People Know The Importance Of Weight Loss, But They Have Questions About Where To Start.  How Much Weight Is Too Much?  Am I Overweight Or Just Husky?  How Can I Lose Weight Properly?

There Are Some Simple Steps You Can Take To Help You With Your Weight Loss Regimen.  And It All Starts With Finding Out If You Need To Lose Weight In The First Place.

How To Find Out If Your Are Overweight -

One Of The Ways You Can Determine If You Need To Lose Weight Is To Look At Your Body Mass Index (Bmi).  Your Bmi Is Simply The Ratio...

We all know that smoking isn’t good for us, but few people realize that the habit can increase the incidence of back pain.  A new round of research, conducted in Finland, found that even “moderate” smoking created a significant elevation in the risk of back pain.  This study supports the findings of a number of other research projects conducted around the world over the last decade.

Youth is No Protection -

Unlike in many other studies where age was a factor, this study showed that even young smokers are more likely...

Along with elbows, chins and knuckles, the neck is one of those body parts that we don’t regularly think about.  Usually it’s not until we start having neck pain or hit our elbow on something the wrong way that we start considering how important that body part is.

What Position do you keep your Neck in when you Sleep? -

The first cause that everyone jumps to when initially experiencing neck pain, is that they slept wrong.  Mandibular Decubitus Syndrome is a condition that is developed by sleeping incorrectly.

Along...