Just as good sitting and standing posture is important to the health of your neck and spine, so is good sleep posture. Choosing the right pillow is an important part of maintaining a healthy sleep posture. The purpose of a good pillow is to keep your head and neck aligned in a neutral position while…
We live in a world where we are constantly connected. We always have our phones in our hands and we can be reached at any time. But this constant connectivity can actually be a big pain in the neck and it all comes down to how you look at it… literally. “Text neck” refers to…
For some of us, winter is the season of beautiful snow falls that coat the trees and ground giving everything a fresh, powdery, dream-like look. But winter can also be treacherous. We’ve all seen someone slip and fall on a patch of ice, and may have even fallen ourselves. Extremely cold temperatures mixed with snow,…
Don’t shop ‘til you drop this holiday season. Here are some helpful tips on preventing back pain while holiday shopping:
Back pain affects eight out of ten people at some time in their lives. In fact over 33 million Americans are currently experiencing back pain. There are simple things that people can change to prevent recurring back pain and one of those is correcting poor posture.
By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM It is a common misconception that if you have back pain you should avoid exercising. This misconception allows people to rely too heavily on pain medication and inactivity. For most back problems exercise and movement are essential to the healing process. Controlled, gradual, and progressive exercise-as opposed to…
By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you have noticed that cold weather worsens your pain, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the European Project on OsteoArthritis (EPOSA) of 800 people with arthritis, 67% stated that the weather adversely affected their pain. In another study published on PLoS One by…
By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM Many people suffer from back pain due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and sciatica. If you have any of these conditions, you might benefit from sleeping on your side in the ‘fetal’ position with a pillow between your legs. Alternatively, sleeping on your back with two pillows…
By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you suffer from neck or back pain, riding in the car for more than an hour can be a real challenge. If you plan on traveling this summer, consider the following tips to minimize back and neck pain.
By David J BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM Thankfully it’s that time of year again. Spring is here, and as we emerge from winter hibernation, many of us will jump into our spring cleaning projects. Don’t let spring clean up mean you are ‘springing’ to the emergency room from an overuse or acute injury.