Every year, millions of kids head back to school carrying backpacks that are far heavier than their growing bodies should handle. Over time, that extra weight can lead to poor posture, muscle strain, and even long-term spinal issues. How Heavy Is Too Heavy? Most experts agree that a backpack should weigh no more than 10–15%…
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Soccer is one of the most demanding sports on the body. Players run, sprint, jump, pivot, and kick for 90 minutes or more — all of which place a huge amount of stress on the hips, pelvis, and lower back. One of the most common injuries we see in soccer athletes is sacroiliac (SI) joint…
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We have used the Posture Pump Elliptical Back Rocker Model 2000 with great success with our Corrective system of chiropractic techniques and Back to Life System over the years. It puts a curve in your lumbar spine reducing stress, hydrating the disc and relaxing muscles. All at the convenience of your home. Isn’t it time…
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One of the easiest ways to help hold your adjustments and take pressure of your discs & spinal joints is to lay on your Tri-Core pillow everyday. Your cervical spine, neck, was designed to have a anterior curve to distribute stress normally. That is why bridges and damns are built C shaped. By laying on…
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Did you know that the whole structure of your foot supports your entire weight? The slightest misalignment of muscles and bones can cause many different problems. You may even have symptoms of faulty foot mechanics. Local foot pain (specific spot), hip or back pain, even neck pain, arch or heel pain, bunions, hammer toes, leg and…
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A recent study in Spine Journal revealed that the annual cost of low back pain was a staggering $90.7 billion in this country alone. While countless studies has shown the efficacy of chiropractic as a treatment for back pain, the Manga report done in Ontario demonstrated that: “(1) chiropractic manipulation is safer than medical management…
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Do you know how to sit properly? When sitting properly, your lower back should press back into the chair while your feet rest flat on the floor or on support. Use arm rests when possible. If you are sitting for long periods shift your position from time to time. Proper sitting posture also applies when…
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Wolff’s Law The Law of Transformation of Bone Wolff’s law is so important in the strength of your bones. The structure and shape of bone permanently adapt to the loading conditions. So, if you have poor posture that causes abnormal stresses then you have Wolff’s Law starting up in your body. If you have muscle…
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One of the Wellness Attributes of the Back to Life System is Posture. Learn more by going to the Posture Category on our website: Posture Category One of the first things we do to start changing the mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors is the wall test. Its quick and easy and later we add walking posture with…
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One of the favorite and most bought supports at Back to Life Chiropractic is the Cervical Roll. It is great for laying on at the the base of your neck to put a curve in your cervical spine. This is needed now a days with the heavy use of mobile phones, lap tops and I…
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