by HQ Staff | May 18, 2014 | Back Pain, Back Pain Solution, Ergonomics
Most of us spend a great deal of time sitting down. We commute while sitting, only to be hunched over a computer for eight to ten hours followed by another commute home. Many of our leisure activities revolve around the computer in the form of games and online...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Ergonomics, Prevention
The human body simply was not designed to function well during extended periods of sitting. We evolved to walk vast grasslands, stalk our dinner, and glean and harvest from the surrounding countryside. Before the onset of cars, most people had to walk or ride horses...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Spinal Stenosis
The spine is a hollow, flexible column made up of many individual bones (vertebrae) that house the spinal cord, spinal fluid, intervertebral discs, and nerves. Each individual vertebra has a tunnel in the middle that the spinal cord runs through, and is separated from...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Back Pain, Exercise
Ahhh, Spring. That intoxicating time of year when everyone comes out of hibernation to squint at the sunshine and start projects, exercise routines and other outdoor activities after the long, dark, cold winter. Springtime is also when our clinic sees an awful lot of...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Sciatica
Strange as it may initially seem, a frequent culprit in pain that is located in the butt and radiates down one or both legs is actually the sciatic nerve, which originates in the lower back. Sciatica, or pain caused by irritation of or interference with the...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Arthritis
We see a lot of spinal related osteoarthritis at our clinic – arthritis is a very common condition in anyone over the age of 65. We list here some of the symptoms that could indicate arthritic changes in the spine. Keep in mind the only way to confirm a...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Back Pain Solution
Although most incidences of back pain are resolved with home care such as over-the-counter pain medication, hot and cold compresses, or moderate stretching and exercise, some symptoms could be indicative of a much more serious condition. If you experience back pain...
by HQ Staff | Jan 2, 2013 | Spondylosis
Spondylosis is an age-related osteoarthritic degeneration of the spine that typically occurs in the neck or lower back. It’s actually very common, and around 90% of people over the age of 65 will show evidence of spondylosis on x-ray, although the majority of these...
