Strive Chiropractic Blog
The Hidden Culprit of Chronic Back Pain: Poor Posture
Aching back. Stiff neck and shoulders. Constant discomfort. Does this sound familiar? Chronic back pain is incredibly common, uncomfortable, and often completely preventable. Though back pain is often dismissed as a hallmark of growing older, it truly doesn’t need to force its way into your day-to-day life. Chronic back pain can also be linked back…
3 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Running: some love it, while others are more than happy to watch from the sidelines. Whatever your affinity level for this activity, it’s undeniable that running is a great cardio workout. If you’re looking to up your cardio game without investing much besides your time and effort, running is really the way to go. No…
Three Common Types Of Back Pain– And How To Treat Them
Experiencing pain in your back? You’re certainly not alone. A reported 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common physical ailments, causes of missed work days, and general grievances. Yet, it’s important to understand that not all back pain is created equally.…
What Is Spondylolisthesis And How Is It Treated?
So…you’ve just been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. A condition you’ve probably never heard of until now, and the official medical name for ongoing back pain, muscle tightness, pain in the buttocks, tightness in the hamstrings, and pain worsened by walking or activity, or even difficulty standing. Now what? And should you be concerned? On the brighter…
The Real Culprit Of Shoulder Pain And Weakness: Shoulder Impingement
Pinching in your shoulder. Shooting, searing pain when reaching overhead. Achiness in your shoulder when carrying a backpack, or even just lying down. There’s never a convenient time for these kinds of symptoms to crop up, is there? If you’re having difficulty reaching up and behind your back without pain or a weak feeling, you…
The Lesser-Known Culprit Of Back Pain: Excess Weight
Did you know that over 16 million adults experience some kind of chronic back pain? It’s a leading cause of missed days of work and can be a real chore to heal for good. Many people experience back pain as an ongoing issue that they simply learn to live with on some level, partially because…