Pain can originate in one part of the body and felt in another. This is true of back pain as well. Doctors call this “referred pain,” which simply means that pain in one part of your body is felt in another. This happens because parts of the body share the same nerve pathways. A good example of referred pain is the pain felt in the left arm that accompanies a heart attack.…
Read More »When suffering from severe neck and back pain, most people will visit their chiropractor. This is the right move, as chiropractic care can relieve pain by helping to strengthen the spine and supporting structures. However, according to the American Chiropractic Association, you can help increase the benefits of chiropractic care by partaking in a very popular form of exercise: yoga. Yoga has proven to be quite effective in helping to reduce the pain individuals feel in their lower back and neck.…
Read More »Knee pain is one of the most common complaints among runners. Whether it’s the dull, behind-the-kneecap ache of runner’s knee that tends to affect new runners, or the dreaded ache of IT band syndrome, which can plague even the most experienced athletes, knee pain can leave you sidelined for weeks while you watch your friends train and compete. Common recommendations for avoiding knee pain include running in properly fitted shoes and not increasing your mileage too quickly.…
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