Ergonomics is sometimes overlooked when you think of hazards in the workplace. That’s because injuries caused by poor ergonomics are not as obvious as injuries from slips, falls or dangerous chemicals. But ergonomic injuries can be just as detrimental in the workplace if the hazards that cause them are left unchecked.
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If you struggle with back pain, you’re not alone. It’s the No. 1 reason people visit a chiropractor, and one of the most common things we write about!
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Have you ever considered taking your child to see a chiropractor? At first it might seem like an odd idea or even unnecessary. After all, aren’t most people who suffer from back pain older? Not so fast.
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We’ve been told for years that there’s not much a good night’s sleep can’t fix, or at least help ease. Sleep is our body’s opportunity to rest, digest, and replenish. It helps us heal!
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Did you know that the average human spends 26 years of their average 80 years of life sleeping? Let that one sink in. That’s 26 years of life spent on a mattress.
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High-heeled shoes date to the early 17th century. So does the pain associated with them.
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What makes chiropractic care so great? If you know, you know. If you don’t know, keep on reading!
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Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that often occurs because of a car accident or similar event, even if the crash occurred at low speeds.
If you have ever had sciatica pain, you know the frustration of trying to relieve that nagging, seemingly elusive shock down the back of your leg. It radiates down the sciatic nerve from your lower back to your hips, buttocks, and leg. Maybe the best way to prevent its return is understanding the common causes of worsening sciatica pain. Continue reading “Why Is My Sciatica Getting Worse? The Most Common Causes Explained”
While skiing and snowboarding are two of the world’s most popular winter sports, they are also two of the most dangerous. Since skiers can reach speeds anywhere from 25 to 45 miles per hour, injuries are an almost an inevitable part of the sport. In fact, over 200,000 injuries required treatment in a doctors office or hospital as the result of skiing and snowboarding-related activities in 2014.
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