Who doesn’t love reading their daily horoscope and sun sign predictions in the paper or online? Some see it as harmless fun, but others believe the stars can reveal a lot about our lives, including our health. In fact, those who believe in astrology claim that the way you manage pain – and where YOUR health might be v … Read More
You may not have heard the term "latissimus dorsi" before, but I'll bet you know what it is: This large, flat, V-shaped back muscle is more commonly known as your "lats." And if you've been unfortunate enough to pull a lat muscle, you know that latissimus dorsi pain can not only be debilitating, it can seriously affect yo … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Did you know that back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor? It’s true… millions of Americans trudge into doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics every year, desperate for relief from back strains and sprains. And yet, they continue … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. If you haven’t already, you probably will at some point experience a pulled back muscle. They’re the most common cause of low back pain. It could happen during a game of golf, while cleaning the garage, or even on the dance floor. While we often tend to ref … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Diverticulitis is a serious condition that can cause irritating pelvic and lower back pain. To understand why diverticulitis can cause pelvic and low back pain, you have to know what diverticulitis actually is -- and how it's different from diverticulosis. … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. When people experience pain in their chest, they tend to automatically think the worst -- that they may be having a heart attack. Although it's true that chest pain on your left side can be a warning sign of a heart attack, it's pretty safe to assume that chest … Read More
How is it that professional athletes can play hurt or beat themselves up on game day, and a week later they can do it again – and continue to do this week after week, year after year? More than likely, they're getting "fixed up" with cortisone shots. You see, science has learned how to trick the body into feeling better a … Read More
[Bonus Content: 13 powerful nutrients that rub out pain on contact] Some of the most popular pain relief products available on the market today are topical analgesics. These over-the-counter pain relief products come in various forms: There are pain relieving gels, roll-ons, sprays and topical analgesic creams. Ther … Read More
The average American spends anywhere from eight to 12 hours a day sitting. Despite the significant amount of time we spend sitting throughout the day, most people don't pay any regard to the chair they use. But know this: a good chair can be a key factor in relieving debilitating back pain and neck pain — and avoiding … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. Spondylolisthesis ("spon-dee-low-lis-thee-sis”) is a big fancy word that simply means a vertebra in your spine has slipped out of position. It sounds like a pretty extreme condition. And spondylolisthesis can be the source of severe back pain, usually in the lo … Read More