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The Connection Between Comfortable Shoes and Spinal Health
You probably don't give your shoes much thought—until your feet hurt. But what if the shoes you slip on each morning are doing more than cushioning your soles? What if they're quietly shaping the health of your spine, your posture, and how your entire body moves through the day?
Footwear may seem like a minor detail in the big picture of health, but for those of us who specialize in spinal alignment, it's a daily conversation. As an upper cervical chiropractor, I've seen the ripple effect that begins with poorly designed or worn-out shoes. That ache in your lower back after a walk? Is the tension in your neck by mid-afternoon? Sometimes, it all starts with the wrong support underfoot.
Desk Job Survival Guide for a Pain-Free Spine
Having a desk job is somewhat of a mixed bag. It comes with perks like a consistent paycheck and the joy of working in sweatpants (at least for remote workers). But a desk job also comes with a darker side. Sitting for hours every day can wreak havoc on your spine, leading to chronic pain, poor posture, and an unshakable bond with the nearest bottle of ibuprofen.
June is National Safety Month, so there's no better time to tackle this often-overlooked health issue. If you've been ignoring those neck twinges or lower back aches, it's time to make a change.
The good news? There are fairly simple ways you can protect your spine and prevent long-term issues without quitting your day job or becoming a yoga guru. Let's break it down.
Standing Tall: Tips to Correct Bad Posture Habits
June is National Safety Month, and it's dedicated to healthier, safer lifestyles. While this might conjure up images of seatbelts and non-slip shoes, there's one safety aspect that often goes unnoticed but is just as essential: good posture. How you sit, stand, and move doesn't just affect how you look. It can protect your health, increase your energy, and even improve your emotional well-being.
At The Upper Cervical Clinic, Dr. Larry Burks has seen how chronic poor posture can contribute to significant health issues, from back and neck pain to a compromised nervous system. The good news? It's never too late to make a change.
Post-Concussion Syndrome Relief
Post-concussion Syndrome occurs after a mild traumatic brain injury and presents as a collection of symptoms. Patients who have had more than one brain injury are at increased risk. Symptoms can be physical, cognitive, behavioral, and/or emotional.
Treatment of Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease is a disorder mainly involving the inner ear that causes symptoms such as ringing in the ears (tinnitus), severe dizziness (vertigo), hearing loss, and a feeling of congestion or pressure in the ear. This disorder usually only affects one ear.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care vs. Traditional Chiropractic Care
You may be wondering what the difference is between these two methods. Both of these types of treatment improve spinal health and assist with pain relief but there are some important differences between them.
Upper Cervical Care Benefits
Many people experience headaches, neck pain, stiffness, and nerve pain. These issues may worsen and become harder to manage over time. People may even need to eventually give up things they enjoy such as hobbies, activities, chores, and even careers.
Concussion and Upper Cervical
The first two bones in your neck (C1, C2) is the most unstable region of your spine. So if you’ve had a concussion or force injury to your head and/or neck you have most likely moved that area out of alignment. What exactly does concussion mean?
Vertigo and The Fall
Fall is here in all of her glory – vivid oranges, reds and golds adorn the trees and the air is crisp and delightful. As I watch the leaves falling from the trees I see one spiral down, then lift back up, and swirl back down again… which is fine for leaves, but not for people!
Upper Cervical and Nerve Interference
In today’s technical world we can send and receive messages in a variety of ways - email, phone calls, texting – all are very fast ways of communicating information to the intended source. What about a message in a bottle?