The nervous system contains many different categories in many different ways. In understanding nervous system physiology, a simple but accurate way of categorization is to view the nervous system as two separate but integrated systems: The MOTOR nerve system and the SENSORY nerve system. The MOTOR nerve system is the nerves that move our muscles (motor). Also, it controls the function of our visceral organs (like
Low back pain (LBP) is so common that if you haven’t had it by now, you will! What are the possible causes of LBP and what we might be able to do when LBP strikes? Typically, younger individuals are NOT immune to LBP. In fact, those between 30-60 years of age are MORE likely to experience LBP from a muscle
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool that most healthcare providers use. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how both medical practitioners and chiropractors use them. X-rays are a form of radiation. The beam focuses on a subject such as a person
Last month, we addressed low back pain (LBP) in the younger patient (age 30-60). So, it only seems appropriate to continue the discussion for those over the age of 60. As previously mentioned, back pain does NOT discriminate when it comes to age. In fact, chiropractors see many children and teenagers with LBP as well as 90+ year-olds! Let’s take
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common ailments that chiropractors treat. Most of us will suffer from low back pain that requires outside help at some point in our lives! Posture has long been studied as a potential cause of low back pain. This month’s topic will take a closer look at some recent research discussing this
A major manufacturer of workstations reports that 86% of work computer users have to sit all day. When workers get up from sitting, more than half (56%) use food as an excuse to get up and move. In addition to sitting at work, for meals, and commuting to/from work, 36% sit another one to two hours watching TV, 10% sit
There are many studies that support the theory that kinetic chain dysfunction in the lower extremities—the foot, ankle, knee, or hip injury and/or condition—can alter normal lumbopelvic biomechanics. This can lead to low back pain. Let’s take a look at how abnormal motion in the hip can affect the lower back. Hip Motion Study A 2015 literature review looked at
The thoracic portion of the spine is the longest part and is made up of twelve vertebrae (T1-T12). They lie between the cervical spine (C1-C7) and the lumbar spine (L1-L5). The thoracic spine protects the very important spinal cord that begins in the brain and runs down to approximately T12. T12 is where the cord turns into what looks like
50-72% of women have low back pain (LBP) and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy. Only about a third of them do anything about it. Pregnancy-related low back pain (PLBP) is a debilitating condition. It is the most common cause of work absences in pregnant women. In 2004, Americans spent $26.1 billion on treatments for pregnancy-related back pain. Statistics show 1 out
When thinking of low back pain (LBP), one may visualize a person half-bent over with their hand on their back. Many of us have experienced low back pain during our lifetime. We can usually relate to a personal experience and recall the limitations during our last LBP episode. However, when the symptoms associated with LBP are different, it can be
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