by Dale Fernandez D.C.Especially when we head into another calendar year, one of the most common questions patients at Back To Wellness ask us about is “Which bed is right for me?” Through our research and personal testimonials from thousands of patients, we learn that not one bed make/model will be perfect for everyone. Although
Here’s a great article from LifeHacker.com regarding how to have more effective goals for the New Year. Click the link on the bottom to read the full article. It’s that time of the year where all of us start to think about how we’re going to improve our lives in the following year. Maybe we’re
Sometimes the holiday season can seem overwhelming. Our consumer society makes it seem we have to show our love by buying more stuff. If you can imagine what the most valuable ‘things’ in life might be, they are actually not even ‘things’. The ‘things’ that you probably cherish most are experiences, so why not just
What is a FSA or HSA? An FSA is a flexible savings account.use An HSA is a Health Savings Acccount. These accounts are used for health care spending. With these accounts, your employer will set some of your pre-tax dollars during the year from your paycheck to fund your FSA or HSA. Many times, your
You wake up every morning and feel less than refreshed. In fact, you may feel even more tired than when you went to bed the night before. Once this starts to happen to you day after day, you can find yourself quickly getting worn down, leading to headaches, lapses in concentration, and even leaving you
Pilates has changed and developed quite a bit in the nearly one hundred years that it has been in existence. Even with all the changes that have taken place, and the machinery that is now used in exercise routines, the basics that are at the core of Pilates remain the same. The goal has always
The difference between a strain vs. sprain We commonly hear of injuries referred to as a strain or a sprain. These two words sound the same but have a different meaning. A strain refers to a muscle or tendon that has been injured. Tendons attach muscles to bones. These injuries heal between 4-8 weeks. A
The Causes of Neck and Upper Back Pain Most neck and upper back pain are caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems. Injuries By far, the most common injury to the neck is a whiplash injury. Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement
The term “whiplash” typically means “injuries caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck.” While these injuries can occur in a variety of circumstances, they’re mostly associated with auto accidents. You’re driving your car, paying attention to the road when suddenly you’re hit from behind – causing your neck to contort violently
When people hear that someone’s “recovering from an auto accident,” they’re liable to think of the image from TV and movies: someone laid up in a hospital bed. However, most accidents don’t lead to those kinds of injuries. Sure, if you’re in an auto accident, the first thing you should do is to go to
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