If you want to plant a fall garden in Colorado, early August is the right time to get started. As someone with chronic back pain, you might find it difficult to bend over and tend to your plants. Fortunately, with the right gardening techniques – and treatment at Spine Correction Center of the Rockies – […]
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Could Texting be Harmful to Your Health?
How many text messages have you sent this month? It’s easy to lose count, but the number is probably higher than you realize. According to research gathered by Business Insider Intelligence in 2013, teenagers in the US send over 2,000 text messages every month. That averages out to 67 texts per day! Older Americans send […]
How to Thaw a Frozen Shoulder
Do you have persistent shoulder pain and stiffness? Your symptoms could be getting in the way of your daily activities as the condition gradually worsens. What you’re experiencing is called adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. Without treatment, shoulder pain from adhesive capsulitis can last for years as your shoulder takes months to go […]
Diet & Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Bones
Everyone knows that eating right and living a healthy lifestyle is important, but the specifics are a little trickier to pin down. After all, people have different health risks and concerns to worry about. For instance, your goal may be to promote healthy bones because you have osteoporosis or want to reduce your risk of […]
Have Chronic Pain? Celebrate Independence Day Safely
As someone with chronic pain, you have probably come to learn your physical limitations. When you put them to the test, your symptoms may flare up and leave you feeling miserable for days. This isn’t the experience you want on the 4th of July! To make sure pain doesn’t put a damper on the holiday […]
6 Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Your feet lay the foundation for the rest of your body. If you have high arches, low arches, plantar fasciitis, neuromas, or other foot problems, the rest of your body could suffer for it. In fact, it’s common for mysterious knee pain, hip pain, leg pain, or lower back pain to originate in the feet. […]
Treating Digestive Problems Naturally
Digestive problems can get in the way of everyday life. After all, how can you enjoy your child’s softball game or lunch with a friend when you constantly have an upset stomach or acid reflux? One of the best options for treating these ailments is to consume natural supplements and herbs that have been well-researched […]
Improve Your Nutrition for a Healthier Spine
Most people understand that good nutrition is essential for overall health and wellness, but did you know your diet can specifically affect your spinal health? Certain vitamins and nutrients nourish your bones, muscles, and joints for a healthier spine. Whether you’re hoping to help treat a back problem or you want to avoid future ailments, […]
How to Start a Summer Exercise Program
Summer is a popular time to focus on getting in shape. The warmer temperatures make it easy to exercise outside, and you have more motivation to feel confident in a swimsuit and summery clothes. If you’ve never tried a formal summer exercise program before, follow these tips to prevent injuries and setbacks from derailing your […]
7 Exercises for IT Band Syndrome
The illiotibial or IT band is a thick band of fibrous tissue that connects your hip to the outside of your knee and helps provide stability to the knee joint. When this band becomes inflamed, this means you have a condition called IT band syndrome, or ITBS. Runners commonly develop this knee problem, but since […]
