back pain Archive

  • Low Back Pain

    Low Back Pain

    Don’t underestimate it. Lumbar (lower back) pain affects 75-85% of the population in a lifetime. Most back pain episodes resolve spontaneously. By using cryotherapy (ice), anti-inflammatories, exercising lightly and avoiding the activity that caused the pain, can be beneficial. Unfortunately, chronic (long-term) back pain can be a significant problem for a smaller percentage of the population and [...]

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  • Posture

    Posture

    Posture “Stand up straight! Keep your shoulders back!” Your mother was right. It is important to be conscious of your posture. Postural awareness prevents and alleviates back and neck pain, allows for optimal use of your muscles and reduces fatigue. And, don’t forget, good posture makes you look younger and slimmer. There is really no downside. Atlanta Sports [...]

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  • Spinal Traction

    Spinal Traction

    Spinal traction is used to “gap” the spinal joints, thereby reducing compressive forces on spinal structures. Think of spinal traction as the opposite of gravity. Spinal Traction can be applied by the therapist’s hands – manual traction– or by the use of a machine – mechanical traction. It can be applied to the neck – cervical [...]

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