Injury

How to Shovel Snow and Alleviate Back Pain

Back pain and injuries typically flare up more during the colder months due to several factors. We covered most of these factors last week in our blog, but we didn’t…

Spinal Meningitis

Spinal Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding your spinal cord, usually caused by an infection. Meningitis can be treated easily if early detection occurs, but if not it…

Types and Causes of Chronic Neck Pain

While we know that many adults suffer from chronic lower back pain at some point in their life, not nearly enough attention is given to those who suffer from neck…

Whiplash: When to See a Doctor

Whiplash is the set of injuries that occur to the soft tissue areas of the neck when it’s suddenly propelled or distorted. It typically affects the muscles, tendons, and ligaments…

How to Avoid CrossFit Back Injuries

There has been a fitness movement sweeping across the nation, rapidly gaining in popularity over the past few years, known as CrossFit. CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness regimen that is meant…