5 things you are doing during the holidays to cause back pain, and how to fix them
Holiday Back Pain Four out of five people will experience back pain during their life, and stress, fatigue and physical exertion during the holidays can quickly bring on the bah humbugs of lower back pain. Here are five seasonal challenges and tips to help keep your back in line this winter: Standing in lines. Whether […]
Cervical Fracture
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-k2dsdk’] Causes | Diagnosis | Surgical Indication | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-idhsc8′ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] Cervical Fracture A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a catastrophic fracture of any of the seven […]
Golf swing causing lower back pain? Denver back pain specialists reveal how to Prevent, Treat and Recover Faster from back pain
They say golf is a lifelong sport, and many enjoy the game from childhood well into their later years. But if you feel lower back pain when you tee off, you may wonder how long your playing days will last. Whether your pain is chronic or you feel the occasional twinge when you try to hit […]
Shovel Again? Protect Your Spine and Joints
Dr. Jacobson demonstrates how to shovel correctly. Keep your arms close to your body and use your core for strength and stability. Make small scoops, especially with heavy, wet snow. Avoid throwing snow great distances. Instead, push the snow. Pace yourself. Shoveling is cardio and strength training rolled into one. Purchase a good shovel, one […]
How I love this spine of mine
The spine is one of the most amazing and important parts of the human body – it’s both strong and flexible at the same time – often more than we even know. We put strain on our spines in the course of everyday life and most of the time, our strong backbones can handle it. […]
On the Job Wellness: Is your desk job killing you?
It’s spring in Colorado! The weather has been great and many of us have been taking advantage of the warm days to be active. But even on the most gorgeous of days, many of us still fall victim to that perennial fitness killer, the desk job. It doesn’t matter if you do your work in an […]
Time to Shovel Again! 4 Tips to Protect Your Spine and Joints
Keep your arms close to your body and use your core for strength and stability. Make small scoops, especially with heavy, wet snow. Avoid throwing snow great distances. Instead, push the snow. Pace yourself. Shoveling is cardio and strength training rolled into one.
Pain in the Back(Pack)
It’s back to school time! Kids across Colorado are heading back to school and most are carrying a heavy load. And those shoulders aren’t slumped just because the carefree days of summer are over. Kids of all ages are lugging heavy backpacks full of books, school work and sports equipment – and they often tip […]
Painful back and spine injuries aren’t just for retirees.
Just look at 24-year old Ricky Fowler, who has struggled with lower back pain for years. While the experts debate why such a young and fit pro is plagued with chronic pain, they often agree on common issues that contribute to pain in recreational and amateur golfers: flexibility, mobility and the mechanics of the swing. […]
