by Todd Hartwig | Jun 2, 2022 | Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the second-leading cause of missing work (behind only the common cold). In fact, 80% of us will suffer at least one moderate-to-severe bout of low back pain in our lives that will cause us to be laid up for who knows how long!?! Many people wait...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 10, 2022 | Low Back Pain
Chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture are among the most effective curative treatments for the vast majority of low back pain cases. These hands-on therapies assist the body to heal itself by decreasing muscle spasms, improving range-of-motion and lessening...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 27, 2022 | Low Back Pain
Excessive sitting is a common cause of low back pain. How does one avoid this? Stand up! Standing longer than you sit during the day is an easy way to lessen your likelihood of suffering from low back pain. Our skeleton is meant to support our upper-body weight...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 19, 2021 | Low Back Pain
When lifting anything, regardless of the weight, be sure to keep the object as close to your body as possible. The further the object is from your body, the more likely you are to injure your back. Also, bend your knees and lift with your legs, not just your back. One...
by Todd Hartwig | Mar 14, 2021 | Low Back Pain
Spring is almost here and in Portland that means gardens! When prepping your garden please be sure to use a tool to help remove weeds and unwanted debris from the garden. Pulling stubborn weeds, roots, and vines is a very common way in which people injure their low...
by Todd Hartwig | Jan 31, 2021 | Low Back Pain
One of the best things we can all do to prevent mid-back pain is to use a standing desk while using a computer. Sitting excessively leads to slouching, which will put strain on the muscles and ligaments of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This strain causes pain and...
