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The Impact of Poor Footwear on Back Health: Why Choosing the Right Shoes Matters
As a chiropractor, I am passionate about helping people achieve optimal health and well-being. Often, when we think about back pain and...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jul 11, 2023


MEN'S HEALTH MONTH: ADDRESSING BACK AND NECK PAIN WITH CHIROPRACTIC CARE
June is Men's Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by men and promote preventive measures to...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jun 20, 2023


Don’t Forget to Stretchhhh!
As a chiropractic doctor, I can't emphasize enough the importance of stretching before engaging in any physical activity. Whether you're...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
May 30, 2023


THE BEST SLEEPING POSITIONS TO AVOID BACK PAIN
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being, and it's no secret that sleep quality can be affected...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 11, 2023

CHIROPRACTIC AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Auto accidents can cause a variety of injuries, including whiplash, back pain, and neck pain. These injuries can be painful and...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Mar 28, 2023

Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet. It is caused by...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Mar 14, 2023

New to Chiropractic?
Why does someone seek chiropractic? I thought we would take this month to look at a few of the most common conditions that can be...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Mar 7, 2023


Opting for Chiropractic Care Over Opioids for Pain Management
October 2022 is National Chiropractic Month and this year, the American Chiropractic Association will promote the use of non-drug...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Oct 18, 2022

Signs Your Back Pain May be Serious
In my practice, I treat many patients with back pain. The article below details symptoms and causes for concern when dealing with back...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Sep 27, 2022


The Benefits of Golf for Your Health
Golf enjoyed a surge in popularity during the pandemic in part for health reasons. By its very nature, the sport allows players to...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Sep 20, 2022

Back Pain Facts & Statistics
Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Aug 30, 2022

11 Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Older Adults
Try this: Bend your wrist as far back as you can toward your forearm. How long can you hold it there? Probably not long, maybe a matter...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jul 26, 2022


Which forms of exercise can relieve the pain of arthritis?
Aches and pains can convince us that our joints need a rest, but often the opposite is true. There are many ways that swelling, stiff...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jul 19, 2022

Who Gets Back Pain?
Pretty much, anyone, it depends on where it hurts. Upper Back Chronic upper back pain affects 15 to 19% of people globally. Those...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 26, 2022


Back Pain Prevention
With the number of sources of back pain, you might think it’s inevitable. It is not. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 19, 2022


Back Pain Causes
Among all the different areas of back pain—neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, and tailbone pain—there’s a host of conditions...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 12, 2022


What Are Some Different Types of Back Pain?
The first thing you should probably know about back pain is that it can last anywhere from a few days to years, and that timeline makes a...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 5, 2022

What Are the Benefits of Laser Treatments for Pain Management?
Coping with pain can be a frustrating, time-consuming, and sometimes risky experience. For example, turning to back surgery to relieve...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Mar 1, 2022

16 Surprising Facts About Your Heart
1. Your heart can weigh between 7 and 15 ounces. A man’s heart weighs, on average, around 10 ounces and a woman’s heart weighs around 8...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Feb 22, 2022

5 Ways Massages Can Reduce Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. We have all experienced it at one point or another. But it’s when stress starts affecting our livelihood...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Dec 21, 2021
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