by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jun 9, 2021 | Balance, Pain
So, what does your head and a bowling ball have in common? They both weigh 10-12 pounds. Why is this important to me? If you ever suffer from tight shoulders, upper back pain, neck pain or headaches, it may be related to the weight of your head. The head plays a... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | May 19, 2021 | Exercise, Pain
I am frequently asked by patients how long they should hold a stretch when trying to lengthen a muscle? As a rule, I recommend holding the stretch, in a non-painful range of motion, for 15-30 seconds. A study just released in Jan 2021 provided some additional... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | May 11, 2021 | Cox 8
There is growing evidence that spinal manipulation can increase muscle strength in healthy individuals as well as those with some musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. In this study, the researchers wanted to see if a single spinal manipulation could have a... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | May 7, 2021 | Exercise, Stay Active for Life
Almost everyone is going to experience some type of arthritic pain in their lifetime. I will share 2 things I believe you can do to combat degenerative and arthritic changes. Nutritional Help for Arthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are Neck and Low Back Pain Related? Patients with chronic low back pain often ask me if their neck or extremity pain is associated with their chronic low back pain? The answer is often, YES. A January 2021 study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders looked at... 