by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jun 22, 2022 | Exercise, Pain
Does losing weight really improve your back pain? For years I have heard people comment that if they could only lose weight, their back would feel better. There is very little research to support this belief. A review of the literature was published in May 2022,... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Aug 3, 2021 | Exercise, Pain
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in chronic low back pain patients, but is has primarily been studied in working age people. So why might there be a difference in people under 65 and those over 65 years old? People over 65 years old... 
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 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 | Feb 23, 2021 | Exercise, Pain
Pelvic Tilt – The First KEY in Home Care of Back and Leg Pain How many times have you heard someone say, “Hold your core tight”? This terminology is thrown around all the time as if everyone knows how to do it. I consistently find that patients do not understand how...