by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jul 27, 2021 | Pain
You may believe that your back or leg pain is only being caused by mechanical pressure on a nerve. Mechanical pressure can play a role, but did you know that pain producing chemicals have been identified in your spine? Read on to learn how we deal with this chemical... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jul 21, 2021 | Balance, Pain
Have you ever stopped to think about how your body responds to emotions? We know various emotions cause different muscle activity in our faces. You have probably become good at reading emotions like sadness, anger, fear or happiness in a person face. You also... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Pain
We all know that smoking is detrimental to our health. With smoking, we usually think of increased risks for various types of cancers and lung disease. Did you know that smoking has also been associated with pain? In the September 2020 journal Pain Medicine, the... 
by drbob@overlandchiro.com | Jun 22, 2021 | Pain
In December 2020, a study was published looking at the increased risk in Herpes zoster (shingles) in people who have had sciatica. Why is this and what things should you consider. Sciatica is often a very painful condition. It involves inflammation and irritation of... 
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... 