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We all know spinal discs are important — but to understand why, the real question is… what are they made of? Simply put, your spinal discs are the little cushions that sit between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine. Each disc is made up of a tough, fibrous outer layer (annulus fibrosis) and a jelly-like…
Have you ever experienced back pain? Did you know that’s one of the most common health complaints in the US? Each day about 31 million Americans report having back pain, and a lot of it comes from spinal disc issues. Why it Matters: Your spinal disc is a complex piece of cartilage that sits…
Bottom Line: Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica, you’ll know something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back travels down to your buttocks, and shoots down your leg is a classic sign of sciatica. The shooting pain down your leg is caused by…
The sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system comprise the autonomic nervous system in the body. It operates through a network of neurons throughout the body, which originate inside the vertebral column and extend down to the third lumbar segment of the spine. The autonomic nervous system is continuously active…
Sciatica, nerve pain that travels from the low back or buttock down one or both legs, can feel irritating to excruciating. This type of pain can be constant to intermittent and is described as dull to pins and needles and affects 4 out of every 10 people at some point in their life. Many people…
For as long as women have been having babies, they have searched for ways to reduce pain and encourage natural vaginal delivery. Many methods have been used to achieve a safe and enjoyable birthing process, some successful and some not. Medications, breathing exercises and meditation are just a few examples, but one that is beginning…
It’s not uncommon and really not surprising that some people would be afraid to be adjusted. It’s different and unfamiliar and you’re trusting someone to make a rapid movement to your spine which usually creates a loud crack. How could someone possibly remain calm with this going on? The truth is, most adjustments and very…
There are over 10 million new cases of Otitis media (more commonly known as an ear infection) every year, making it the most common illness affecting infants and children. It is also makes up more than 35% of all pediatric visits; the number one reason parents take their children to the doctor. Symptoms can range…
Did you know that the weight of a dime (2.2 grams) is enough weight to stop nerve flow conduction by 40-60%. Beginning in the 1970’s, Dr. Chung Ha Suh, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the Biomechanics Department of the University of Colorado began a series of studies showing that just 10mmHG pressure (about the same…
I came across this the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. As the name implies this is a tour inside the human body. This website lets you peel back the layers, zoom, rotate and explore how your body is made up in a brand new way. If you are a visual learner, you…
Your spine acts as the primary physical support for your body. It is composed of 33 separate vertebrae with joints between each of them that are flexible and allow you to stand, bend over, and twist, etc. The bony vertebrae enclose and help protect the spinal cord, which is connected directly to the brainstem. A…
