Friday, April 13, 2018

Pain Pills Don't Go Away After Back Surgery


New study from the Pain Journal showed with spinal fusion back surgery, 77% of patients continued to use opioids (narcotic) drugs long term post surgery. So, is spine surgery failing to take away the pain, or is opioid use a hard habit to break? Both probably deserve equal blame. That's why nondrug, nonsurgical options – such as chiropractic care – for back pain are landing front and center in the health care conversation.
Pain Pills Don't Go Away After Back Surgery

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Text Neck

Did you know that staring down at a mobile device places up to 60 pounds of pressure on your neck? That is the weight of 5-6 bowling balls. Ouch!