Cowell Chiropractic Blog
The Hidden Culprit of Chronic Back Pain: Poor Posture
Aching back. Stiff neck and shoulders. Constant discomfort. Does this sound familiar? Chronic back pain is incredibly common, uncomfortable, and often completely preventable. Though back pain is often dismissed as a hallmark of growing older, it truly doesn’t need to force its way into your day-to-day life. Chronic back pain can also be linked back…
3 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Running: some love it, while others are more than happy to watch from the sidelines. Whatever your affinity level for this activity, it’s undeniable that running is a great cardio workout. If you’re looking to up your cardio game without investing much besides your time and effort, running is really the way to go. No…
Three Common Types Of Back Pain– And How To Treat Them
Experiencing pain in your back? You’re certainly not alone. A reported 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common physical ailments, causes of missed work days, and general grievances. Yet, it’s important to understand that not all back pain is created equally.…
Pinched Nerve vs Herniated Disc
Experiencing pain in your back? You’re certainly not alone. A reported 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common physical ailments, causes of missed work days, and general grievances. Yet, it’s important to understand that not all back pain is created equally.…
What Is Spondylolisthesis And How Is It Treated?
So…you’ve just been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. A condition you’ve probably never heard of until now, and the official medical name for ongoing back pain, muscle tightness, pain in the buttocks, tightness in the hamstrings, and pain worsened by walking or activity, or even difficulty standing. Now what? And should you be concerned? On the brighter…
Dead Hang: A Simple Exercise With Powerful Result
If you’re looking for a simple exercise that strengthens your shoulders, we’ve got one that not only does that, but also can decompress your aching back. And it’s just about the most straightforward exercise that exists. The dead hang is making a comeback in fitness circles everywhere. This classic and fundamental move involves just hanging…