posted: Oct. 01, 2019.

So what is good posture? Good posture is the "neutral" position that the spine holds while standing, sitting, sleeping and walking. This position engages all the muscles that support the spine, putting equal pressure on them rather than extra pressure on only a few of them. Good posture keeps the vertebrae in line, promotes good circulation, and keeps pressure off the internal organs. Did you ever think about how sitting in a slumped position smashes your internal organs, interrupting digestion and breathing? Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2019.

Numbness can be a more serious symptom than pain. That's because it means a nerve isn't functioning properly. It can also be an indicator of a serious condition. Here are a few reasons you shouldn't ignore it: Read more

posted: Aug. 05, 2019.

friends talk about it, and so do articles online, but life balance isn't easy. Work, health, family, household chores, friends....they all seem to fall into the high priority category. It is difficult to juggle them all and still feel balance. Your body also strives for balance. Do you remember learning, maybe way back in elementary school, about homeostasis? Homeostasis is defined as the state of steady internal physical and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. It is the condition of optimal functioning within the body. Our bodies have many homeostatic "regulators" which control things like body temperature, fluid balance, concentrations of electrolytes, blood sugar and so on, even in light of changing environmental factors. We don't have to eat the exact amount of sugar each day to create the perfect balance in our bodies, we have mechanisms to do that for us. And thank goodness we do, because there's no way we could keep track of all that ourselves, n Read more

posted: Jun. 03, 2019.

Water is good for the soft tissues in your spine. To keep them healthy, you need to drink water. Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2019.

Gardening and yard work are among the top causes listed by our patients for their back pain this time of year. Here are a few tips from our Tulsa Chiropractor"s resident gardening expert (and chiropractic assistant wife) for preventing pain while still enjoying your time outside: Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2018.

No jingle bell jingled, no sound of reindeer. The word had got out that Santa was sick, There'd be no friendly visit from jolly St. Nick. Read more

posted: Oct. 20, 2018.

Driving, whether for work or a fun family vacation, can be rough for someone with low back pain. Here are a few tips to helps make your next trip more comfortable: 1. Today's cars are short on head room. Be sure to adjust your seat so that you aren't leaning back with your legs straight in front of you. This position tilts the pelvis in a way that is sure to aggravate a back problem. Find a comfortable position that allows the seat bottom to support your thighs, and the seat back to hold you in an upright position. You shouldn't have to flex your neck forward to see properly. 2. Try not to slump in your seat. Slumping flattens the natural curves in yo Read more