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: Apr. 04, 2019.

Sitting with your feet propped up on the dash of the car is the subject of many a country and western song or celebrity photo. But, did you know that some serious injuries can be incurred if you were suddenly involved in an auto accident while in that position? 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: 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