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The food that was triggering my headaches (I never expected it)
I never expected a healthy food to be connected to my headaches. After noticing a pattern, I stopped eating pecans for a while and my headaches went away.
When I inadvertently tried them again recently, I got a kil...
Ever noticed your neck feels fine while you're working, but starts hurting as soon as you stop?
Many people don't feel the discomfort until they finally relax. In this video I explain why muscle tension can build gr...
The answer isn't one specific brand or style although I do mention mine in the video.
The goal is finding a pillow that keeps your neck in a comfortable, neutral position while you sleep.
The best pillow for you d...
What I do when I throw my own back out ( as a chiropractor)
What does a chiropractor do when he tweaks his own back ?
In this video, I share my personal approach. Rather than staying in one position all day, I usually focus on gentle movement, changing positions frequently, a...
Have you ever thrown your back out while picking up something as light as a sock?
It sounds ridiculous, but it usually isn't the sock that's to blame. In many cases, your back has already been irritated or is stiff...
Do you wake up with a stiff back immediately start stretching?
For many people, a few minutes of gentle movement before stretching may feel better than forcing a deep stretch right away.
In this video, I explain why warming up first can sometimes make all the difference.
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The biggest mistake people make when their back hurts.
When your back hurts, is complete rest really the best answer?
For many common causes of back pain, gentle movement can actually help reduce stiffness and keep your body moving. in this short video, I explain why....
Have you ever noticed your lower back starts aching while you're brushing your teeth?
It's usually not the brushing itself. Standing slightly bent over the sink can place continuous stress on the muscles and joints...
Why headaches often start at the base of the skull
Does your headache begin at the base of your skull?
While not every headache is caused by the neck, problems involving the muscles and joints of the upper back and neck can sometimes contribute to pain that travels...
Ever notice your back feels better after it pops?
The sound is usually caused by gas being released inside a joint, but the feeling of relief is often related to improved joint movement and reduced muscle tension -...
Here's a fascinating fact about your spine.
As the day goes on, gravity gradually compresses the discs between the bones in your spine. While you sleep, those discs rehydrate and expand again, making most people sli...
Why your neck hurts when you wake up but gets better later.
During the night, your next stays in one position for hours. If the muscles or joints are already irritated, they can become stiff while you sleep.
As you start moving, those tissues often loosen up.
Understand...