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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 7, 2014 | Health Articles
Very often patients present in our office with what they have described as a "slipped disc". As with the fairy tale of slipped discs they are also searching for the magic wand to wave and fix the severe pain that is attributed to this "slipped" disc. Thank goodness we are trained experts in helping you not...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 27, 2014 | Health Articles
Spring cleaning has begun for most Americans. Not many people like doing the housework. For most, it’s a real pain in the aaah … what’s the word? Sacroiliac. But it’s not just the disruption it causes to your longed-for life of leisure; it really can be a pain. Literally. So this year plan to keep your back pain on the shelf.
Household Chores
The activities you carry out around the house may not seem too physically demanding, but if you don’t pay attention to how you are doing them, even something like washing the dishes can put a strain on your back and cause debilitating pain. One of the chief culprits in housework is lifting. It does not matter what you are picking up, if you do it incorrectly you can injure yourself.
First Tip – Lifting
The correct approach is to bend at the knees, not from the waist. The item you’re picking up should be held close in to the body, and there should be no twisting, which can hurt the spine; if you want to turn in another direction, take a step that way once you have straightened up.
More Back Saving Tips
Here are some tips that will help you take the strain out of your household duties:
- When washing the dishes, open the cabinet doors under the sink and bend a knee placing a foot on the raised shelf inside. Also try leaning forward against the counter to transfer some of your weight forward for a little support.
- Similarly, with ironing, use a small stool and raise one foot onto it to take some of the strain from your back.
- When using a vacuum cleaner, adopt the same stance you would see combatants take in a fencing match, one foot stepped back behind the other. Move your weight from one foot to the other as you push the machine back and forward, and pivot on the back foot when you wish to turn.
- Even talking on the telephone can be a problem if you are prone to cradling the handset between your ear and your raised shoulder. Quasimodo was the first one to notice this. The spinal joints in the neck and upper back can lock when you do this. Fortunately, as humans, we have opposing thumbs and can very easily hold objects in our hands. Either that, or use a speaker phone.
- Watching TV with your head resting on the arm of the sofa is not good, because the angle is too acute for your neck joints.
- When your back does start to hurt, use a cold pack. To avoid leaping through the ceiling, first moisten a towel with warm water before encasing the cold pack in it. That way, there will be a gradual transition from warm to cold. A bag of frozen peas is a good alternative, and is easily mold-able to your contours.
Most importantly place the same emphasis that you place on cleaning and maintaining your house to your health. The best advice is to maintain all year round to enjoy the rewards of life with the least amount of expensive repairs.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 15, 2014 | Health Articles
Spring Break is near. The excitement of warm weather and a well needed break from school or work is upon us. This Spring as you travel to your get away destination prepare with these simple tips so you may enjoy the most of your holiday. How to Avoid - " I need a vacation to recover...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 3, 2014 | Health Articles
Let's Spring into Health! Do you want to lose that stubborn weight? Did you promise yourself that this year you would get into shape? Do you want to feel young again and enjoy your health and life? It can happen. But, it is up to you to make a change. Do something different. It comes...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 30, 2014 | Health Articles
There are so many choices for lumbar support, but we don't tend to look for one until we are experiencing pain. Correct support of the lumbar spine can help to prevent neck and back pain. The most important factor when looking for a support is to ensure that your spine is correctly aligned, this way...
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