Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet. It is caused by...
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Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Mar 7
New to Chiropractic?
Why does someone seek chiropractic? I thought we would take this month to look at a few of the most common conditions that can be...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Oct 18, 2022
Opting for Chiropractic Care Over Opioids for Pain Management
October 2022 is National Chiropractic Month and this year, the American Chiropractic Association will promote the use of non-drug...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Sep 27, 2022
Signs Your Back Pain May be Serious
In my practice, I treat many patients with back pain. The article below details symptoms and causes for concern when dealing with back...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Sep 20, 2022
The Benefits of Golf for Your Health
Golf enjoyed a surge in popularity during the pandemic in part for health reasons. By its very nature, the sport allows players to...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Aug 30, 2022
Back Pain Facts & Statistics
Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jul 26, 2022
11 Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Older Adults
Try this: Bend your wrist as far back as you can toward your forearm. How long can you hold it there? Probably not long, maybe a matter...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jul 19, 2022
Which forms of exercise can relieve the pain of arthritis?
Aches and pains can convince us that our joints need a rest, but often the opposite is true. There are many ways that swelling, stiff...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 26, 2022
Who Gets Back Pain?
Pretty much, anyone, it depends on where it hurts. Upper Back Chronic upper back pain affects 15 to 19% of people globally. Those...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 19, 2022
Back Pain Prevention
With the number of sources of back pain, you might think it’s inevitable. It is not. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 12, 2022
Back Pain Causes
Among all the different areas of back pain—neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, and tailbone pain—there’s a host of conditions...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 5, 2022
What Are Some Different Types of Back Pain?
The first thing you should probably know about back pain is that it can last anywhere from a few days to years, and that timeline makes a...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Mar 1, 2022
What Are the Benefits of Laser Treatments for Pain Management?
Coping with pain can be a frustrating, time-consuming, and sometimes risky experience. For example, turning to back surgery to relieve...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Feb 22, 2022
16 Surprising Facts About Your Heart
1. Your heart can weigh between 7 and 15 ounces. A man’s heart weighs, on average, around 10 ounces and a woman’s heart weighs around 8...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Dec 21, 2021
5 Ways Massages Can Reduce Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. We have all experienced it at one point or another. But it’s when stress starts affecting our livelihood...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 23, 2021
3 Ways to Stop Diabetes Back Pain
From the eyes to the feet, diabetes can wreak havoc on the human body if left unchecked, and your back is no exception. In one review,...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Oct 26, 2021
The Lifetime Benefits of Chiropractic
Chiropractic Treatments are Good for the Whole Family Chiropractic care benefits everyone in the family, without the risks and expense of...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Oct 19, 2021
5 Exercises to Help Lower Back Pain
You may feel like resting, but moving is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles....
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Oct 12, 2021
Back Pain Facts & Statistics
Although doctors of chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Oct 5, 2021
Chiropractic Health Month
During National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2021 this October, the American Chiropractic Association, its members, and doctors of...
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