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...
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Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jul 19
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
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
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
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
- Mar 1
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
- Oct 5, 2021
Chiropractic Health Month
During National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2021 this October, the American Chiropractic Association, its members, and doctors of...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Aug 24, 2021
How to Manage Chronic Back-Pain Naturally
Back pain is something that most of the population will deal with at some point in their life. We have all seen the terrible rise in...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Aug 3, 2021
Chiropractic Care over Pain Medications
Opioids, prescription painkillers such as morphine and oxycodone, have helped to manage pain for centuries. In recent years, however,...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jul 6, 2021
Why Does My Back Hurt?
Doc - why does my back hurt so much? This is a question that every chiropractor gets asked at least once a day. This month, I am going...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- May 18, 2021
Driving Ergonomics
Is Seating in a Car Seat the Same as Sitting in a Chair? No, even though you are sitting, they are different activities. When you use the...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 27, 2021
The Difference Between a Spa Massage and a Medical Massage
After all, a massage is a massage, right? These types of treatment each have a unique purpose. Keep reading to learn which one is right...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 20, 2021
Chiropractic Care with Massage Therapy
Chiropractic along with massage therapy offers a combination of care to help support the whole spine and body health in the patient. A...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Apr 6, 2021
6 Benefits of Massage Therapy
1. It can counteract time spent sitting too much. Many of us are dealing with postural stress that shows up in our shoulder and neck...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Mar 9, 2021
Benefits of Laser Therapy
Pain Relief Laser decreases nerve sensitivity by decreasing a pain eliciting chemical. It normalizes ion channels and releases endorphins...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Mar 2, 2021
The Use of Laser Therapy for Inflammation
This month I am sharing information about Laser Therapy. At Family CCR, we offer Laser Therapy treatment for the treatment of acute and...
Eric Carlsen, DC
- Feb 23, 2021
Ways to Get Exercise When You Have Arthritis
There are three general types of exercise that are recommended for those with arthritis. Flexibility and range-of-motion exercises....
Eric Carlsen, DC
- Feb 16, 2021
Bad Habits That Cause Joint Pains
Wearing High Heels Ladies who love high heels enjoy the attention it brings due to body enhancement and posture. However, it comes at the...
Eric Carlsen, DC
- Feb 9, 2021
Arthritis and Chiropractic Care
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a disease that is usually associated with pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion in the affected...
Eric Carlsen, DC
- Feb 2, 2021
What to Know About Joint Pain
Overview Joints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your skeleton to move. Joints include...