Some back pain is caused by non-preventable factors (traumatic accidents, congenital defects, tumors), but the majority of low back pain is preventable. Suggestions on how you can prevent back pain include:

• Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
• Remain active.
• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
• Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities.
• Maintain proper posture.
• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
• Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.
• Lift with your legs, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
• Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your spine is aligned properly!

0. If your back pain is not resolving quickly, visit your doctor of chiropractic. Your pain will often result from mechanical problems that your doctor of chiropractic can address. Many chiropractic patients with relatively long-lasting or recurring back pain feel improvement shortly after starting chiropractic treatment.

   The chiropractic approach is to find the cause of the pain and treat it directly. This may involve realigning the spine or extremities by chiropractic adjustments, physiotherapy for the muscles and ligaments, rehabilitative exercises, or a combination of these. Sometimes the doctor of chiropractic will suggest exercises or activities to prevent a reoccurrence of the problem. This may provide a long term solution to the condition through prevention.

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. These disorders include, but are not limited to: back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic (DC’s) practice a conservative approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. DC’s have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle information!

As of now, a good majority of us have been subjected to the endless job of raking leaves. The repetitive motion and improper body mechanics that come with task need to be addressed. There is an increased risk of injury to your back and other areas of your body. Here are some tips you can follow:

1) Be sure to bend with your hips and your legs when you’re reaching down to pick up leaves and bags. DO NOT bend from your lower back when doing this.

2) Make sure to stay properly hydrated. A lot of times we feel that when it is cold we are not sweating or burning energy as much. Drinking water will help you function better and stay energized while you work.

3) When actually raking, make sure to pivot your feet with you as you move or turn. Planting your feet and just moving the rake with your upper body and arms while your feet stay still can lead to a lot of problems.

4) Don’t forget to take a break! Take on those leaves in little stages. Breaking up the yard work will keep you fresh and lower your chance of injury.

The next Back and Neck Care Class is approaching. Be sure to fit some time into your schedule and stop by. There is no charge and all guests are welcome.

Date of Next Class: Wednesday November 18th at 6:15 pm–Right here in the office!

We look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Benjamin A. Caruso
Fairport Chiropractic
1157 Fairport Rd
Fairport, NY 14450

Evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, improves migraine and cervicogenic headaches. The type, frequency, dosage, and duration of treatment(s) should be based on guideline recommendations, clinical experience, and findings.

Chiropractic is a health care system that holds that the structure of the body, particularly the spine, affects the function of every part of the body. Chiropractors try to correct the body’s alignment to relieve pain and improve function to help the body heal itself.

While the mainstay of chiropractic is spinal manipulation, chiropractic care now includes a wide variety of other treatments, including manual or manipulative therapies, postural and exercise education, ergonomic training (how to walk, sit, and stand to limit back strain) and even nutritional consultation. In addition, chiropractors today often work in conjunction with primary care doctors, pain experts, and surgeons to treat patients with pain.

Chiropractic care is the perfect way to keep your body functioning correctly, and it’s also perfect for those involved in sports and athletics. Thousands of professional athletes take advantage of the competitive edge they gain from regular chiropractic care. For example 27 of 30 Major League Baseball teams, the NFL, and almost every NBA team has an official, on-staff chiropractor to care for team members. Olympic athletes began working with chiropractors officially in 1976, and the US team sent over 100 chiropractors to London for the 2012 Olympics.

The office would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! We encourage you all to be aware that many kids will be out Trick-or-Treating so drive safely and keep an eye out.