by HealthStar Clinic | Aug 28, 2017 | Back Pain
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, according to the American Chiropractic Association, up to 31 million Americans are dealing with the strain at any given time. While we all know that acute injuries to the back can happen from...
by HealthStar Clinic | Aug 16, 2017 | Back Pain
It is the #1 reason for disability globally and one of the chief causes of missed work days among Americans. It is so common that 31 million people in the United States suffer from it at any one time. It could even sideline you from being able to exercise since it can...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jul 12, 2017 | Back Pain
One of the most common pieces of advice that a parent conveys to a child is to “stand up straight.” Those parents are right: posture is an important concern. For one thing, it impacts our balance. Plus, poor alignment can be a contributing factor in the development of...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jan 27, 2017 | Back Pain
Whoever suggested that technology moves at a “breakneck” speed didn’t realize how right they were. Everything is mobile these days, and whether it’s a smart phone, tablet, or laptop holding your attention, odds are that device is causing your gaze, head, and neck to...
by HealthStar Clinic | Oct 25, 2016 | Back Pain
While upper back pain is not the most common spinal disorder among Americans, it can lead to significant discomfort and irritation in the body. Most often, the causes of an ache between the neck and low back are muscular irritation or joint dysfunction, because it’s a...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 7, 2016 | Back Pain, Sciatica, Uncategorized
According to the Global Burden of Disease study conducted in 2010, low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, and half of all American adults admit to having back pain symptoms every year. Many times, low back pain goes hand in hand with other...