Chiropractic In the NFL

Most teams in the National Football League utilize a Doctor of Chiropractic to treat their players during the week in between games, and some teams, such as the New York Giants, have one on the sidelines to treat players during the game.  This hasn't always been the case.  The San Francisco 49'ers were one of the first teams to utilize chiropractic care.  The video below is a bit older, but it showcases Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Roger Craig getting chiropractic adjustments and how it helped them on the field.  Enjoy!

Back Pain Relief With Core Strengthening Exercises

Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries that I see in my office. Most people who suffer with this ailment have weak core muscles. What are your core muscles? Your core muscles consist of your abdominals, hamstrings, hip flexors and lower back muscles. Most people have weak abdominals and lower back muscles, while the hamstrings and hip flexors tend to be tight and spasmed. When these muscles are not working the way that they should be, extra pressure is put onto the lower back and it can lead to pain, tightness and muscle spasm across that area of your spine.

Recently, I joined Mike Womer, owner and head trainer at 1614 Fitness and Aerobics, to walk us through some core strengthening exercises that you can do at home or at the gym to help alleviate and even prevent some lower back pain.