Carlson Chiropractic Blog

The spine is a complex structure of 24 vertebrae arranged on top of each other, protecting a central channel that contains the nerves and blood vessels of the spinal cord. In between the vertebrae of the spine lay flexible discs that contain a gel-like substance that acts as a cushioning shock absorber. In some cases, a disc can become herniated, bulging out from its normal position and causing pain and problems with mobility.

If you sit at a desk for work, how many hours do you think you sit on average? The answer may surprise you...

In 2019, the average U.S adult spent 6.5 hours sitting a day! Yep. Read that again. The average adult sits for 6+ hours, and the number for teens is even higher at 8+ hours.

If you struggle with long-term back pain, neck pain, sciatica and other related symptoms, you know how much chaos and frustration it has created in your daily life. Missing work and missing out on family activities seem to be your new normal. Perhaps the physical symptoms have reached a point wherein you can think of little else than relief from the pain. 

Modern-day life is filled with technology that doesn’t have our health in mind. For many of us, neck pain and other symptoms of posture-related issues, have become a normal part of life. The truth is, while responding to our spouse or child’s text as we walk into a work meeting, the last thing on our mind is our spine care!

Back pain and its radiating symptoms can be an almost constant companion to modern-day life. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain accounts for more than 264 million lost workdays in one year—that's two work days for every full-time worker in the country.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons hard-working Americans have to take time off from work. Even though making ends meet every month is a constant struggle, the body doesn’t always cooperate. Not only does back pain interrupt work-life and jeopardize employment opportunities, but it also hampers simple daily tasks and quality time with children and grandchildren. 

While everyone’s spinal alignment has its own subtle curves, people who suffer from scoliosis have spines that curve and twist, causing pain and suffering that can impact the quality of their daily lives. 

Most of us can hardly recall the last time we spent a day away from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Our younger generation may grow up not ever having that possibility. And as a growing number of Americans use their smartphones as their primary means of accessing the internet, it’s hard for a day to go by without being hunched over, neck bent, looking at a screen.

We all have pain. Whether you’ve been in an accident or are just experiencing the aches and pains that come with aging, one thing will always remain true - if you’re in pain, you need relief.

Neck Pain Isn’t the Only Sign of Whiplash - Here Are Some Things to Know

Car accidents, even if they’re minor, carry a significant risk of whiplash. After an accident, most people assume that if they’re not in any immediate pain — especially neck pain — then they’re probably fine. At Carlson Chiropractic, we know that’s not true. Neck pain isn’t the only sign that you’ve suffered whiplash or more serious injuries. In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the less often cited, but no less important, symptoms of collision injuries.