Dr. Eyesun Konjkavfard, D.C

Good news for chiropractic patients. Recent research from Yale University demonstrates an inverse association between chiropractic use and opioid receipt among patients with spinal pain.

Good news for chiropractic patients. Recent research from Yale University demonstrates an inverse association between chiropractic use and opioid receipt among patients with spinal pain.

Do you tend to keep your wallet in your back pocket when you sit? If yes, this post is for you!

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Long flights and road trips with heavy luggage can affect our backs and puts additional stress on the joints and muscles. Here are some tips to keep your back safe: 1. Roll a plane pillow or blanket and place it behind your back and the seat. .... 2. Keep moving! Every hour get up from your seat and stretch to avoid stiffness in your muscles. . 3. Pack light! Avoid taking unnecessary items. The heavier the luggage, the more difficult lifting and you're more prone to get injured. . 4. Lift properly Bend the knees and brace your core when lifting something heavy. Use the leg muscles and keep the weight close to your body. Make sure you dont twist your body. . 5. Use suitcases and bags with wheels so you can roll it. . 6. Dont forget to drink water on your flight and stay hydrated. . 7. Use a neck pillow What are some of the things you do to make your long flights enjoyable and pain free? . . . . . . . . . . #flight #stiff #stiffback #backpain #healthtips #longflight #chiropractic #adjustment #health #sandiego #improvement #neckpain #lovemyjob #sandiegochiropractor #ranchobernardochiropractor #ranchobernardo #dreyesun #drkonjkavfard #

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Had the pleasure to be on live news today talking about the importance of proper posture and the effects of it in low back pain. @thecwsandiego

Sleeping on the stomach is probably the worst sleeping position you can have! . It increases the pressure on your lower back as well as keeping your neck twisted for an extended period of time. . So it's no surprise to wake up all stiff and tight.... . If you've been used to sleeping on your stomach it is time to start changing this habit gradually. . Meanwhile put a very thin pillow underneath your pelvis to decrease the pressure on your lumbar spine (lower back) . BUT you're neck will remain twisted! And definately your cervical spine (neck) will not remain aligned with the rest of your spine! . . Make sure you get your spine checked regularly if you're a stomach sleeper . Tag a friend who is a stomach sleeper . . . . #chiropractic #adjustment #health #sandiego #improvement #neckpain #lovemyjob #sandiegochiropractor #chiropractor #sandiego #alignment #rehab #sleep #position #posture #stomachsleeping #ranchobernardochiropractor #ranchobernardo

If you're a side sleeper try putting a small pillow in between your knees to keep your pelvis aligned. . Also pay attention to your pillow height. . You want your neck stay aligned with the rest of your spine when you're on your side. .... This minimizes the amount of pressure to your neck and keeps the muscles relaxed. . . . . . . #sleep #position #sleepingposition #sideposture #sandiegochiropractor #chiropractor #sandiego #ranchobernardo #ranchobernardochiropractor #health #pillow #neckpain #lowbackpain See more

Say hello to the handsome baby Gavin. he was so calm and happy during his visit. So obvious he was enjoying it #cutenessoverload . . Baby Gavin is only 6 weeks young and his mommy wanted to make sure he has a proper spinal alignment. . .... YES! Shocking! Babies have spines too . Birth is traumatic whether it is a natural birth or C-section. So it is extremely important to get these little ones checked too. . . The treatments are extremely gentle and can help the babies with colick pain, cervical joint dysfunction (sometimes babies tend to favor one side of the neck more. So make sure they get check out), their tiny backs and... . . . Tag a friend who needs to get their baby's spines checked . . . #chiropractic #babycheckup #chiropracticrocks #improvement #colicky #health #sandiego #ranchobernardo #posture #ranchobernardochiropractor #cutestpatient

Happy Canada Day! Getting the injured area back into movement is a crucial part of injury recovery! Chiropractors are educated in spinal manipulative therapy, m...anual therapy (including mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, etc.), and exercise prescription and supervision, which can all play a role in getting people back to moving well and regularly. #Injury #Chiropractic #interprofessionaleducation

An amazing day with my colleagues and wonderful students . . I joined the amazing team of @bastyrcalifornia in 2016 and these amazing people were my first group of students. . This weekend I had the pleasure and honor of attending their graduation ceremony and witnessed them becoming naturopathic doctors. .... I am so proud of every single one of them and so blessed and honored for the small roll I had in their journey of becoming amazing doctors. . I wish them all the best and sucess See more