Tyler T. Taylor Chiropractic

Not all backaches are created equal! Chiropractors evaluate each patient's unique spinal problem and develop an individual course of care. Did you know that sometimes, your headaches can actually be caused by a lower back problem? Every patient presents a uniquely different spinal pattern.

A chiropractor has years of training to be able to restore the body to its normal state of good health. When the nervous system is working properly, the body is able to resist both injury and disease.

Walking is the best exercise for your spine. The movements involved in walking force your abdominal muscles and hip muscles to work simultaneously, which also helps keep your hip joints loose and healthy.

Also known as herniated cervical disk, a ruptured disk is a condition that occurs when a spinal disk in your neck has become damaged and ruptured. When this occurs, the ruptured disk bulges and puts pressure on, or pinches, nearby spinal nerve roots, causing pain in your neck, shoulders, and arms.

Because your spinal column protects the hub of your nervous system, your spine, any one of those bones being out of alignment can cause unexpected pain or health side effects.

To prevent back strain and injuries while lifting, keep these tips in mind: squat close to the object you are lifting, hold the object close to your chest and lift with your legs, keep your back straight and avoid twisting motions.

Did you know that we are born with 33 vertebrae, but end up with only 24 vertebrae? What happens to those extra vertebrae? The vertebrae fuse together to form two bones - four of them fuse to form our tailbone and the other five fuse in the back of our pelvis.

Did you know that only 3 percent of creatures on earth actually have a backbone? Those of us that do share a lot of other similarities. We all have a skull, a rib cage surrounding our heart and lungs, a jawbone, and a mouth.

The skull, or cranium, is supported by the spine's top two vertebrae and serves to protect the brain and sense organs. All together, the human head weighs about 8 to 12 pounds.

One of the hidden culprits behind lower back pain is a wallet. Sitting on a wallet, especially a thick wallet, can strain your back. If you have lower back pain, consider going wallet free or downsizing to a slimmer wallet.

Remember, corrective chiropractic treatments occur on a set schedule because the goal is to train your body into keeping the proper alignment. Skipping scheduled visits will decrease the overall effectiveness of your therapy.

Although chiropractors are regulated medical professionals, many consider it an alternative to usual medical treatment options. If you've tried everything else to get rid of your pain, it's time to schedule an appointment.

Fact or fiction: We are taller in the morning than we are in the evening. True! This is due to the force of gravity. All day long, gravity pushes down on our vertebrae, pushing water out from between our spinal disks, causing us to lose up to an inch off of our height during the day. When we lie down, the water diffuses back between our disks, causing us to elongate.