Drussel Chiropractic & Rehabilitation / Integrative Motion

02/16/2013

"The door to safety swings on the hinges of common sense." - Author unknown

01/21/2013

Even 44 years after his death, Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire others with his message of peace, tolerance and justice.

Video: Why your back hurts. (If you’re reading this on a computer, you’re probably causing it right now.) http://t.co/eCT25plz

01/18/2013

Here's one more reason to quit smoking: It makes back pain worse, according to a study of people being treated for spinal disorders.

A University of Rochester Medical Center analysis of more than 5,300 patients followed for eight months during treatment of spinal disorders showed that cigarette smokers reported far more pain than never-smokers or those who had quit.

01/16/2013

What's the primary cause of back pain? (Hint, if you're at a computer, you're probably doing it right now.) Check out this video to find out.

01/14/2013

If you're suffering from back pain, can you still do resistance exercises without aggravating your back? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Here's how:

If you’re suffering from back pain, can you still do resistance exercises without aggravating your back? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. However, you WILL have to adjust your workout to your back pain.

01/11/2013

The meningitis outbreak caused by tainted steroid injections was a terrible tragedy. Now many patients are skipping the dangerous and ineffective treatment option in favor of seeing a chiropractor, who probably can offer more effective treatment.

(NewsUSA) - Even as outrage over the national fungal meningitis outbreak continues to mount, cooler heads are asking questions that could have long-term ramifications for the way we treat back pain.

01/09/2013

Generation Y - between 18 to 30 years of age - has a technology addiction that puts them at much higher risk of back pain than previous generations. Can you guess what those habits are?

Michael MacIsaac, a 24-year-old law student in Victoria, describes the neck pain he experiences after hunching over his laptop as “a little unbearable.” But he and others in his age group might say the same thing about the prospect of life without computers.

01/07/2013

A new study shows that lower back pain is hardly just an American problem. Worldwide, it's the leading cause of prolonged disability, second only to cancer.

(Medical Xpress)—Low back pain is the highest contributor to disability in the world, according to a pivotal international study released today.

01/04/2013

CNN Money says chiropractors have one of the best jobs in America. We agree wholeheartedly.

The Best Jobs in America offer great pay, work that's satisfying and big growth opportunities.

01/02/2013

A recent survey by the North American Spine Society found that two-thirds of spine specialists say patients have refused help for their back pain because they fear surgery. All the more reason to see a chiropractor.