FINDING THE BEST PILLOW FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF
There are literally hundreds of neck and head pillows on the market but how do you go about finding the best pillow for neck pain relief? After over 30 years in my neck and spine practice as a DC and seeing over 10,000 patients, I can tell you some very...
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WHAT EXACTLY IS A CERVICAL PILLOW?
How many people that you know talk about a Cervical Pillow but have no idea what it actually means? I am guessing about 9 out of 10 people actually get it wrong and probably believe that all Cervical Pillows are designed to hold up the head, a function that would better be...
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7 NATURAL WAYS TO IMPROVE INSOMNIA AND SLEEP HABITS
Have you been waking up during the night with a million thoughts and just can’t seem to fall back asleep? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Or do you simply always feel tired during the day? You are not alone! SLEEP HYGIENE: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR NIGHT'S...
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5 TIPS FOR KEEPING COOL ON HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
If you are uncomfortably hot, you are more likely to have trouble sleeping and wake up at night due to the rise in your core temperature, perhaps even breaking a sweat. Of course air conditioning is the overall choice, but here are five other creative tips to help you improve your sleep...
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BULGING DISC IN THE SPINE
If you have been told that you have a bulging disc in your neck or low back, you are not alone. Millions of people have discs that compress that end up “bulging” or what is also called “protruding”, or a disc protrusion. These two terms are almost exactly the same. A...
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WHAT TYPE OF MATTRESS IS BEST FOR LOWER BACK PAIN?
Patients often ask me what mattress will best help relieve their lower back pain. Sleeping on the wrong mattress can actually cause back pain or make it worse, but which mattress is the right choice for helping to alleviate lower back pain? Almost all of us suffer from lower back...
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MEMORY FOAM OR LATEX: WHICH IS THE BEST PILLOW?
Looking for the best pillow to relieve your stiff neck and offer some neck pain relief? Interested in purchasing an orthopedic pillow, but not sure between memory foam pillows and talalay latex pillows? MATERIALS: Memory foam pillows are made of man-made chemicals including polyurethane, acetone and methylbenzene. A researcher at...
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NECK EXERCISES FOR A STIFF NECK
Are you suffering from a stiff neck? The same neck stretches and neck exercises can utilized in helping to alleviate the symptoms for conditions such as arthritis, acute or chronic whiplash condition, a pinched nerve, or even muscles that have been overused. Generally speaking, you never want to do neck...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATTRESS AND THE RIGHT FIRMNESS
The IMPORTANCE: The wrong mattress can cause back pain, create unnecessary heat and be a major cause of sleep loss. Choosing the right mattress and firmness can support your spine, keep you cool and give you comfort. Getting these three things right are paramount in getting good sleep and improving your health. Here’s...
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TOP THREE REASONS FOR A STIFF NECK
If you are experiencing a stiff neck and it seemingly came out of nowhere, you are not alone. I have been treating patients with neck stiffness and pain for over 30 years and although the possible reasons could reach into literally the hundreds, I will outline the top three reasons...
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