Your Body of Knowledge

Health Articles by Dr. Lavine

Your Body of Knowledge

Health Articles by Dr. Lavine

The biopsychosocial model of health

The biopsychosocial model of health

Doctor and patient expectations about back pain can differ sharply. Before you get frustrated with your doctor, or worry that he or she doesn't understand you, learn about the biopsychosocial model of health that doctors in the know apply to the issue of back pain.
Yoga moves for back pain?

Yoga moves for back pain?

Yoga can provide lots of benefits if you have back pain. Learn tips on finding a good teacher and avoiding some of the possible pitfalls.
Guest Post: Chronic knee pain after knee joint replacement

Guest Post: Chronic knee pain after knee joint replacement

Total knee replacement surgery has helped many alleviate pain and regain the ability to walk with ease. But the results aren't perfect - many patients have persistent pain after surgery. This guest article by a New Zealand occupational therapist and psychotherapist discusses some of the intricacies of persisting pain.
Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain

Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain

If you've been regularly practicing the exercises described in Dr. Lavine's Top Five Exercises for Your Low Back, your lower spine has probably made a lot of progress. Still, you might need something extra to achieve maximal results. What’s the most important exercise I’ve left off my short list? Stretching the piriformis muscle.
Douse the flames of inflammation

Douse the flames of inflammation

Our ancestors from the Stone Age survived because their physiology evolved to match the environment that existed back then. But the typical diet and lifestyle of today - far different from those of Paleolithic times - puts you at risk for chronic degenerative conditions.
Rebuilding cartilage health:  One more benefit of chiropractic adjustments

Rebuilding cartilage health: One more benefit of chiropractic adjustments

Cartilage has no direct blood supply so it depends on periodic loading and unloading to get its nutrition. Chiropractic can help with this.
Barefoot running benefits – Reality or hype?

Barefoot running benefits – Reality or hype?

I heard a lot about "barefoot" running and wanted to find out more about it, so I read much of the research and even tried it out myself....
Cardio conditioning for back pain

Cardio conditioning for back pain

Proper exercise is critical to alleviating low back pain and keeping it from coming back. Exercises for core support and spine limbering are well-established modalities in the war on back pain. But what about the specific effects of cardiovascular conditioning on the low back? Can low back pain sufferers help themselves by hitting the treadmill?
How to choose the right chiropractor

How to choose the right chiropractor

Finding the right doctor of chiropractic to help you improve your health can be a daunting experience. Dr. Lavine offers some sample questions you can use in interviewing your potential chiropractor.
Understanding CranioSacral Therapy Part 1

Understanding CranioSacral Therapy Part 1

Discover the secrets of Craniosacral Therapy - one of the gentlest forms of hand-on treatment used by chiropractors and other body work experts.
Harmful gut bacteria contribute to your fibromyalgia and chronic pain

Harmful gut bacteria contribute to your fibromyalgia and chronic pain

Take advantage of the latest research that links altered gut bacteria to fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Restless leg syndrome and what to do about it

Restless leg syndrome and what to do about it

Restless leg syndrome can plague you with tight, painful, cramping legs when you're trying to sleep at night. You can benefit from a few tips...
Five steps to take when back pain strikes

Five steps to take when back pain strikes

When back pain strikes, you'll know some simple steps to help you get out of pain quickly.
Restore lean muscle

Restore lean muscle

Chronic pain and chronic illness drain your body of its strength. Not only do you feel weaker, you actually lose muscle bulk. And the longer the problem goes on, the more muscle mass you lose. But wait, it gets worse…
Self-care of the low back and a pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist

Self-care of the low back and a pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist

Discover some tips for taking care of your low back based on the work of Robin McKenzie, the pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist. Following his guidelines, it's likely you can find a favorable position to release your low back and alleviate pain.
The biopsychosocial model of health

The biopsychosocial model of health

Doctor and patient expectations about back pain can differ sharply. Before you get frustrated with your doctor, or worry that he or she doesn't understand you, learn about the biopsychosocial model of health that doctors in the know apply to the issue of back pain.
Yoga moves for back pain?

Yoga moves for back pain?

Yoga can provide lots of benefits if you have back pain. Learn tips on finding a good teacher and avoiding some of the possible pitfalls.
Guest Post: Chronic knee pain after knee joint replacement

Guest Post: Chronic knee pain after knee joint replacement

Total knee replacement surgery has helped many alleviate pain and regain the ability to walk with ease. But the results aren't perfect - many patients have persistent pain after surgery. This guest article by a New Zealand occupational therapist and psychotherapist discusses some of the intricacies of persisting pain.
Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain

Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain

If you've been regularly practicing the exercises described in Dr. Lavine's Top Five Exercises for Your Low Back, your lower spine has probably made a lot of progress. Still, you might need something extra to achieve maximal results. What’s the most important exercise I’ve left off my short list? Stretching the piriformis muscle.
Douse the flames of inflammation

Douse the flames of inflammation

Our ancestors from the Stone Age survived because their physiology evolved to match the environment that existed back then. But the typical diet and lifestyle of today - far different from those of Paleolithic times - puts you at risk for chronic degenerative conditions.
Rebuilding cartilage health:  One more benefit of chiropractic adjustments

Rebuilding cartilage health: One more benefit of chiropractic adjustments

Cartilage has no direct blood supply so it depends on periodic loading and unloading to get its nutrition. Chiropractic can help with this.
Barefoot running benefits – Reality or hype?

Barefoot running benefits – Reality or hype?

I heard a lot about "barefoot" running and wanted to find out more about it, so I read much of the research and even tried it out myself....
Cardio conditioning for back pain

Cardio conditioning for back pain

Proper exercise is critical to alleviating low back pain and keeping it from coming back. Exercises for core support and spine limbering are well-established modalities in the war on back pain. But what about the specific effects of cardiovascular conditioning on the low back? Can low back pain sufferers help themselves by hitting the treadmill?
How to choose the right chiropractor

How to choose the right chiropractor

Finding the right doctor of chiropractic to help you improve your health can be a daunting experience. Dr. Lavine offers some sample questions you can use in interviewing your potential chiropractor.
Understanding CranioSacral Therapy Part 1

Understanding CranioSacral Therapy Part 1

Discover the secrets of Craniosacral Therapy - one of the gentlest forms of hand-on treatment used by chiropractors and other body work experts.
Harmful gut bacteria contribute to your fibromyalgia and chronic pain

Harmful gut bacteria contribute to your fibromyalgia and chronic pain

Take advantage of the latest research that links altered gut bacteria to fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Restless leg syndrome and what to do about it

Restless leg syndrome and what to do about it

Restless leg syndrome can plague you with tight, painful, cramping legs when you're trying to sleep at night. You can benefit from a few tips...
Five steps to take when back pain strikes

Five steps to take when back pain strikes

When back pain strikes, you'll know some simple steps to help you get out of pain quickly.
Restore lean muscle

Restore lean muscle

Chronic pain and chronic illness drain your body of its strength. Not only do you feel weaker, you actually lose muscle bulk. And the longer the problem goes on, the more muscle mass you lose. But wait, it gets worse…
Self-care of the low back and a pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist

Self-care of the low back and a pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist

Discover some tips for taking care of your low back based on the work of Robin McKenzie, the pioneering New Zealand physiotherapist. Following his guidelines, it's likely you can find a favorable position to release your low back and alleviate pain.

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