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Joint Play
Palpation & adjustment of the spinal joints
Dr. Lavine Interviewed by Virginia Reed for Progressive Radio Network
A radio interview of Dr. Ronald Lavine by Virginia Reed on Progressive Radio Network.
Chiropractic for seniors- What I’ve learned
Dr. Lavine shares his insight into the challenges of providing chiropractic care for an aging population.
Recent research confirms value of chiropractic methods for back pain
Manual therapy, including spinal mobilization and manipulation, is one of the best-studied forms of treatment for low back pain. Another research study has been published further proving the effectiveness of these methods.
Learning to be Healthy is Like Learning to Ride a Bike
When you learn to ride a bike, it’s important to know the rules of the road. In my case it was my dad who taught me: ride on the right, wear a helmet, use hand signals, and so forth. It’s all good advice. But even when you know these rules, you still don’t know how to ride. Your brain, muscles, and balance system still can’t coordinate their actions to create a positive result. In the world of preventive healthcare, it’s like being told to eat nine servings of vegetables, exercise every day, get adequate sleep, and the like. It’s all good advice. Follow it. But none of it trains your brain, digestive tract, kidneys, liver, and endocrine glands to coordinate their actions to create a positive health result.
Chiropractic better for neck pain
The Annals of Internal Medicine published a research study demonstrating that chiropractic care is the best approach for neck pain.
Secret of a good chiropractic adjustment
What's the key to an effective chiropractic adjustment? Restoring normal joint play to the joints of the spine....
Sciatica, part 2: Not all sciatica is alike. Don’t overlook this important clue
There are two basic types of sciatic nerve pain. Discover the difference, and you'll be better prepared to help your doctor get to the root of your problem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News Flash: Chiropractic Saves You Money
A large study by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee showed that patients who saw a chiropractor for low back pain saved 40% as compared to those who saw a medical doctor first.
Chronic pain shrinks your brain
An important article by Craig Roberts, DC covers the negative effects on the brain of living with chronic pain and the benefits of chiropractic spinal manipulation to control long-lasting spinal pain.
Keep your brain as sharp as a Samurai sword
Proprioception is the substrate of cognition. Haven't a clue what I'm talking about? This article will enlighten you.
