Maher and Buck Chiropractic

Conservative Care For Sciatica In February, the Journal of Neurosurgery confirmed that very few patients suffering from lumbar disc herniation with sciatica would require surgery. Conservative intervention, including chiropractic manipulation, is the proven front-line treatment for these problems. If you or someone you know has back & thigh pain or numbness, check out this short video to learn what to do. https://www.youtube.com/embed/o4NNTth2f1c?rel=0 ... #sciatica #discherniation #lumbar Source: https://thejns.org//a/article-10.3171-2020.8.SPINE20602.xm

Runners, Listen Up! Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a beginner, many people don’t realize that your shoes need to be replaced every 250 miles. If you are due for some new shoes, make sure to buy the right kind for your feet. Check out this infographic for some more helpful tips on choosing the correct running shoes!... https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//9933ee1d-ec5b-431c- #running #runners #runningshoes

Exercise Is Vital For Our Overall Health! Staying active can help to prevent problems ranging from heart disease to back pain. Check out these tips to help you get moving: Aim to get at least 20-30 minutes of exercise daily, 4-6 times per week. ... Start gradually: do not increase activity by more than 10% each week to avoid injury. Vary your activities to prevent overuse injuries. Examples include Walking, swimming, running, bicycling, and low-impact aerobics. How have you been staying active lately? Comment below! #stayingactive #getmoving

Need A Break? Try Micro-Breaks! Whether you use a standing workstation or a sitting desk, taking micro-breaks is a great way to avoid overuse injury due to prolonged postures -- especially when you are working! Try this. Set an alarm for every 20 minutes to get up or move around for at least 20 seconds. Your body will thank you later! #takebreaks #microbreaks #workbreaks

Strain On Your Spine? Did you know that for every inch that your head tilts forward, your spine undergoes an additional 10 pounds of strain? People are spending more time at home now, and spending more time looking at computers and phones If that’s you, there are a couple of things that you can be doing to avoid injury! Check out this infographic for tips on avoiding text-neck. https://chiroup-assets.s3.amazonaws.com//text-neck-infogra... #textneck #posture #neckstrain

? A recent study found that a decrease in core stability impacts knee pain in runners. Check out the top 3 core stability exercises we recommend in our office to help solve this problem: Bird dog - watch here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/MO3qcro_ui0/rel=0... Dead bug Side bridge These exercises, paired with our in-office conservative treatment, is our recommended way to get you back to peak function. Call our office today to schedule your appointment! #Runner #KneePain #CoreStability Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31851042/

? Researchers have been trying to sort out the facts to determine what impact breakfast has. Here’s what they said: We simply do not have enough evidence to support or reject the idea as to whether breakfast impacts body weight. With that said, there is increasing evidence supporting the effects of breakfast on weight managementrelated outcomes, including things like appetite control, food cravings, satiety, and sn...acking behavior. While this may be confusing, here are three tips to help you make good choices if you eat breakfast: Choose high protein, low carb options, like eggs, to limit mid-morning cravings. Avoid the empty calories of juices. And yes, this includes orange juice. Eat moderate portions - You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Contact our office today for more advice on healthy living. Let’s start 2021 on the right track! #HealthyLiving #Breakfast #Chiropractor Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31042260/

Pain is complex, and low back pain affects millions of people every year Luckily, spinal manipulation can help. A recent study found that both pain & functional disability can be reduced with spinal manipulation! If you or someone you know is suffering from low back pain, give our office a call. We want to help! Watch this video to learn more about low back pain. https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0fEPL_Ptj8?rel=0... #SpinalManipulation #Chiropractic #PainRelief #LowBackPain Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31773541/

- A recent study found that people use many different coping strategies to deal with pain. One is to improve the health of your mind AND body. We’ve included our top recommendations for improving your mind & body health in the infographic below. Be sure to check it out. https://chiroup-assets.s3.amazonaws.com//mind-body-best-pr... For more information about possible treatment of your pain, give our office a call to see how we can help. #MindAndBody #PainRelief Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31771833/

You’ve probably noticed that we post a lot of new research on our social media pages. Why? Because we feel that our patients deserve a doctor who stays on top of the latest info! If you like seeing our content, please like our page, or give us a follow! We’re grateful for your support and love providing the best possible treatment to our community! ... #ChiropracticCare

! Not sleeping correctly can cause serious back and neck pain. Don’t worry, though. We’re here to help! Here are five things that you can do to get a healthy night’s sleep. Limit screen time before bed... Eat your last meal 3-4 hours before bedtime Limit caffeine in the afternoon and evening Stick to a sleep schedule Keep your sleep environment cool Check out this infographic to see our complete list of healthy sleep tips! https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//725193f8-7bb2-402f- #HealthySleep #SleepPosture

A recent article highlighted that many leading insurers are supporting safer, non-pharmacological methods such as chiropractic care. Insurance companies are starting to notice that chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and low-cost treatment option. Get on board conservative care and give our office a call today to schedule an appointment!... Read the full article here: https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com//more-payers-ba #ConservativeCare #Chiropractic #OpioidCrisis

’ Plantar fasciitis is a painful irritation on the bottom of your foot. One telltale symptom is heel pain when you first step out of bed. Plantar fasciitis can be a frustrating condition, often lasting 18 months or more if left untreated. Fortunately, you may recover more quickly with proper care. Check out this video to learn more. ... https://www.youtube.com/embed/lkPJARZB0qs?rel=0 #PlantarFasciitis #FootPain

Researchers have confirmed that spinal manipulation improves function in patients with neck pain: These results show that a single neck manipulation produces an improvement in standing postural control and increases range of motion in patients with (chronic neck pain).... Is your neck performing at peak function? If not, here’s a video explaining your condition more in-depth. https://www.youtube.com/embed/05LZ9CuS5r4?rel=0 #NeckPain #SpinalManipulation Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2580

Yet another study has found that chiropractic care can help decrease opioid use: "Compared to patients with neck pain who saw a primary health care provider, patients with neck pain who initially saw a conservative therapist were 72%-91% less likely to fill an opioid prescription in the first 30 days, and between 41%-87% less likely to continue filling prescriptions for 1 year." ... Research has established similar conclusions for patients with low back pain. Check out this Opioid Crisis synopsis for more information! https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//5ec2ee0d-2e85-4427- #Opioids #LowBackPain Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com//artic/pii/S0003999320302641

: A new study demonstrated improvement in spinal pain and disability when adding chiropractic care. Offering (chiropractic) services in primary care may help to address pain and disability, and hopefully limit external referrals, advanced imaging, and opioid prescriptions.... Chiropractic care is no longer an alternative but rather the recommended standard of care for many muscle and joint problems. You win when chiropractors are on your healthcare team. Take a look at this infographic to learn more about what chiropractic care can do for you! New Do DC’s work with MD’ infographic (Jessi create?) #ChiropracticCare #StandardOfCare Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7495928/

’ ! Staying on top of your fitness and nutrition will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthier lifestyle will make you feel better overall, physically and emotionally. Here are some key tips to doing so: Follow a balanced diet... Exercise Drink water Avoid bad habits Want more nutrition tips? Take a look at our nutrition infographic! https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//ba0db6cf-b7f2-4e07- #Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle Source: https://artofhealthyliving.com/how-you-can-maintain-a-heal/

Researchers have found that people with chronic neck pain have atrophy (shrinkage) of their stabilizing muscles. Whether that’s the cause or effect is debatable, but either way, we know two things that can help chronic neck pain: Chiropractic care ... Strengthening exercises If you or someone you know suffers from chronic neck pain, check out this simple exercise that we frequently prescribe, then call our office for a more complete solution. https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//deep-neck-flexion.m #NeckPain #ChiropracticCare Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com//artic/pii/S0161475420300117

? ! Researchers have confirmed a link between excessive texting and hand pain: There appears to be a linear association between frequency of text messages and incidence of (problems). ... Our top five tips: Minimize thumb time to decrease the risk of repetitive trauma -- a big factor for carpal tunnel syndrome! Use text-to-speak -- this will give your thumbs a break Use the three text rule -- Call your contact rather than using long or repeated texts Get a grip or pop-socket -- this will help you to avoid resting your device on your thumbs. Switch hands frequently -- your hands need a break, also! Check out this infographic for additional tips on preventing phone-related problems throughout the body. https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//59bc3b34-da19-4362- #CellPhone #HandPain Source: https://www.worldscientific.com//abs/10./S2424835520300029

Research has found that excess weight increases our chances of developing heart disease to cancer to many muscle, joint, and nerve problems. In fact, a new study found that overweight individuals have a higher risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. If the number on your scale is putting a frown on your face (or numbness in your hand) here are our top two simple tips for losing a couple of pounds:... Control portions - clearing our plate might have made our parents happy, but it’s not helping our waistline- so leave a bite or two behind. Slowly increase your activity - maybe just a one-minute walk today, then a little more each day, but don’t increase activity by more than 10% per week. Now let’s put these tips to the test! Score yourself one health improvement point for each tip that you employ this week. How many points can you collect? Comment below! #WeightLoss #Health Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32893794/

’ ? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a painful irritation of the cartilage behind your kneecap. Although anyone may be affected, it is often the result of overuse of the knee in sports, so it is sometimes referred to as "Runner's Knee". Researchers have found that chiropractic care can help: A single session of manipulation improved balance control and pain in patients diagnosed with (knee pain).... If you or someone you know is suffering from PFPS, check out this video to learn more about your condition and how chiropractic care can help. https://youtube.com/embed/bwZE7V5UyJM?rel=0 #KneePain #RunnersKnee Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com//artic/pii/S1360859220300206

A recent study concluded that surgery is no more effective than conservative care for rotator cuff tears: We found no significant differences in clinical outcomes between cuff repair and nonoperative treatment at 12-month follow-up.... And another new study compared spinal manipulation to standard physical therapy and found that spinal manipulation resulted in greater reductions in pain, disability and medication intake. If you or someone you know is suffering from a rotator cuff tear, take a look at this short clip to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/embed/ktLPQJ0SHoE?rel=0 #SpinalManipulation #ConservativeCare #RotatorCuff Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com//artic/pii/S1058274619307177

’ A new study found that up to 9 out of 10 mobile phone users suffer from related muscle and joint complaints! Neck and upper back complaints had the highest prevalence rates ranging from 55.8% to 89.9%. ... Check out this infographic for our top tips for cell phone safety! https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net//59bc3b34-da19-4362- #HealthyPhoneUse #CellPhoneSafety Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com//artic/pii/S2468781220300114

? Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a term used to describe a group of symptoms in the temporomandibular joint, also called the TMJ. Up to 25% of the population will suffer from TMD symptoms, including jaw clicking, limited mouth opening, possible jaw locking, and pain. Fortunately for TMD sufferers, a new study found that manual therapy, like the type we provide, leads to significant improvements in pain and disability. ... So if you or someone you know is suffering from TMD, check out this video of one of our favorite exercise routines that can help! https://d2tdnxb10ob8wc.cloudfront.net/v1-v/rocabado-6x6.mp4 #TMD #ManualTherapy Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2411