Is aspirin or ibuprophen effective at helping relieve back pain?

Source: ZMEScience.com by: Mihai Andrei Over-the-counter pills are quite popular, but do they really help? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, are taken for many reasons, from common colds to hangovers or muscle aches. But...

What sleeping position is best for sacroiliac joint pain relief?

Source: MedicalNewsToday.com  by: Charlotte Lillis The sacroiliac joints connect the base of the spine to the pelvis. Damage to these joints or surrounding structures can cause SJP, which is typically in the lower back and buttocks and may travel down the back of the...

Are You Working Through Sickness?

We’ve noticed a lot of colds going around lately, so chances are, you’ve gotten one.  Did you take time off for yourself to get better or did you “power through” and work anyway? What about your chiropractic visit?  Did you cancel it or postpone it until you felt...

The Missing Pieces to the Chronic Pain Puzzle

Pain is a significant problem in our society, and the way too many of us deal with it is an even bigger problem.  Taking medication to temporarily relieve the pain or ignoring the pain altogether, foolishly hoping it will go away, is contributing to long-term...