by Dr. Drew Dahlgren | Jan 2, 2013 | Ergonomics, Prevention
The human body simply was not designed to function well during extended periods of sitting. We evolved to walk vast grasslands, stalk our dinner, and glean and harvest from the surrounding countryside. Before the onset of cars, most people had to walk or ride horses...
by Dr. Drew Dahlgren | Jan 2, 2013 | Spinal Stenosis
The spine is a hollow, flexible column made up of many individual bones (vertebrae) that house the spinal cord, spinal fluid, intervertebral discs, and nerves. Each individual vertebra has a tunnel in the middle that the spinal cord runs through, and is separated from...
by Dr. Drew Dahlgren | Jan 2, 2013 | Back Pain, Exercise
Ahhh, Spring. That intoxicating time of year when everyone comes out of hibernation to squint at the sunshine and start projects, exercise routines and other outdoor activities after the long, dark, cold winter. Springtime is also when our clinic sees an awful lot of...
by Dr. Drew Dahlgren | Jan 2, 2013 | Sciatica
Strange as it may initially seem, a frequent culprit in pain that is located in the butt and radiates down one or both legs is actually the sciatic nerve, which originates in the lower back. Sciatica, or pain caused by irritation of or interference with the...
by Dr. Drew Dahlgren | Jan 2, 2013 | Arthritis
We see a lot of spinal related osteoarthritis at our clinic – arthritis is a very common condition in anyone over the age of 65. We list here some of the symptoms that could indicate arthritic changes in the spine. Keep in mind the only way to confirm a...
