Atlanta Medical Clinic: Medical Blog
How to Get Physical Therapy Patients to Move
Lack of motivation to perform at-home exercises represents a common problem among physical therapy patients. According to a 2013 report by Michigan Technological University (MTU), two very different factors – visual media and stress-reduction – could improve patient...
Healthy Living in a Toxic World
In the modern world, healthy living has become challenging to achieve. We are surrounded by toxic food additives, carcinogens in body care products, and pollutants in the air and water. By educating ourselves on health and staying informed on the topic, we can take...
How to Reduce Office Chair Back Pain
Many of those with computer jobs suffer from sitting-related back pain. Often, even the most comfortable office chairs from suppliers like Office Monster can cause back pain amongst workers. It would seem that use of the back is what would result in problems, but long...
Exercise to Stay Young
We all know that working out and eating well are critical to maintaining a strong and healthy form. Science has also proven that people who have a poor diet and don't go to the gym expedite their own aging at a cellular level. However, scientists last month revealed...
Obesity is Caused by More Than What You Eat
In the United States, obesity is an epidemic. Current statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 5 kids suffer from the health problem. Obesity leads to numerous life-threatening conditions, including a higher...
4 Exercises You Can Do at Home to Reduce Lower Back Pain
Back pain is incredibly common, especially lower back pain (LBP). More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from LBP, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Many people are interested in trying at-home techniques. Although we recommend...
Common Causes of Upper Back Pain
Pain in the upper back can arise following an injury. Upper back pain can also result from misalignment, which typically stems from postural problems. One major cause of the pain is office work, which – especially in the absence of lumbar supports and an ergonomic...
The Benefits of H-Wave Therapy For Pain Management
H-Wave therapy is a healthcare treatment geared toward alleviating pain and rehabilitating dysfunctional areas of the body. It utilizes an electro-therapeutic device designed and built in the United States. Two different forms of therapy are made possible through the...
Spinal Decompression: Proven Treatment for Lower Back Pain
One common treatment provided by pain management practices is spinal decompression for back pain. Pain has conventionally been treated with medications, and that has become much less prevalent due to concerns over side effects and the potential for addiction. Spinal...
Yoga and the Management of Chronic Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain, also called low back pain or LBP, is a widespread pain condition. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 31 million Americans suffer from LBP, and the Global Burden of Diseases 2010 listed it as the #1 cause of disability globally....