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Another Research Study Showing the Effectiveness of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
The title: “Restoration of Disc Height through Non-surgical Spinal Decompression is associated with Decreased Discogenic Low Back Pain: a Retrospective Cohort Study” Aptel et al. You can find the study in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010, 11:155Here’s what they found: Before and after a six week treatment period with spinal decompression low back relief correlated with a disc height increase. How did they do it? 30 patients with an average age of 65 were treated with the DRX 9000. 21 females and 9 males with lumbar disc herniation and low back pain were assessed via a verbal pain scale disc height was measured with CT scans. We also use the DRX 9000 Non-surgical Spinal Decompression in our office. I have watched patients’ pain level decrease and/or vanish as well as other symptoms like tingling or numbness in the legs. The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Lower Back Supports for Patients with Lower back painLow Back Pain and Its Many CausesDrx 9000 for leg painNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Ask your Chiropractor: “Everything in Moderation”
I often get questions about taking too much of this or too much of that, eating or drinking this or that, doing this or that. For the most part, the answer seems to be “in moderation.” For example, is a cup of coffee or two a day okay? Or is a glass of wine every night okay? For these two examples, the answer is it’s just fine, and in a lot of cases good for you. You also have to consider what else is in it or what you are drinking out of etc … there are many factors. Here’s what I mean … Are you putting sweet-n-low in your daily coffee? Are you heating it up in the microwave in your plastic cup? Just other things to consider. But here is the deal- you can’t exactly worry about everything! There are a lot of toxins you are going to take in everyday from the environment, the best thing to do is try to minimize them. Try to do as many healthy things as you can, or use a healthier alternative when you can. Often I find our answer in the term “moderation.” Instead of 4 cups of coffee a day how about 2, instead of a can of diet coke at lunch how about water, instead of taking a drug to cover up your back pain how about seeing your chiropractor. Remember, anytime you have a question regarding your health don’t be afraid to ask your chiropractor. Additional Reading ResourcesGlastonbury Chiropractor Helps with Back Pain, Neck Pain and HeadachesAn effective treatment for Serious Excruciating Back Pain Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury Chiropractor100 Healthy Raw Snacks and TreatsThe Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Can a Lumbar Disc Injury Cause Back Spasms?
Absolutely. The discs in the lumbar spine act as a cushion, allowing us to move, walk, run, jump, etc … Let’s take a disc injury like a bulging disc as an example. In this case the disc bulges outward, which literally puts pressure on nerves or a nerve root. When this happens, that disc space between vertebrae will flatten. Much like a flat tire, it will flatten and bulge. Remember, nerves control the muscles, so if we have pressure on the nerves it will create problems with the muscles those nerves go to. So, if you put pressure on a nerve or nerve root, you may get back pain or sciatica, but you can also get back spasms, leg numbness, or something similar. Depending which disc level or levels get injured can tell us what symptoms may occur and where. In the past, a disc injury could be a major spoiler, now with DRX9000 Spinal Decompression we can help. Call our office if you are experiencing disc pain or low back spasms. The Glastonbury Chiropractor serving Glastonbury, Marlborough, East Hartford, Hartford, West Hartford, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Middletown, Manchester, and more- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Spinal Decompression doctor in your areaDr B Uses the DRXNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Can my Neck Pillow Help with my Chiropractic Manipulations?
Yes, in fact, a term often used synonymously with “neck pillow” is “chiropractic pillow.” The reason is because a neck pillow helps one hold and restore cervical alignment. This is much like a chiropractic adjustment. The reason the cervical traction neck pillow is recommended by a lot of chiropractors is because it helps align the neck and maintain the neck curvature. Often when someone is adjusted, especially if they recently had an injury or strain, things may shift back out of place. Therefore, using a neck pillow at night following your adjustment will help to maintain your alignment. In fact, you chiropractor may recommend one of our neck pillows … or should I say “chiropractic pillows.”The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading ResourcesChoosing the Right Neck Pillow if you Have Neck PainFrequently asked questions about the cervical traction neck pillow by arc4life.comRemedy for A Stiff NeckNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Chiropractic Spine Alignment
The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookAdditional Reading Resources:Glastonbury Chiropractor in ConnecticutTraction Products for Pain ReliefHealth Articles at Glastonbury Chiropractic OfficeNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Chiropractic and Infertility
The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Chiropractic- Glastonbury ChiropracticTreatment for Fibromyalgia: 43% Say they Prefer Alternative Therapies Consumer Reports Ranks Chiropractic #1 Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Climbing Out After the Big Snow Storm in Glastonbury Connecticut
Sorry for the long delay with posting to our Glastonbury Chiropractor Blog! We are finally getting back to business as usual after a freak storm that hit Connecticut on Saturday October 29. This was not just your run of the mill storm. 9 days it left us without power, without phones and off course, no internet. It uprooted century old trees- one of our neighbors in South Glastonbury had a sign on their lawn after a large tree was uprooted: " born: 1878, died 2011- 138 years old" Yep, trees came down as did power lines. It looked like a war zone in Glastonbury. I have never seen gas lines as long as they were. It seemed that the little town of South Glastonbury's Gas Station Irvine, was the only one open for miles. It took us 40 minutes and some scary minutes to fill up our vehicle.The kids in our neighborhood didn't even get a true October 31 Halloween !It was quite frustrating dealing with our power company CL & P- their reaction to the disaster was painstakingly slow. 800,000 customers without electricity, and the numbers were increasing. You would think after Hurricane Irene 8 weeks prior (for which we lost power for 5 days), the work would have been a little faster. But Nope, not so.Off course some folks were lucky, they had a generator. This kept them going for a few days. At least with a generator you can have some semblance of normalcy. You can run your refrigerator, take a proper shower, and simply flush your toilet. Lucky for us, my wife's sister was getting married on the November 5 weekend in Canada ! With no heat, no phones, and not being able to do anything really, we left for our trip earlier than planned. Getting out of Glastonbury was difficult, but well worth it. The timing could not have been more perfect. Even the Toronto Star- one of Ontario's main newspaper- featured Glastonbury CT and the storm damage.Needless to say after the storm, we had storm related pain with patients as well. Picking up, or starting up the generator, chopping wood for their fire place, shoveling snow, and filling up their pellet stove. Lots of low back, midback and neck injuries. Its true, everyone suffered from this snow storm. These sprain/strain type of injuries can happen readily in emergency situations- you do much, lift too much, or bend over just the wrong way, and your back goes out. Emotionally, it can make you crazy too- we have mulitple stories from our patients about the agony of having no power ! If you suffered physically (and emotionally) from the recent CT Storm, visit our office. We can help you.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookAdditional Reading Resources:Lumbar Belt for lower back painHot and Cold Therapy for low back sprain/strainChiropractic care for neck and low back painNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Diary of a Lifelong Chiropractic Patient
I’ve been going to the chiropractor for my whole life off and on. My parents first took me when I was injured a couple times in sports. We were a typical family, I went to our family physician too. Whenever I got a cold or something I saw our doctor. When I broke my wrist I went to an orthopedist who casted it. I went to the allergist for allergy shots, you name it. I realized that time and time again from a sports injury or when my mom or dad did something to their neck or back we saw the chiropractor much more than we went to any other doctor. I think by the time I got to college I realized that the reason we went for chiropractic treatment versus going to our family physician was because it made sense. We could either get a prescription for a quick fix, or we could get adjusted and let the body do what it’s supposed to do. Then I remembered learning one summer that our family physician apparently had type II diabetes. Here was a doctor telling others how to be healthy, what to do to prevent heart problems, diabetes, stay healthy, etc… I liked our family physician a lot; great guy, seemed super smart, generous, happy. But I know type II diabetes was pretty much developed, or man-made, because of poor diet and lifestyle. Our chiropractor on the other hand was also in his 60’s, but if I were to guess at the time I would have said 50. He didn’t have a room full of free sample medication that he would generously give out because he had been given so many from companies, reps, or from seminars that he had attended. He was a super intelligent and generous person as well. I’m really glad that my parents took me to the chiropractor so I could realize the benefit. My chiropractic experience has truly been a huge benefit to my health and I don’t know how someone can live a full, pain-free, healthy life without one. The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Glastonbury Chiropractor offers pain relief from headaches, lower back pain, neck pain and more. Which Neck Pillow is Right For My Needs?The Top 10 Reasons for Preventing Lower Back PainReducing Inflammation in Your BodyNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

How do we Determine a Disc Injury?
The key to diagnosing a disc that has bulged or ruptured causing pain or back problems is the combination of a few things. We can determine a lot from an MRI image, for example, but this is just one test. Here’s an analogy: We can predict with relative certainty if someone is lying by having them take a lie detector test. Why can’t we then use this in court? The answer is that there may be a small percentage of tests that come out incorrect- maybe someone can beat the test, maybe on rare occasions it doesn’t really work or is unable to be read clearly, who knows. The bottom line is that you don’t want to put someone in jail for life if they didn’t do it! Same goes for reading an MRI. I don’t want to recommend someone to see the surgeon if the pain or problem doesn’t warrant it. Some doctors or even surgeons may see an MRI and say “Back Surgery.” However, the good ones won’t dare to cut someone’s back without combining the pictures with an exam and the patient’s history. You really need all of these things. So, if your doctor gets your history and MRI, but doesn’t do an exam, this is not the best. Or, if he does an exam but doesn’t get the patient’s history … same thing. I have found we need all of these things to really make a determination. Patient’s come to our office for DRX Spinal Decompression and the same holds true. Now, don’t get me wrong, spinal decompression is nothing like surgery. DRX 9000 spinal decompression is safe, non-surgical, and very successful, but I don’t want to treat someone with it that I don’t think is a candidate for the DRX 9000. So, call our office so we can fully examine your case to see if the DRX 9000 may be your answer to lower back pain or sciatica.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut, in Glastonbury, Near East Hartford- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:The Differences in Various Lumbar ConditionsHeat vs Ice For Lower Back Pain ReliefIs Your Lower Back Pain Or Leg Pain The Result Of A Lumbar Radiculopathy?Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Kim Kardashian: A Trip to the Chiropractor Before the Big Wedding
It is always interesting when a big celebrity uses chiropractic care. Even a reality star like Kim Kardashian. She recently tweeted: "Just had the best chiropractor appointment, then massage and Korean spa scrub! I feel sooo relaxed. I really needed this!"Weddings can be really stressful. This is whether you're a celebrity or not. A Chiropractic visit before the big day can be a huge stress reliever. So if you've got a big event, like a wedding, sports outing, or something of the like - go for a chiropractic tune-up!Visit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookThe Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Chiropractic recommended neck pillows and supportsLooking for a Chirorpactic office in Glastonbury Connecticut?Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Low Back Injuries- No One Is Immune
What I have learned in my now 10 years of being in practice is everyone is a little different. The same adjustment for everyone really doesn’t work. The reason: everyone has different injuries. There are also thousands of different misalignment patterns. Dr. Wendy Schauor, chiropractor, had a major injury to her back about 10 years ago. She tried a lot of treatments and therapies with minimal results. Then she learned about using kettle bells (ACA news Jan ‘12).The point is, there is no harm in trying something. If there’s no possible back lash or side effects, like from jumping into taking medication or doing some kind of surgery, then give it a try! Ask your chiropractor, he/she may know a lot about it.Visit the Glastonbury Chiropractor On FacebookThe Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:The Hips: A key factor in Back PainHow Can I stretch the Piriformis?Chiropractic Treatment at CT Spine and Disc in Glastonbury CTNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Lumbar Degeneration… What can I do??
Have you been told you have arthritis in your back, lumbar degeneration? … And then told, “There’s nothing you can do.” Well, there actually is something you can do. What typically happens with lumbar degeneration? The lumbar discs flatten and bulge. Much like a flat tire, the discs flatten allowing there to be more nerve pressure. One newer treatment that has shown to help is spinal decompression. The drx9000 creates a stretch with much much more force than traction, however, you hardly feel a thing. The drx decompression actually keeps the muscles relaxed when creating a stretch. This is vital to create a suction effect in the disc space. Essentially, there is a pull in the up and down direction and a suction effect from the sides, pulling the disc back in where it has bulged out. So, if you have low back pain or sciatica because of arthritis in the low back, try drx9000 spinal decompression. The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompression Additional Reading Resources: Work Related lower back pain How Can Chiropractic Help My Disc Degeneration Glastonbury Chiropractic Office Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in Connecticut Contact the Glastonbury Chiropractor Save this to Del.icio.us Digg This ! Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a reader Visit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Lumbar Support Helps Low Back Pain Sufferers
Here's a video of me showing how to wear a lumbar support belt. Getting the right size of lumbar support belt is very important. I recommend the Lumbosacral low Back Support Belt. There are many reasons why this lumbar belt is a good choice for patients with lower back pain:It is composed of a special wicking material that draws moisture away from the skin for helping you stay cool and dry The special coredge finish is comfortable withing being binding or irritating It comes in 5 sizes from Small to 3x large Its sized proportionally in height to ensure that the top edge of the lumbar belt lands at or just below the navel Velco is strong, and belt lasts a long time use after use Features a plush, elastic back panel for extra comfortFeatures double side pulls for superior abdominal compression and low back pain relief and comfortCheck out the CT Spine and Disc Center Online Store to see the sizes available for the lumbar back belt.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Glastonbury Chiropractor offers pain relief for low back pain, leg pain, headaches, sciatica and moreLower back Pain Relief: Traction and Low Back SupportsBack BeltsNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by EmailVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on Facebook Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

More on Vitamin D and Your Health...
Now is the time to get outside and get your vitamin D. Up here in the Northeast we don't get as much as we should. The key is to supplement in the winter months but now you can get out and catch some rays. Many of us are deficient in this very important vitamin.Listen to Dr Oz:Don't take it from me, listen to Dr Mercola also:The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Secret Health Fileshow does vit d work?Like us on FacebookNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Neck Misalignments and Neck Arthritis
Forward head posture can be the cause of a lot of neck pain, headaches, stiff neck, and neck misalignments. We talked about how the load can shift forward out of position in a previous blog post. This magnifies the downward pressure of gravity making the neck support not just a 10 lb skull but can become like a 40 lb skull or even more. I’ve found the best defense is our cervical traction pillow. In addition there, of course, are neck exercises, chiropractic adjustments, things to avoid, etc… that might help. Now that you have started 2012 life has become ever busier with a pillow, you lay on it, go to sleep, and don’t think about it. That’s why the cervical traction pillow is great for helping to improve forward head posture. It works while you sleep. By helping to improve your cervical curve with its built in neck roll, it helps align your neck. This therefore reduces the forward head posture, putting less stress on the cervical spine. Keeping stress and pressure on the neck will increase or speed degeneration. Yep, you guessed it-Neck Arthritis. The pillow will also help correct other misalignments. The neck can be translated to the side also. I know people who sleep on two pillows on their side. This cranks your head sideways or if you roll to your back it’s crashing your neck forward. The traction pillow helps your neck spine level when you’re on your side. So don’t wait any longer the faster you do them, the better.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Glastonbury Chiropractor helps with neck pain and headachesChiropractic Spine MisalignmentPelvic Misaligment: a Very Common Cause of Lower Back PainNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

The ChiroBears Are Here!
The ChiroBears are finally in! In case you didn't know or forgot what these chiropractic bears were, they are a teddy bear stuffed animal that makes a "crack or pop sound" when you press on the back.They can be used as a great educational tool to show your kids an example of a chiropractic adjustment.The Chirobears are a great chiropractic gift - Whether for a patient, a Chiropractor or a student in chiropractic school ! A Great chiropractic novelty item.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookAdditional Reading Resources:The Arc4life ChiroBear Chiropractic Teddy BearBuy Chiropractic Pillows and Hot/Cold Packs in BulkNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

The Power of Good Food!
In this video you'll hear from Dr Terry Wahls who was diagnosed MS and how she got better with everyday food. There are so many conditions people are developing these days. You are often led to believe there are very often no cures. I'm not saying that eating like a "caveman" will cure you but check out this video!!The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Dr Mercola's Paleo dietVisit the Connecticut Chiropractors at Ct SpineDirections to Dr Bellinger's Chiropractic officeNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in Connecticut Contact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Top 10 Reasons for Preventing Lower Back Pain
Recently reading the June 2011 issue of the health magazine, "to your health" I came across some tips about preventing lower back pain, put out by the American Chiropractic Association. Lower back pain is a common condition suffered by many of my patients. Whether from a car accident, bad ergonomics at work, a fall or arthritis in the lumbar spine. My patients always want to know ways of keeping a healthy back. Maintain a healthy diet, keeping your weight at the optimal level. Warm up before exercising is recommended especially stretching. Even simple activities such as shoveling snow or gardening should be started first with stretches. Wear comfortable footwear such as low heeled shoes.Sleep on a comfortable mattress that does not sag. Medium firmness is important to minimize curvature in the spineLifting with your knees and keeping the objects close to your body is a smart way to lift any object. Also avoid twisting motions while lifting.Don't have prolonged periods of inactivity or bed rest. Maintaining an active life through regular exercise is important.Avoid habits such as smoking. It impairs blood flow depriving spinal tissues of oxygen and important nutrientsMaintain proper postureMake sure your computer workstation is ergonically correct. Work with your Dr of Chiropractor to maintain proper alignment, and use lumbar supports if necessary while sittingAdditional Reading ResourcesI get pain when its bad weather outside, does that make any sense? Heat Vs Cold for Lower Back Pain ReliefWhat Kind of Back Brace Will Work for My Body?Lower Back Pain ReliefLose the Back Pain SystemNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorThe Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Try Tai Chi for Pain and Stiffness
A recent study by University of North Carolina of the Arthritis Foundations Tai Chi Program showed that Tai Chi can do wonders for patients with arthritis and disability.The researchers directed 354 participants to begin a twice weekly, one hour Tai Chi class. Half of these participants started immediately, half started 8 weeks later. Before beginning the study all participants were examined for:balancelower body strengthpainstiffnessphysical functionother psychosocial factorsEight weeks later, the results were quite dramatic! Those who had already started Tai Chi classes showed improvement in 5 areas:PainFatigueStiffnessAbility to carry out daily activitiesIncreased sense of well being.Lead author, Dr. Leigh Callahan stated the benefits of Tai Chi would be even greater over the long term. “It gives people a certain awareness of their body and where it is in the surrounding space.”So, if you suffer from arthritis and are looking for one way to ease your symptoms, join a Tai Chi class! It will do your body wonders, especially if you keep at it in the long term.Source: Arthritis Today, April 2011The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Neck exercises for chronic neck painSpinal Stenosis and Neck Arthritis. What is the Connection? Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorArthritis Remedies- get rid of their pain reduce their swelling and improve their mobilitySave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

What Is Non Surgical Spinal Decompression and How does it work?
Dr. Jennifer Jara discusses how Non surgical Spinal Decompression works on the Show, "The Doctors"The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookAdditional Reading Resources:Lumbar Support Helps Back Pain SufferersHeat Vs Ice for Lower Back Pain reliefI have a tear in my disc what does this mean?Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Spinal Decompression For Lower Back Pain Available in Glastonbury CT
Want to know more about DRX9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?...Glastonbury Chiropractor, Dr Matthew Bellinger offers a non-invasive solution to severe lower back pain, leg pain, sciatica, and disc pain.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:Non Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

Work Related Low Back Pain
The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine published a study showing in cases of washers with low back pain, that they had a higher disability recurrence if they saw a physical therapist or MD versus seeing a chiropractor.Researchers concluded that the results seem to suggest chiropractic treatment reduces disability recurrence.Why does this happen? Chiropractic helps the body to heal; it doesn’t have nasty side effects. So a medication may work in the short term, but in the long run it is harmful for your body. Medical doctors primarily only treat with medication. The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources: How do We Determine a Disc injury?Lower Back Pain ReliefNew Job. New Neck Pain At the End of the DayNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

“Doc, can you Cure my Low Back Pain?”
I don’t like to use the “cure” word because you never know. Back pain comes from so many things, and it can go away and return, etc … That being said, I’m sure we can help, possibly make the pain go away 100% or close to it. Using chiropractic care- chiropractic adjustments, muscle massage, and therapies we are able to align the spine, reduce inflammation, and pinpoint the cause of the pain. Aligning the spine and reducing inflammation takes pressure off of the nerves allowing the body to heal. This works much better than a medication. A medication for your back pain either masks the pain (covers it up) or it may help reduce the inflammation, but not get rid of the true cause. This might be great for the short-term to get you through a couple days at work, but for the long-term when pain returns and returns again we are in trouble. Your chiropractor helps with the root cause to help you get better for the long-term so back pain or neck pain don’t return again quickly.The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionVisit the Glastonbury Chiropractor on FacebookAdditional Reading Resources:Chiropractic Spine AlignmentConsumer Reports Ranks Chiropractic Care #1Chiropractic treatment in Glastonbury, CTNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.usDigg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

“How does a Pillow Under or Between my Knees Help my Back?”
Your back muscles connect to your butt muscles, which then connect to your hamstrings, etc … Taking tension off your legs will then relax your back slightly. So, if you’re laying on your back and put something under your knees, for example, this will flex the knees, decreasing leg and back tension. Your hamstring muscles become shortened and relaxed lowering tension in your gluts and therefore your lower back. On your side, a pillow between the knees will keep your legs and pelvis level. Think about being on your side if one leg flops well over the other, your pelvis is forced into rotation. The name of the game is to keep pressure off of nerves, and keeping the spine in alignment does this. One more thing to keep in mind, just like the muscles, but is true for the spine as well, is that it's completely connected. For example, if your cervical curve (neck alignment) is just right then your thoracic curvature maintains better alignment. The lumber spine then can stay in good position. That being said, it's a good idea to use a chiropractic neck pillow too. These are a couple tricks with a pillow to help keep your back relaxed and without nerve pressure, therefore without pain. Happy sleeping!The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompressionAdditional Reading Resources:CT Chiropractor|CT ChiropracticGlastonbury Chiropractor & DRX TreatmentCT Chiropractor's Online StoreNon Surgical Spinal Decompression in ConnecticutContact the Glastonbury ChiropractorSave this to Del.icio.us Digg This !Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com

“I don’t have any Neck Pain, Should I still buy the Traction Pillow?”
Your answer is: yes … and here’s the reason: you really shouldn’t wait for pain to happen, you really need to prevent it from occurring in the first place. This is the tricky thing with misalignments and pressure on our nervous system. Most don’t know this, but the majority of our nervous system doesn’t detect pain. What this means is that one can have pressure on their nerves and not even know it’s there. What happens if you keep pressure on nerves? The nerves start to break down and then you’ll have pain! The real key is not to get to this point. So, let’s make a long explanation short: “Get the pillow to maintain your neck alignment and keep the nerves free of pressure!” Additional Reading Resources: Cervical traction neck pillow that Dr. Bellinger Recommends How to Choose the Best Neck Pillow for your Needs Glastonbury Chiropractic Office Squidoo Lens for the Glastonbury Chiro Using Hot and Cold for therapy relief The Glastonbury Chiropractor is located in central Connecticut- CT Spine and Disc Center specializes in patients who suffer from sciatica, disc degeneration, bulging disc or herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Call our chiropractic office at 860-633-8756 to schedule an appointment and to see if you are a candidate for non surgical spinal decompression Save this to Del.icio.us Digg This ! Subscribe to CT Spine Disc Center by Email Subscribe in a readerVisit Our Glastonbury Chiropractic Office located in Central CT. Telephone us at (860)633-8756 anytime or Email us at info@ctbackdr. com