by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog
Although regular exercise should be a part of everyday life for maximum health benefit, it is equally important to workout in the right way to avoid injury. Doctors and fitness coaches warn against certain workout trends due to the risk of sustaining a serious injury...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog
You might assume it is all your imagination that pain from arthritis or another chronic condition feels worse in the winter. However, several research studies have proven a link between changes in the weather and changes in pain levels. Specifically, joints tend to...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog
Living with chronic pain is challenging any time of the year. It can become especially problematic during the holiday season when you need to travel. The changes in routine, variations in diet, and possible altitude changes are just some of the things that can...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog
During the holiday season, you may be wishing that you felt more gratitude and less stress. The good news is that you can decide to look for things to feel thankful about and your brain will reap the rewards. According to the Mindful Awareness Research Center at the...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 22, 2018 | Blog
If you work in an office and have frequent back or neck pain, the two things could be more closely related than you think. It can be challenging to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk eight or more hours per day or frequently looking at other electronic...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 8, 2018 | Blog
Your back consists of five vertebrae in the lower or lumbar spine, seven vertebrae in the neck and 12 vertebrae in the upper or thoracic spine for a total of 19 vertebrae. Underneath your lumbar vertebrae sits five bones fused together called a sacrum. Two pelvic...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog
Sciatica pain can make it difficult for you to enjoy day-to-day activities. The pain and tingling you experience in your lower back can spread down your leg, which can make standing, bending and sitting uncomfortable. Doing stretches can help relieve sciatica pain, so...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
Kids are back in school and parents should be aware of the problems that heavy backpacks can cause. In some cases, kids have to carry a backpack filled with books around all day at school. Kids also have to deal with heavy backpacks as they go to and from school. This...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
The decision to have spine surgery is never one to be taken lightly. Once you have selected the right surgeon for your procedure, gone through the consultations and set a surgery date, the decision making may be over but the uncertainty is often just beginning. Most...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 27 million Americans over the age of 25 have a form of osteoarthritis. This often debilitating disease, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is associated with a variety of symptoms including pain, limited...
