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 | 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...