Back to Basics Chiropractic and Massage: Blog

We hope everybody who visits Back to Basics Chiropractic in Kennewick feels good enough to do yard work this fall. Raking provides an opportunity to get much-needed exercise and Vitamin D from sunlight. However, it is important to follow the proper procedure to avoid injuries. We want our patients to start the winter holidays pain-free, so we thought we should provide a guide to raking safety. Before you begin, you’ll need to make sure you have the right clothes and equipment. A rake should have a long enough handle for you to use without needing to bend, but it should be lightweight. Clothing should also be form-fitting and made of breathable material. You’ll need to make sure nothing is dangling from it that could get caught. It’s also important to pick shoes that are close-toed and have slip-resistant soles. Pick a day to rake when it’s dry so the leaves won’t be too heavy. Before you begin, do a warm-up that includes a lot of dynamic stretches so blood will be flowing through your ...

Bicycling is a great way to stay healthy and have fun, but like all exercise, it needs to be done safely. At Back to Basics Chiropractic, we take particular interest in sports injuries and want our patients to know how to prevent them. Back pain can result from a bicycle that is not fitted properly. It is important to get a bike that matches the user’s body as well as their cycling style so that their lower back will not be strained as they lean forward. But even professional cyclists who have access to the best equipment have high rates of back pain. The most common factor in cyclists with back pain is lack of core strength. Pushing uphill puts a great deal of strain on peoples’ backs. As they get tired, the hip muscles supporting their lower backs start to give out, worsening their posture and causing their backs to become overextended. This causes the lumbar vertebrae to move side-to-side more, putting more strain on the muscles. We can provide spinal adjustments to help cyclists fe...