Disc Herniation, What is it and what can help? A disc herniation is a condition in which the gel-like centre of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the disc's outer layer. It is also known as a slipped or ruptured disc. This can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected [...]
Bed Rest and its Bad Rap Is Bedrest Bad Medicine? In the late 90s, bedrest was proclaimed bad for bad backs. A decades-long push ensued to keep people active to avoid deconditioning; however, I knew a good night's sleep ‘fixed’ many types of back pains. In addition to this, as a chiropractor, I [...]
Goal of the Study? In this research paper, published in Cardiovascular Medicine [1. Increased Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Is Associated With a Reduced Risk of Heart Failure in Middle-Aged and Older Adults], the authors looked to answer whether REM sleep is a factor in heart health in the older population. In other words, did [...]
How to Care for Your Spine While Working From Home Working from home has become common. While this move can save employers money and cut down on commute time for employees, it does come at a cost. If you don't have the right setup, working at home can be bad for your back. Discover [...]
Goal of the Study? In this review article from Current Biology Review.[1. The Biology of REM Sleep] the authors’ singular goal was to update the general scientific community about recent mechanistic, functional and conceptual development in understanding REM sleep biology and pathobiology. This review also outlines the historical origins of the discovery of [...]
