Backaches and Sciatica Articles

Each month, Dr. Robert Ramirez publishes a new article related to backaches and sciatica.  Here are some links to the current article and to previous months' articles.

Month
Article
October 2008
"That's Not Where it Hurts!"
September 2008
Back Support Reduces Pain!
August 2008
Chiropractic and Hypertension
July 2008
Lift Right to Stay Fit
June 2008
Is Artificial Disc Surgery Safe?
May 2008
Checking For Spine Misalignments
April 2008
Job Satisfaction
March 2008
Spinal Curves
February 2008
The Base of Your Spine
January 2008
Getting In and Out of Your Car
December 2007
Sciatica Relief
November 2007
Do You Have Spondylolisthesis?
October 2007
What is Spinal Stenosis
September 2007
Spine Aging Well
August 2007
Heredity Factors of Back Pain
July 2007
Antidepressants and Bone Fractures
June 2007
Organs Controlled by the Thoracic Nerves
May 2007
Scoliosis: Diagnosis for Surgery?
April 2007
Pregnancy and Back Pain
March 2007
Osteoporosis in Men
February 2007
Spinal Curves – Maintaining Proper Posture
January 2007
Extended Sitting
December 2006
Organs Controlled by the Lumbar Spine

Dr. Rob Asks some important questions of interest to Houston residents - Chiropractor Houston Dr. Rob Asks...

Why are frequent visits advised when starting chiropractic care?
Consistent visits at the beginning of your chiropractic care help create the momentum necessary to correct and retrain unhealthy spinal patterns. Later, Houston patients find that continued care on a less frequent visit schedule can help preserve their progress and avoid a relapse.
What is the significance of "growing pains?"
Chiropractors know that aches or pains at any age mean something's not right. In fact, many children go through stages of growth without aches or pains. So while "growing pains" may be common, they're not normal. That's why our Houston chiropractic practice sees lots of children. A chiropractic checkup for your child can often help detect and correct problems that are more difficult to correct in Houston adults.