Steer Clear of Back Injuries While You Work Out! Picture it: you’re in the gym, you’re working hard, you’re getting in the heavy weights, and before you know it…. Something hurts. A lot. You reach for your back – because, all of a sudden, it’s super difficult to hold yourself upright – and you put…
The health and strength of your lower back area is absolutely fundamental to your body’s overall health and strength, as it’s a key support area. Many people fall into the trap of thinking that back pain will only be a problem for us if we don’t take care when we are lifting heavy objects, or…
Parents take note — when back to school shopping this year, there is one essential item that requires very special attention: your child’s backpack. Backpack weight is becoming an increasing problem, and studies show that heavy backpacks can lead to both back pain and poor posture, noted the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, in…
It is with great pride The Center for Spinal Disorders shares that our own Dr. Christopher Isaacs was nominated, and proceeded as a semifinalist, for the Doctor of the Year award at North Suburban Medical Center! This truly is an honor for Dr. Isaacs, as nominations are made by staff members, not other physicians. Please…