Would you be surprised if we told you that low back pain may well be the number one source of disability across the globe?
You might.
Would you be surprised if we told you that we were 99.9% certain you had experienced back pain in the last month?
Probably not.
After all, everyone deals with neck and back pain at some point in their lives, right?
You. Your family and friends. Your coworkers and acquaintances. Everyone.
And as someone who’s dealt with low back pain in the past, you more than understand just how much it can alter your daily life.
You may even be among the many who know that some days just standing up straight can feel like an incredibly impossible task!
You likely have spent a great deal of time trying to figure out what to do for low back pain relief.
And it’s for those reasons that many major healthcare organizations are weighing in with their recommendations for the best ways to take care of low back pain.
What they have to say may surprise you.
Their verdict: conservative care options should be explored first for the care of low back pain.
So, if you’ve been looking for a low back pain chiropractor in the Greater Cincinnati Area (Montgomery), you’ve made a smart decision!
It’s becoming clear that the days of taking drugs and medications as a widely accepted front-line treatment are coming to an end.
Pain prescriptions are now rarely recommended because healthcare professionals and patients alike are becoming more and more aware of the potentially dangerous side effects that come with them.
Researchers are also continuously sharing findings that indicate those same medications aren’t delivering the long-term relief patients are looking for.
However, they’ve found that the conservative care provided by chiropractors like us can be particularly effective for the care of low back pain.
In fact, our care ranks at the top of many leading healthcare organizations lists for what to do for low back pain relief.
Movement-based strategies such as spinal adjustments, controlled exercise, and dynamic stretching are a few of the most effective ways to relieve low back issues.
As a top low back pain chiropractor in Greater Cincinnati, we’ve seen the results first-hand.
And not only are movement-based strategies good at providing fast relief, but research strongly suggests that such conservative care interventions may also offer a preventative effect when continued over time.
The use of heat, massage, acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, tai chi or yoga, and low-level laser therapy can also be beneficial for both back-specific and overall function improvements as well as improvements in your overall health-related quality of life.
Did you know…
As you may imagine, we're satisfied that so many major, trusted healthcare organizations now actively advocate for non-pharmacological ways to find relief from low back pain.
As a conservative care-based practice, we believe in focusing on treating the root cause of an issue and ongoing prevention rather than treating and masking the symptoms.
We have the know-how and real-world experience to help guide you on what to do for low back pain and towards the best treatments that would benefit your unique situation.
FREE tips on how to help your back pain, click here to read our FREE BACK PAIN GUIDE
So, if you or someone you know is struggling with back pain, and you’ve been considering seeing a low back pain chiropractor in Montgomery, reach out to us today.
Our team of compassionate professionals will work with you to get you the individualized treatment needed to help you find relief.
If you would like to get one of our limited taster session slots, please click here:
https://painfree.vip/free-one-on-one-discovery-visit
Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain. Ann Intern Med. 2017.
Prevention and Treatment of Low Back Pain. Lancet. 2018.
Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions, and extrusions (oh my!) are some of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor.
In fact, most people see a chiropractor not just because they have lower back disc issues but because such conditions have caused a significant impact on their quality of life.
The good news?
You can get natural, non-invasive treatment for a herniated disc right here in Montgomery.
The research doesn't lie and backs up what we’ve witnessed for years - chiropractic care provides outstanding results for people with lower back disc issues.
If you want to fix your imbalances, you should consider asking for some help from an expert.
So many of our patients initially put off getting treatment as they believe the pain will ‘go away with time’, but then they come to us 6 months down the line with a problem which is much worse.
For more FREE tips on how to help your back pain, click here to read our FREE BACK PAIN GUIDE
Many of our patients have found that since lockdown they’ve been suffering from more aches and pains than they did before, this is because we all stayed at home either working or spending our days in front of the television.
You’ve made a great first step by reading this blog post!
It’s unfortunate - We have just seen so many people over the years put off getting help - thinking that their pain will ‘just go away in time’
,,, but then 6 months down the line they’re still in pain, but with one difference… their pain has actually got worse.
Expert advice, exercises, and hands-on treatment provided by a 24 year professional can help improve your pain, as well as improve posture and strengthen weakened muscles and fixing your imbalances – can help to very quickly relieve your neck or back pain.
We realize some people want more than just some free health tips… That’s why we offer expert advice about the worry and frustration of life-changing aches and pains – for FREE, in under 30 minutes.
Here are just a few of the things you will learn in one of our free discovery sessions:
Our discovery sessions are great for anyone that may be “unsure” if chiropractic is right for them, and they give you the opportunity to ask questions and see for yourself if we can help you.
If you would like one of our limited taster sessions, Click here:
https://go.oncehub.com/FreeDiscoverySessionwithDrGarda
… pick a time that works for you, and we’ll do the rest!
If you’re in pain and would like to talk to us about getting some help, some specialist advice, or if you are looking for a diagnosis, remember we are always here to help you…. and we’re offering you the chance to have your first session to see what Chiropractic can do - for FREE (with a discovery session).
If you would like to get one of our limited taster session slots, please click here:
https://painfree.vip/free-one-on-one-discovery-visit
... complete our enquiry form or CALL us at 513 891-2111.
P.S. Do you know someone with aches in their back?
Who do you know that is always telling you about their aches and pains? We would love to help them live a pain-free life too.
That person could be someone who you live with, work with, or an extended friend or family member, who is maybe suffering with some kind of ache or pain that we can fix.
Forward this blog post full of health tips on to them.
See you soon!
After Thanksgiving weekend, it feels as if we’re well and truly moving into the cold, dark winter.
When the clocks go back, mornings get darker, the sun starts to set around 5 pm and the temperature begins to drop.
And, if you are going for a walk or a run, and it’s cold, windy, or snowing even, then it’s harder to make those first steps out of the front door.
But once you are out then it’s easier – and just think how GOOD you will feel when you are done and back home!
Winter is when it can be too easy to give in and lose our regular exercise habits. It can be tough to find the will to get out in the morning or find the motivation to put on your shoes when it’s dark and cold outside.
How do we find the will to keep exercising through the cold months?
Did you set yourself a goal at new year to get fitter, or be more active, but the cold weather and darker mornings and evenings are putting you off?
Here are our tips for keeping your routine and exercise going this winter:
Growing up in northern Canada, I can tell you, no matter the brutal cold – children still had to go to school.
And as a boy, I knew my paper route wasn’t going to deliver itself.
So, my mom made sure we had the right clothing. It’s never “too cold”, it’s poor clothing choices.
A good winter jacket, proper gloves, and winter hat (back home we called it a toque) and even good long johns will help the Ohio winter at bay.
Even if we feel like procrastinating, the will to not let your workout partner down can be enough motivation to get you out the door.
So, find someone who will keep you company in the dark.
Get your body warm and your blood circulating before you head out the door.
Dynamic stretches (leg swings) and warm up drills (jogging on the spot) will make it easier to handle to cold weather.
Mark down your exercise days so you have a visual reminder to get out there. Setting an achievable winter goal can help you stay on track – and think of how good it will be to be feeling good when you are running in the spring!
Sometimes we just get bored of doing the same exercise all the time. Run or walk different routes – you don’t ALWAYS have to do the same thing or the same route.
You can get a good workout at home by just using your body weight, kettlebells, or any free weights you might have around the house.
There are a lot of free exercise programs online that need no equipment. Make sure you find the right one for you.
Don’t forget – exercising when it’s cold can help increase your blood flow and burn more energy and fat stores as it takes more work to keep the body warm.
Remember to always warm up and cool down to avoid injury and to rest when you need to – NEVER over-exert yourself.
And remember: ENJOY IT!
If you want to fix your imbalances, you should consider asking for some help from an expert.
So many of our patients initially put off getting treatment as they believe the pain will ‘go away with time’, but then they come to us 6 months down the line with a problem which is much worse.
For more FREE tips on how to help your back pain, click here to read our FREE pain guide
Many of our patients have found that since lockdown they’ve been suffering from more aches and pains than they did before, this is because we all stayed at home either working or spending our days in front of the television.
You’ve made a great first step by reading this blog post!
It’s unfortunate - We have just seen so many people over the years put off getting help - thinking that their pain will ‘just go away in time’
,,, but then 6 months down the line they’re still in pain, but with one difference… their pain has actually got worse.
Expert advice, exercises, and hands-on treatment provided by a 24 year professional can help improve your pain, as well as improve posture and strengthen weakened muscles and fixing your imbalances – can help to very quickly relieve your neck or back pain.
We realize some people want more than just some free health tips… That’s why we offer expert advice about the worry and frustration of life-changing aches and pains – for FREE, in under 30 minutes.
Here are just a few of the things you will learn in one of our free discovery sessions:
Our discovery sessions are great for anyone that may be “unsure” if chiropractic is right for them, and they give you the opportunity to ask questions and see for yourself if we can help you.
If you would like one of our limited taster sessions, Click here:
https://go.oncehub.com/FreeDiscoverySessionwithDrGarda
… pick a time that works for you and we’ll do the rest!
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For many, the pain of sciatica can possibly be the worst pain they’ve ever felt.
And when sciatica is at its worst, it can feel like nothing can ever help…
So, when you’re going through it, the hope of your sciatic pain getting better can be your greatest wish.
Nerves don’t like to be touched, so when something is pressing on your sciatic nerve – that causes the pain of sciatica.
Sciatic pain from that irritated nerve is most often felt from the glutes, down the back of the leg, and sometimes all the way down to your feet (and sometimes even into your toes!).
The most common cause of sciatica is a slipped disc. A disc putting even a little pressure on your sciatic nerve can cause you to feel a tremendous amount of pain.
There are certain factors that raise your risk of developing sciatica. The most common factors for developing sciatica include:
Here’s the problem, unlike so many other times in our lives – resting just doesn’t seem to do the trick. When you’re suffering with sciatic pain and quit moving, not only does the disc stay slipped, but the muscles of your core and lower back become weaker with disuse, providing less support (studies have found that coma patients who are unable to move at all, quickly lose an alarming amount of muscle).
So, let’s think about sitting less. Now, I know what you’re going to say… ‘sitting doesn’t make it worse’, but we have found that in many cases, patients will sit in a modified or slouched way to avoid their pain.
This uncomfortable-looking posture can contribute to making your pain last longer, and posture distortions can continue even after the original back trouble has gone.
Doing anything you can to keep yourself moving is our highest recommendation. As soon as you can, and as easy as necessary – anything that gets you moving helps.
Easy and gentle walking can do wonders for people suffering with sciatica because it releases of pain-reducing endorphins and reduces inflammation.
Walking is often overlooked but let me assure you it’s one of the best ways to get moving, and becoming healthier, while only costing you the price of a pair of shoes.
Using heat followed by ice therapy, can provide relief from sciatica. Heat brings blood flow to the affected area, easing painful muscle spasms. This is followed by ice, which reduces inflammation to the surrounding tissues.
Every day, wake up and even before getting out of bed, do some light stretching. Doing something small to help yourself to stay active is a great way to keep yourself from getting more and more stiff.
Becoming more immobile and losing flexibility in your spine and core increases your likelihood of suffering from things like sciatica and other life-changing pains.
We’ve added a video of Dr. Garda’s top tips to relieve back pain!
Determining if sciatica is getting better is pretty straightforward.
Though overall pain is a good indication of healing, even more important is the actual location and movement of the pain.
Is your pain ‘retreating or going’ is what to look for.
What that means is, if the pain is in your glute today and down the back of your leg the next, your sciatica has more than likely got worse and it’s not improving.
And, if the pain is ‘leaving’, or moving up from where it was before, then that is a good indicator that the sciatica is improving.
It is also important to note - for most people, sciatic pain usually lasts between 2-6 weeks with acute pain lasting around 1-2 weeks.
Yes, your sciatic pain can get worse before it gets better – but we have seen, hundreds of times over the years, it can get better.
Good daily habits, healthy movement (and of course, chiropractic care) can help. It might be painful at first but if you persist, your body does have the ability to be healed.
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We realize some people want more than just some free health tips… That’s why we offer expert advice – for FREE, in under 30 minutes.
Here are just a few of the things you will learn in one of our free discovery sessions:
Our discovery sessions are great for anyone that may be “unsure” if a chiropractor is right for them, and they give you the opportunity to ask questions and see for yourself if we can help you.
If you would like one of our limited discovery sessions –
please give us a call at 513 891-2111, and mention this blog post to see a chiropractor for free.
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If you’re in pain and would like to talk to us about getting some help, some specialist advice, or if you are looking for a diagnosis, remember we are always here to help you…. and we’re offering you the chance to have your first session with a chiropractor for FREE (with a discovery visit).
If you would like to get one of our limited discovery visits slots, please click here or CALL us at 513 891-2111.
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When I was 9 years old (2 years before my paper route 🗞️ would make me flush with cash) Dad sent me to the store. 🏪
When I got home, he asked me for the change except there was one problem. 😐
I spent the rest of it on comic books. Whoops! 🤭
So, I don’t know why they can’t pull off a good Fantastic Four movie 🎥 but, I do know there are 4 essentials of life.
And, that when these 4 life essentials are maintained, they will maximize 🏆 your health potential.
Hint, it’s the same four things we need in order to be alive.
Food 🍔
Water 🌊
and Oxygen 🏃♀️
How long can we live without Food? 4 to 8 Weeks? 📅
How long can we live without Water? Maybe 3 days? 🌅
How long can we live without Oxygen? 5 minutes? ⏱️
Ok, so how long can we live without a nerve impulse? 🔌
Good question! It’s kind of the definition of life 🧬 isn’t it?
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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Where does health come from, anyway? 🤷
Can it be found in a pill 💊 or at the end of a scalpel?
Let’s consider for a moment… if I move my hand ✋ what controls that?
Any guesses?
My brain 🧠 of course!
But it doesn’t do it by satellite 🛰️ it does it by cable! 🔌
My brain 🖥️ generates life and energy and transmits it through my brainstem, down my spinal cord to my peripheral nervous system.
And, my nervous system directly and indirectly controls and coordinates 🚦 the function of every cell, tissue, and organ of my body.
In order to be healthy, does it make sense that pathway should be clear?
I agree! 👍
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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Back pain ⚡ can affect every aspect of life.
Sleeping 💤 working, exercising 🏃♀️… any normal activity can be affected.
But, when Sciatica starts radiating down your backside and leg, it can feel like holy water on Dracula 🧛♂️ and can have a real impact on quality of life.
Spinal discs are like a jelly donut 🍩 and if the jelly leaks out, and compresses the sciatic nerve exiting the spine, that’s Sciatica.
Sitting 🪑 lifting 🏋️♂️ or even sneezing 🤧 can make it worse because that can increase the pressure on the disc.
The good news?
Sciatica Can Get Better. 🙋♂️
Because we focus is on finding 🔎 the exact cause of the sciatica.
I’m a real spine geek so, we use our technology 👨💻 to build a functional picture and helps us find problems that could have been missed in the past.
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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So, if I were to cut 🔪 my arm, what happens?
It would heal 🩹 in a week or two.
What happens if I cut a nerve? 🤔
It might never come back, so Mother Nature 🌬️ is really smart, like Jeopardy smart.
Our central nervous system, our brain 🧠 and spinal cord are totally encased in bone for protection.
Now, the bones 🦴 of our spine are moveable, so we can bend and move and stretch.
And sometimes, because of traumas 🤕 (accident, slip and fall etc.) or microtraumas (repetitive stress injury) these bones can fall into less than ideal movement patterns.
Which can affect the nerves.
Did you know that studies have shown that pressure the equivalent to the weight of a dime 🪙 on a nerve can affect the function of that nerve by 60%?
If only there were a profession that specialized in that sort of thing! 😎
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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I saw a book 📖 for sale titled “Solve 50% of all of Your Problems”
So, I bought 2! 🤣
Anyway… the problem with problems is they usually go on silently 🤫 at first.
Just like driving a car 🚗 without changing the oil, at first everything is fine.
Eventually the check engine light 🚨 comes on.
What if I just covered that up with a piece of tape. 🤷♀️
The problem becomes more of a problem, until one day…
The engine ⚙️ seizes.
Now I have a crisis 🆘 and in order to solve my crisis, I go to Kings Auto Mall and get a brand-new engine installed.
What I should do now, is the same thing I should have been doing all along, right ⁉️
Maintenance. 😎
I need to maintain 🧑🔧 the health of my car engine.
And my marriage. ⚭
And my heart health. 💓
And my Spine. 🦸♂️
Anything I use and value needs to be maintained on a regular basis to keep it tip top. 🥇
Does that make sense? 👍
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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The gods 🔱 of ancient Greece 🏛️ were believed to be cruel and jealous, so in that context, their punishment of Prometheus makes sense.
For the crime of stealing fire 🔱 and giving it to humanity, he was chained on top of a mountain where every day and eagle 🦅 would eat his liver and every day it grew back.
In fact, Alexander, 10,000 miles from home believed he found that very mountain ⛰️ while crossing the Hindu Kush.
Now as mere mortals 🙋 we lack the power to become whole again after being torn asunder.
And all too often people will find that they will continue to have pain ⚡ after a spinal surgery.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is estimated to occur in 20% - 40% of all spinal surgeries, with that likelihood increasing with multiple surgeries. ☹️
More specifically when it comes to spinal fusions, studies have shown that fewer than half of all spinal fusions are successful, with up to 94% of people still having back pain after surgery.
That’s why, as imperfect clay, we encourage you to investigate 🕵️ less invasive solutions before committing to more invasive.
I’m Dr. Clinton Garda and I believe in thinking 🤔 differently about healthcare.
I believe that God intended for you to be vibrant 💖 and Pain-free and that you, achieving success, health and happiness begins with your health. ☺️
💙 We're here to help!
Backbone Wellness Institute, 9879 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 891-2111
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