Backaches and Sciatica Articles

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

Month
Article
September 2010
Pinched Nerve? Probably Not!
August 2010
River of Nerves
July 2010
Laugh at Low Back Pain!
June 2010
Is Your Job a Pain?
May 2010
Ask a Weightlifter
April 2010
Spinal Fusion: Just the Facts
March 2010
Bed Rest for Back Pain?
February 2010
Natural Healing for Bulging Discs
January 2010
100 Types of Arthritis?
December 2009
Stress and Back Pain
November 2009
What Makes Muscles Tight?
October 2009
What Does the Pain Feel Like?
September 2009
Essentials of Good Posture
August 2009
What Are Muscle Spasms?
July 2009
What Is a “Pinched” Nerve?
June 2009
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Synovial Fluid!
May 2009
What is Sciatica?
April 2009
The Truth About Failed Back Surgery
March 2009
Heat or Ice?
February 2009
Your Feet and Your Aching Back
January 2009
Is Your Mattress at Fault?
December 2008
Attention Sacramento Sleepers!
November 2008
"But Doc, I Didn't Do Anything!"

Dr. Jeri Asks some important questions of interest to Sacramento residents - Chiropractor Sacramento Dr. Jeri Asks...

Do nerves actually get pinched?
Chiropractors recognize two types of nerve disorders involved in subluxation. The least common is a pinched nerve that diminishes nerve supply to an affected organ or tissue. More common is the irritated nerve (facilitative lesion) which overexcites nerve communications to an affected organ or tissue. Chiropractic care has been shown to help with both types.
Why are chiropractors wary of the germ theory?
Louis Pasteur originated the idea that germs caused disease. Yet, on his deathbed he recanted, declaring, "It's not the seed, but the soil." Meaning, it's not the germ that causes disease, but the condition of the body that allows the germ to thrive. Chiropractic care in our Sacramento office is designed to bolster your resistance so germs don't see you as a good host.