Chiropractic Blog
When it comes time for childbirth, the breech position can pose a serious problem Though there are multiple sub-types of breech positioning, the term essentially refers to a baby that presents before childbirth with a feetfirst or bottomfirst position, rather than head first. Occurring in 3-4% of pregnancies, breech is known to cause many complications…
Read MoreSacramento, is there such a thing as a pain-free pregnancy? The answer is no, but there are steps you can take to mitigate the so-called, “standard pains of pregnancy;” the ones that every mother-to-be complains about- pains in the lower back. At Espinosa Family Chiropractic, we specialize in chiropractic care for women at all stages…
Read MoreAre you a person who sits in a chair for most of the working day? Here’s what sitting all day, every day is doing to your back, from a chiropractor’s perspective: Intervertebral discs: sitting, especially with poor posture, puts more pressure on your spine than any other position. Sitting prevents oxygen and nutrients from replenishing…
Read MoreTension headaches in Sacramento Tensions headaches can be merciless. They are the most common type of headache, a category of pain that is among the most common reason for doctor visits in the United States.
Read MoreDoes your butt stick out or your stomach protrude? You may have anterior pelvic tilt, a positioning of the body that involves, you guessed it, an exaggerated forward tilting of the pelvis. In this position, there is also an exaggerated arch in the lower back and, as a result your butt will stick out and…
Read MoreBack spasms are the symptom, not the condition Let’s define a “back spasm,” as a sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle in the back. If that doesn’t sound painful enough by itself, imagine that this uncontrollable tightening happens regularly; now that’s a problem. Back spasms are often brought on by excessive strain, acute injury or by repetitive…
Read MoreWhy are injuries so prevalent in the running community? For an innate human activity, nearly 1 in 2 people who run habitually will suffer an injury during the course of a year. There are a few factors at play here: the repetitive nature of running tends to stress the same muscles and joints, while the…
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