Tips for a healthy back:
Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
Remain active - under the supervision of your doctor or chiropractor.
Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening.
Putting a couple of pillows under your knees while sleeping cuts the pressure on your back in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees also reduces the pressure.
At Riverside Medical Clinic our number one focus is our patients. With this
in mind, we have established a Chiropractic department,
providing our physicians with one more option in your treatment. Giving
our patients a choice in available treatment is our goal. If your
insurance has chiropractic coverage, speak with your physician to be
referred to the chiropractor. Patients who do not have coverage, or are
private pay, may choose to see the chiropractor and pay for their
service at the
time
of their appointments.
Riverside Medical Clinic's resident chiropractor is Dr. Stanley Oh.
When seeing Dr. Oh, you will be provided with a patient history sheet to
complete. The physician will also make a complete examination,
documenting all of your injuries and illnesses. It is very important
that you report all problems you have, no matter how small. This will
enable the chiropractor to make a more accurate diagnosis.
One
of the reasons you may choose to see a chiropractor is because other
physical treatment may not be working for you.
In performing these tests,
the chiropractor can determine your diagnosis and develop a treatment plan that
is specially formatted to fit your needs. Your treatment may also involve
issuing durable medical equipment. This equipment, such as cervical pillows or
lumbar supports, may help make you more comfortable in your daily activities.
If you wish to do further research, you can visit these websites:
The
American Chiropractic Association and
Chiropractic America.