Peak Balance Chiropractic

Arthritis of the lumbar spine (lower back) is a degenerative condition that can be extremely painful and debilitating. It is most commonly seen in men and women over the age of 50, but can also develop much earlier in individuals who have higher risk factors for developing the condition, such as those who sit for [...]

Lumbar back support products are designed to help prevent neck and back pain. Many of these products are pillows or cushions that offer additional support when you are seated for long periods of time. The lumbar region of the spine is usually referred to as the lower back. It is the area just above your [...]

Degenerative disc disease is misnomer, because it’s not really a disease. It is a term that refers to the normal changes in the spine as we age. In particular, it refers to the deterioration of our spinal discs, which are the soft, cushiony cartilage between our bony vertebrae. Spinal discs are like shock absorbers, in [...]

Allow me to introduce you to a muscle the size of your finger. The multifidus muscle is tiny, but there’s no doubting the huge job it does! Arranged deep in the spine, the multifidus muscle spans 2-4 vertebral segments. This crazy shape suggests that the primary focus of the multifidus is on the movement of each [...]