Preventing Neck and Shoulder Pain
A lot of neck and shoulder pain can be attributed to posture and how we are moving (or not moving!) through our day. Oftentimes our workspaces are not accommodating our…
Let Chiropractic Be Your First Option for Back Pain
A compelling new study cited by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) states "Early Predictors of Lumbar Spine Surgery after Occupational Back Injury: Results from a Prospective Study of Workers…
Help Following a Motor Vehicle Accident – Part III – Your First Appointment
At River Ridge Chiropractic and Acupuncture, we are here to help you when you have been in a Motor Vehicle Accident. Your injuries may not be severe, but you should…
Help following a Motor Vehicle Accident – Part II
"It's not the accident, it's how you heal up from it that's the key", according to Dr. Bart Hodgins of River Ridge Chiropractic. With that in mind, the sooner…
Help Following a Motor Vehicle Accident – Part I
Although we hope that it is never your experience to be injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA), we would like to be of service if you find that this…
Good Posture
When’s the last time someone told you how nice your posture is? Chances are if you're like most people, it has probably been too long. Image via TeamSugar Good posture…
Sleep Right for Good Sleep
Are you- yawn- feeling sleepy as you read this? Although we need about eight hours of sleep each night, only four in ten Americans report that they get a good…
Back Care
The ways you can injure your back are seemingly endless. Lifting something incorrectly, sleeping in the wrong position, or spending the day walking too much are all ways you can…
Falling on Ice
Here in Asheville we may not see a lot of ice, but it is still a good idea to be aware of injuries that are common when you do slip.…
Driving on Icy Roads
Chances are likely you've have seen the result of a driver that has lost control of their vehicle while traveling over icy roads. While it is really best to remain safe…