The term Sciatic pain describes a type of radicular pain which travels along the sensory distribution of Sciatic nerve root. An irritation or inflammation to the Sciatic nerve will cause leg pain or paresthesia (tingling, burning or numbness). Sciatic pain is most often associated with a herniated or a bulging disc. The injured or
For a healthy individual with no history of cardiac disease the easiest way to calculate your target heart rate is by first estimating your maximum heart rate. A rough approximation of your maximum heart rate can be found by subtracting your age from 220. Therefore, if you’re 30 years old, a good estimate of your
Bending the back at the waist greatly increases the pressure on the discs, joints and ligaments which in turn greatly increases you chances of injuring your lower back. You can however “hinge” at the hips and reduce the load on the lower back when sitting. Remember not to bend at the waist. You will heal
Safe lifting techniques are an important way to avoid low back injuries. Many injuries occur when we bend at the waist , this greatly increases the pressure within the disc and loads on the muscles, ligaments and joints in the low back. There are alternatives when it comes to the way we lift and move
The pelvic tilt is a fundamental exercise which should be performed to either recover from or prevent episodes of low back pain. This exercise serves as the foundation from which many additional low back exercises stem. The Pelvic Tilt is important and it also helps one to identify their “neutral spine” position. To perform the
On Wednesday May 2, 2012 Dr. Martin presented a lecture at the Christian Center of Pittsfield. The Christian Center has implemented a program aimed at improving the nutrition of their patrons thru a series of lectures and cooking demonstrations. Dr. Martin’s talk reinforced the value of proper nutrition and encouraged the group to begin a
If your job requires prolonged sitting work tasks, it’s important that you adjust your chair so that it fits your body to avoid repetitive stress injuries. If you address these ergonomic issues by customizing your work station, you will sit more comfortably for hours each day and avoid the unnecessary aches, pains and physical fatigue
The Berkshires Week 2011 Best of the Berkshires readers poll winners were announced Thursday June 23, 2011. Dr. Martin was named best chiropractor of the Berkshires citing a goal of getting patients “out of pain as soon as possible”. Dr. Martin of Martin Chiropractic has been voted best of the Berkshires in this region for
Dr. Martin presented a power point presentation on Being Safely Active throughout the spring of 2011. The presentation included a 30 minute lecture and discussed both the mental and physical aspects of staying active throughout your life. It also included a brief presentation of stretches and strengthening exercises. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle were