Healthy Back with Dr. Scott Russo — nervous system RSS



Why am I sore after treatment?

You may ask yourself, why am I sore after treatment?  Remember, nerves have been compressed and inflammation will go away over time. Here are some home care therapies that are helpful for your next steps in your health journey.  Tip #1 | Ice, Ice, Ice Do not forget to ice your body for 10 minutes, 3 times a day. When icing, make sure to wait an hour apart sessions. Tip #2 | Do not use heat No heat on the back except for a hot shower. The American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) Guidelines do not recommend heat treatments. Tip #3 | Make sure to stay active  The best physical activity to participate in is walking, a smooth bike ride (such as a stationary bicycle),...

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Spine + Nervous System

Doctors at the Spinal Health Institute focus on the inherent ability of the human body to heal itself. Focusing on the spine and nervous system, the job of the doctor is to help the patient by removing barriers to healing. The nervous system is the control system of your body. The job of the brain is to monitor, run, and control the functions in your body, and it uses the spinal cord and nerves of the body as its communication lines.

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