<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Better Life, Better Health through Chiropractic</title>
	<atom:link href="http://betterspines.com/blog/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://betterspines.com/blog</link>
	<description>A Chiropractor's views on health and fitness; things that interest me.</description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>No more sit-ups!</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/07/02/no-more-sit-ups/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/07/02/no-more-sit-ups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[abdominal muscles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[balanced lifestyle]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[correct lifting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[doing sit ups]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[everyday life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lifting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[push ups]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sit ups]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinal health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinal muscles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinal strain]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=977</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all want to look slim and be fit. But at what price? On this site we always advocate moderation. Moderation in diet, exercise and lifestyle. It appears that moderation in doing sit-ups is also a good thing!
Apparently, the actual mechanics of doing a sit-up can be detrimental to your spinal health by placing stresses [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/06/21/warmups-what-are-they-good-for/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: WARmups - what are they good for?'>WARmups - what are they good for?</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/06/20/its-better-than-the-alternative/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Aging - It&#8217;s better than the alternative!'>Aging - It&#8217;s better than the alternative!</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/09/26/constipation/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Constipation'>Constipation</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/07/02/no-more-sit-ups/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Alternative Therapies? Why Not?</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/28/alternative-therapies-why-not/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/28/alternative-therapies-why-not/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adjustment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[alternative therapies]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[chiropractic care]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[iatrogenesis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[iatrogenic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[malpractice]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[qualified chiropractor]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[safety of chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[strokes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=955</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Has anybody else noticed the increasing frequency of negative reports and news releases about alternative health therapies and modalities? Is it just me, or are certain groups feeling threatened, and need to lash out? Most people, if they disagree with something, just shrug their shoulders and move on. If you don&#8217;t like a particular dentist, [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/11/02/chiropractic-safe-and-simple/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chiropractic - safe and simple'>Chiropractic - safe and simple</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/05/31/some-facts-about-swine-flu/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Some facts about Swine Flu'>Some facts about Swine Flu</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/03/19/chiropractic-education-not-just-a-weekend-course/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chiropractic Education - not just a weekend course!'>Chiropractic Education - not just a weekend course!</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/28/alternative-therapies-why-not/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>More on Orthotics - Low Back Pain</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/25/more-on-orthotics-low-back-pain/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/25/more-on-orthotics-low-back-pain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[causes of low back pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[centre of gravity]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[foot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[functional short leg]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lifting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[low back pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[neck]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pronation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[scoliosis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[shin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sitting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinal dynamics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[subluxation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[supination]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tibial rotation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=812</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Low Back Pain
There are many causes of low back pain. In the context of this article we will look at excessive muscle tightness in the low back as a result of bilateral pronation of the feet (both feet).
This can cause internal rotation of the tibial (shin) and femoral (thigh) bones which leads to an anterior [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome'>More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Orthotics'>Orthotics</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/01/24/a-note-on-prolonged-standing/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A note on prolonged standing'>A note on prolonged standing</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/25/more-on-orthotics-low-back-pain/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Some very wise words &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/22/some-very-wise-words/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/22/some-very-wise-words/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jan</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Humour]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[childhood]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[forgive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[growing old]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[life is a gift]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[life lessons]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[long and happy life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[miracles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[this makes sense]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[time heals]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=894</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is something we should all read at least once a week!
Written by Regina Brett of &#8220;The Plain Dealer&#8221;, Cleveland  , Ohio
&#8220;To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.
It is the most requested column I&#8217;ve ever written.  My odometer rolled over to 50 in August, so here is the [...]


No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/22/some-very-wise-words/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Chiropractic and DNA Repair</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/19/chiropractic-and-dna-repair/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/19/chiropractic-and-dna-repair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jan</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[antioxidant level]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[DNA]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An interesting article caught my eye today: DNA Repair and Chiropractic
We all know that keeping the body functioning at an optimal level by maintaining healthy nerve pathways  is imperative. Well, here&#8217;s another reason to stay tuned up.
According to this Swedish study, &#8220;those patients who were under longer term chiropractic care had statistically significant higher antioxidant [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/12/19/chiropractic-influences-dna/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chiropractic influences DNA'>Chiropractic influences DNA</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/05/20/national-chiropractic-care-week/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: National Chiropractic Care Week'>National Chiropractic Care Week</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/12/03/chiropractic-alters-brain-function/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Chiropractic alters brain function'>Chiropractic alters brain function</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/19/chiropractic-and-dna-repair/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[knee]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[patella]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[patello-femoral syndrome]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Posture]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pronation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[quadriceps]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[subluxation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tibial rotation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walk]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=803</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Patello-Femoral Syndrome
Definition: Pain under and about the kneecap (patella), caused by improper patella-femoral traction due to internal tibial rotation, associated with excessive pronation.
Excessive pronation will lead to excessive internal tibial rotation which will laterally displace the patella. When the patella or kneecap misaligns in its track over the lower front of the femur (basically, the [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/25/more-on-orthotics-low-back-pain/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - Low Back Pain'>More on Orthotics - Low Back Pain</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Orthotics'>Orthotics</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis'>More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Child Car Seats: rear facing is safest</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/13/child-car-seats-rear-facing-is-safest/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/13/child-car-seats-rear-facing-is-safest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[car crash]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[car seat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cervical spine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[child car seat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[child safety]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[forward-facing car seat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[neck]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[rear-facing car seat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spinal cord]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spine]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=925</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A new study has shown that rear-facing car safety seats for children are better at protecting children for all crash types.
It appears to be common practice to switch children to a forward-facing seat when they reach a weight of about 9kg, or about 8 months of age.
A review of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/02/06/a-note-on-sneezing/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A note on sneezing'>A note on sneezing</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/01/06/how-do-you-carry-your-baby/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How do you carry your baby?'>How do you carry your baby?</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2008/09/16/cycling-tips/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Cycling Tips'>Cycling Tips</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/13/child-car-seats-rear-facing-is-safest/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adjustment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[calcaneus]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[exercises]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Flexibility]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[foot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[heel]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[heel pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[heel spur]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ice]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[knee]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[lifestyle]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plantar fascia]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plantar fasciitis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pronation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sedentary]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sitting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[standing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[steps]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[support]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[surgery]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=799</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Plantar Fasciitis
Definition: Inflammation of the plantar fascia caused by traction on the fascial attachment due to excess pronation and lowering of the arches.
The plantar fascia is the tendon which connects the underside of the foot from the calcaneus (the heel bone) to the toes.
Plantar fascitiis is an inflammation of this tendon at the connection or [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Orthotics'>Orthotics</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/04/a-note-on-jogging/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A note on jogging'>A note on jogging</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome'>More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Orthotics</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ankle]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[foot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hip]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[knee]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pelvic imbalance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plantar fascia]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pronation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[support]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tibial rotation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walk]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=784</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The human foot was designed to walk on natural surfaces such as earth and sand, not concrete. The hard flat surfaces we now spend most of our time on force our feet to flatten and twist. This has resulted in a new type of injury.
The normal lower leg has a 3-4° angle of the tibia [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis'>More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome'>More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/04/a-note-on-jogging/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A note on jogging'>A note on jogging</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A note on jogging</title>
		<link>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/04/a-note-on-jogging/</link>
		<comments>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/04/a-note-on-jogging/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Morton</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orthotics]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ankle]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[exercises]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[foot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hip]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[jogging]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[jolt]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[knee]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[low back]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[note]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[pronation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[shin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spine]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[supination]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walk]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[walking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://betterspines.com/blog/?p=749</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember years ago, everywhere you went people were jogging? Notice there is not as much activity of this nature now? Why? In Chiropractic practices around the world it was noticed that ankle, shin, knee, hip and lower back problems were proportionately increased in joggers.
It all has to do with the &#8220;JOLT&#8221; factor. Jolting causes stresses [...]


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/07/orthotics/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Orthotics'>Orthotics</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/16/more-on-orthotics-patellofemoral-syndrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome'>More on Orthotics - PatelloFemoral Syndrome</a></li><li><a href='http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/10/more-on-orthotics-plantar-fasciitis/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis'>More on Orthotics - Plantar Fasciitis</a></li></ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://betterspines.com/blog/2009/06/04/a-note-on-jogging/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
