With so many complex, interconnected parts, the body can easily be disrupted when one small element is off target. In fact, the balance in certain areas is so delicate that the slightest deviation can trigger excruciating and debilitating pain, namely in the spine. When you have a bulging disc, for example, this tiny bit of … Continue reading “Little Problem, Big Pain: All about Bulging Discs”
FollowAfter another long, hard day at work trying to meet your deadline, you groan with neck pain. Although you’ve done your best to maintain healthy posture throughout the day and you haven’t suffered an official injury, your neck and upper back muscles ache and feel miserable. Perhaps your muscle tension comes from your stress. What … Continue reading “Chronic Stress and Muscle Tension: Dealing with This Double Whammy”
Some incidents or problems have direct and clear consequences. For instance, if you get a stomachache after eating a ton of candy in one sitting, you probably know why. However, if you don’t know the original cause, it can be difficult to know how to address it—if you only work on the symptom like neck … Continue reading “Pain in the Neck: 4 Common Causes and How Your Chiropractor Addresses Them”
When you have tooth pain, you don’t instantly make an appointment with an oncologist or an ear, nose, throat doctor. You turn to the trained professional who knows how to handle this specific situation: a dentist. Similarly, if you have neck pain, you shouldn’t necessarily visit an orthopedic surgeon right away. A chiropractor is much … Continue reading “Neck Pain? How a Chiropractor Relieves Your Discomfort”
Although many other conditions receive more attention, did you know that about 53 million Americans have arthritis? In fact, medical care for arthritis costs over $140 billion a year, and this amount is expected to continue growing as life expectancy gets longer for people in general. But perhaps arthritis doesn’t have to disable so many, … Continue reading “Natural Arthritis Treatment Through Chiropractic Care”
Sometimes, being healthy can seem overly complicated and expensive. While the foods you should and shouldn’t eat seem to change all the time, workout machines continue to rise in price and complexity. However, achieving a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as going outside for a brisk walk more often. But why should you start … Continue reading “Simple Exercise: Benefits and Tips to Start Walking”
Your body consists of intricate systems that work together to keep you alive. Although many body parts are essential, some like the heart and brain receive more attention than others. For example, the spine is often neglected but keeping it healthy can significantly impact the rest of the body! What kind of effect can a … Continue reading “What Do You Gain from a Healthy Spine? How Spinal Health Benefits You”
In the last decade, self-care has come to be regarded as an essential part of healthy living. While some elements deal with mental and emotional health, others address physical well-being, like eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly. A medical doctor may seem like the primary source for help in caring for yourself, but your chiropractor … Continue reading “Help Yourself: 5 Ways Chiropractic Care Helps with Self-Care”
When you sit in the waiting room at your physician’s office, do you look forward to your appointment? Are you happy to get started? Probably not. But that’s how many patients feel about visiting their chiropractor! They can get excited both about these appointments and the results afterward. Why do people love their chiropractor? What … Continue reading “Top 5 Reasons People Love to Visit the Chiropractor”
When pain strikes, your mind and body go into survival mode: you want to avoid making the pain worse so that you can even hesitate to get treatment for the problem! Sciatica pain can be debilitating, but if you don’t know what will happen during chiropractic treatment, you may try to “tough it out” or … Continue reading “What to Expect: Sciatica Pain Treatment”