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Posture and Spinal Health
What is Your Posture Telling You About Your Health?Most of us started hearing about posture way back in grade school when our parents and teachers began to tell us to "stand up straight". We were told to have "good posture", often with the implication that such an achievement was associated with strength of character, discipline,...
Asthma and Chiropractic
Can Chiropractic Improve Symptoms of Asthma?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of May 2018, 1 in 13 Americans have asthma, representing 26.5 million people. Of these 26.5 million, 6.1 million children and 20.4 million adults suffer from this chronic disease. The annual costs of asthma to society are...
Foods for Joint Pain
Can your diet affect joint pain?Joint pain may be experienced as a result of an acute injury, such as an ankle sprain, knee sprain, or rotator cuff tear. Joint pain may also accompany varying types of joint inflammation, including osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and joint...
Can Chiropractic Help Alleviate Anxiety?
Can Chiropractic Help Alleviate Anxiety?Many people of all ages experience depression and/or anxiety, whether on an occasional, frequent, or consistent basis. These symptoms may be transient, only occurring at a particular stage in one's life, or they may represent a specific condition such as a depressive disorder or a panic...
What Is TMJ Syndrome and How Can Chiropractic Help?
What Is TMJ Syndrome and How Can Chiropractic Help?The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the temporal bone with the condylar process (flange of bone) of the mandible (jaw bone). There is a TMJ on each side of your skull. The joint provides for all motion of the jaw in relation to the skull, including elevation, depression,...
ACL Injury and Chiropractic
The knee is a hinge joint and stability is provided by the large thigh muscles (the quadriceps and hamstrings), the cartilaginous medial and lateral menisci, the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The cruciate ligaments are located within the knee joint and provide...
Chiropractic and Breech Babies During Pregnancy
At some point during the course of her pregnancy, a woman may begin to experience low back pain and even sciatica, that is, radiating pain down the back of a leg. The likely explanation for most of these cases of obstetric-related low back pain is the increased mechanical load due to the weight of the developing fetus, amniotic...
Natural Remedies for Sciatic Pain
"Sciatica" is an older term describing the symptoms of inflammation of the sciatic nerve, also known as sciatic neuritis. Sciatica involves radiating pain down the back of one lower extremity, usually including the back of the thigh and back of the calf, possibly extending into the foot. Sciatica pain may be described as sharp,...
Chiropractic Care For Pets
The focus of chiropractic treatment is the spinal column and nerve system. Most of us are familiar with the application of chiropractic treatment methods in the care of the human population. What is not generally known is the fact that chiropractic treatment can be applied in the care of the veterinary population. Historically,...
Should I Use Heat or Ice for Pain?
Should you use heat or ice on your painful injury? The best method of solving this important riddle is to assess the nature and source of the pain. Essentially, a new injury, that is, one that you sustained within the last 48 hours, is best treated with ice. Chronic pain, or pain that you have had for a long time, is generally best...
Why You Should Receive Chiropractic Care After an Auto Accident
Receiving Chiropractic Care After Suffering Auto InjuriesEven seemingly minor motor vehicle accidents can cause whiplash, back pain, and other ailments. Visiting your chiropractor as soon as possible after an accident will help ease your pain and prevent long-term complications.Chiropractic Treatment Eases Whiplash PainWhiplash is...
Causes and Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
Do You Have a Herniated Disc?A herniated disc, also called a "slipped" disc, could be the source of that nagging pain in your lower back or legs. Fortunately, your chiropractor offers several treatments that can help ease your pain.How Do Herniated Discs Cause Pain?Rubbery, round discs cushion the spaces between the vertebrae in...
How to Enjoy Summertime Activities Without Back Pain
Summer Activities That Can Lead to Back PainNow that it's summertime, many of us are catching up on yard work and enjoying outdoor activities. Unfortunately, back pain can be a consequence if you work or play too hard and don't follow a few simple back precautions. These activities are common causes of back pain.Gardening and Yard...
How Chiropractic Care Can Help While Pregnant
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care During PregnancyPregnancy may be one of the most joyous times of your life, but it's often accompanied by a few aches and pains. Chiropractic treatment improves your comfort during pregnancy and also offers a few other advantages.How Chiropractic Care Can Help YouThe position of your bones and...
Improve Your Recovery Time With Chiropractic Treatment
How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help with Recovery TimePain, stiffness, and other symptoms often continue for days or weeks after an injury, even if the injury was fairly minor. Chiropractic care can shorten your recovery period and help you to return to your normal activities much sooner.Ways Chiropractic Treatment Speeds Up...