Don’t think that because you work at a desk that you’re immune from the chance of injury in the workplace. You already have plenty on your mind at work, but giving some consideration to how you handle your body there can help keep your back and joints safe. Musculoskeletal injuries can cause pain, loss of [...]
Headaches can be brought on by any number of factors, including environmental triggers like loud persistent noise or glaringly bright lights. One of the leading causes of headache is tension in the muscles of the neck. And in this challenge-fraught economy, who among us doesn’t experience tension in everyday life? This is where chiropractic treatment [...]
One of the little details that has become synonymous with the notion of chiropractic care is the “popping” or “cracking” sounds that sometimes occur when a chiropractor is adjusting the bones of the spine, or other of the body’s joints. There’s nothing unusual about it. The body’s joints contain a lubricant called synovial fluid. The [...]
You may be thinking that if you’re feeling perfectly fine, there’s no need to consider chiropractic treatment. Well, if you looked in the mirror and your teeth looked beautiful, would you say “I don’t need to go to the dentist?” So maybe you’re feeling fine, and maybe you’ve got a few aches and pains. Chiropractic [...]
Chiropractors have a variety of treatments at their disposal. They may be best known for using their hands in adjusting your spine and joints, but they are also trained in the use of an assortment of techniques and equipment. One of them is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS. TENS is the use of electric current [...]
As we age, maintaining the flexibility of our bodies is an ever-increasing challenge. Flexibility is key to fighting off the stiffness that comes with aging. Also, the more flexible you are, the better you’re able to keep your balance and avoid an accident like a fall at home. So whatever sort of workout regimen you [...]
There is a growing problem in the country with the overuse of opioids, which are narcotic pain medications. Some of the common opioids are hydrocodone and oxycodone, known under commercial names like Percocet, Vicodin, OxyContin and others. They are generally prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. They can produce a euphoric effect, sometimes leading [...]
Vertigo is an uncomfortable condition that can range from momentary spells of dizziness or light-headedness to more severe bouts that can disorient a person and cause loss of balance and even nausea. Basically, a person experiencing vertigo feels as though his environment is moving or spinning around him. A common cause of vertigo is an [...]
Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It’s the most common chronic condition of the joints and is estimated to affect some 27 million Americans. It’s sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. The condition can develop in any joint but is most common in the knees, hips, lower back [...]
A woman’s body goes through dramatic change during pregnancy. Of course, it is a joyous time as a mother-to-be and her family prepare to bring new life into the world. As wonderful as it is, pregnancy is physically taxing. Chiropractic treatment has been proven to help with the new demands on a woman’s body. The [...]
