When you have back pain, the simple act of picking up the phone to arrange a consultation with a chiropractor can be your first step on the road to recovery. Treatment from a chiropractor can get your back in proper alignment, keep it that way and, in the process, restore your quality of life. While fully eliminating your back pain might take a series of treatments, you can often put in a little work yourself to help the cause.
6 August 2015
Sitting in a desk chair for 8 hours a day is necessary for many workers but all of that sitting can take a toll on your body. The position puts pressure on your lower body all day while putting your upper body through the strain of small repetitive motions. Regular visits to the chiropractor and massage therapist can help undo the muscle and joint damage from sitting at a desk. But in between visits, there are some handy lower body stretches you can perform both before and after work and while you sit at your desk.
29 July 2015
Regardless of the size and structure of your immediate family, there's a pretty good chance that you wouldn't regret making a series of appointment with the chiropractor, loading everyone in the car and visiting the health clinic to receive a wide range of benefits. While it's true that many people seek chiropractic adjustments as a way to reduce their back and neck pain and improve their mobility, this healthcare professional can benefit every member of your family in more ways that you might expect.
8 July 2015
Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare skeletal disorder that causes neck pain. The condition occurs when two or more spinal bones in the neck fail to separate during early fetal development. Even though this congenital condition is present at birth, individuals often don't become aware of the symptoms until they are older, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Unless symptoms become severe, neck surgery may not be necessary. Some people are able to manage the neck pain with medications, physical therapy, and chiropractic treatment.
30 June 2015
Pregnancy is extremely hard on the body, and most women are told by their OBGYN that it is normal and there is nothing that can be done about the symptoms. Women may experience morning sickness, pelvic and back pain, inability to breathe well, and inability to sleep comfortably. However, while they may not cure the symptoms completely, chiropractic treatments can lower the severity of them. Here are a few ways that an adjustment can help during pregnancy.
23 June 2015
After you've had your mastectomy, you're bound to have a little post-operation discomfort as you heal. However, if your shoulder has become stiff, you may actually have developed frozen shoulder. Read on to learn more about what this condition is, how to check for symptoms, and how to treat it. What Is It Exactly? After your mastectomy, adhesions and scar tissue will develop at the operation site. And if you aren't particularly active, this scar tissue can cause a "
16 June 2015
Visiting a chiropractor can often provide relief for your headache, but it can take several appointments before it completely leaves. Between the time you make an appointment and the moment you walk through the chiropractor's office door, you can still be miserable because of headache pain. You don't have to turn to medication to lessen your headache symptoms; a number of simple adjustments can lessen the discomfort until your sessions are complete or you get professional help.
28 May 2015