People suffering from injury or illness often seek treatment from a physical therapist (PT) or chiropractor. There is definitely an overlap between these two medical fields. Both are professionals who help people with non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Both specialize in tending to the musculoskeletal system to alleviate pain and improve mobility, range of motion, and [...]
People usually think about making an appointment with a chiropractor when they have a backache or a stiff neck, and that's usually a good idea. Unfortunately, most people don't realize that there are so many other conditions with which their chiropractor can help. Chiropractors are well suited to help with back and neck issues, [...]
When your back begins to ache, or your neck gets stiff, you probably reach for the phone to make an appointment with a chiropractor. It's a shame most people don't think of calling a chiropractor when they suffer from other conditions. It may surprise you to learn that chiropractic care can help treat or [...]
Backaches, headaches, stiff necks, nerve pain—these are just a few complaints many people have in common. These problems are so prevalent that people think they're just part of life. In time, these problems may get worse. People with chronic pain may find it harder to manage and live with the pain as time goes [...]
Migraines are extremely painful headaches that can be debilitating for days at a time. In the time leading up to the attack, you may begin to experience light sensitivity, fatigue, a ringing in your ears, or vision problems. In the thick of the attack, you may suffer from severe head pain, muscle weakness, nausea, [...]
Many adults enjoy the health benefits of chiropractic care, but surprisingly few parents think to include check-ups with a chiropractor in their child's health care routine. This is unfortunate, as many problems that plague adults originate in childhood. Early chiropractic intervention can help nip many health problems in the bud and prevent painful—possibly debilitating—conditions [...]
What is Shoulder Pain? The shoulder is a very complex part of the body. The shoulder consists of a ball-socket joint that attaches your arm to your body. Surrounding that are ligaments, muscles, bones, and nerves that go down your arm, lead into your upper back and chest, and up into your neck. All [...]
When looking for a chiropractor, you may be overwhelmed by the number of advertisements in your local area. Like with any other health care specialist, chiropractors can vary in their years of experience, levels of training, what method of treatment they use, and what techniques they specialize in. Being armed with knowledge before making [...]
What is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care is a natural, non-invasive, drug-free treatment for a host of illnesses and injuries. Chiropractors treat the spine and surrounding muscles, soft tissue, and nerves by manual manipulations to ensure proper alignment. When the spine is aligned as it should be, it can function optimally and the body's natural [...]
Are you a side sleeper or back sleeper? What is the best pillow? Do you sometimes wake up with pain in your neck or back? Are you uncomfortable at night? Is poor sleep positioning affecting your ability to hold your alignment? These are important questions and the 5 tips discussed below should help answer these [...]
