Chiropractic medicine is used as a standard musculoskeletal injury/strain treatment and for rehabilitation. Chiropractic helps with: Different types of back pain Headaches Neck pain Shoulder pain Arm pain Hand pain Leg pain Foot pain Spine and nervous system health are essential for a properly functioning body and overall health. There are significant benefits of chiropractic care that can improve an… Read More
Chiropractic medicine specializes in the musculoskeletal system. It treats the whole body because if one area of the body is inflamed, swollen, out of place, or damaged, it affects other areas. Chiropractic's goals are to bring the body back into balance and get it functioning at an optimal level. Achieving overall health and wellness requires an individual's body to be… Read More
Most if not all of us have probably used heat and/or ice on a sprain, strain, or sore area of the body. Having a pinched nerve, however, has a different feeling than a sprain or strain. Chiropractic treatment for a pinched nerve is recommended, but if the pain isn’t too bad, then home care can work. Which is better for… Read More
Managing rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing balancing act. Flare-ups can still present despite following the rheumatologist's lifestyle instructions, proper medication use, and a well-maintained RA plan. Monitoring daily activities can help minimize the chances of experiencing episodes. Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Ups A rheumatoid arthritis flare-up is a short-term escalation of arthritis symptoms. A flare-up can go away within a day or… Read More
The hamstring muscles are three muscles in the back of the thigh. The sciatic nerve goes through or around and down the legs into the feet. Hamstring syndrome is a condition where injury or spasm apply pressure compressing the sciatic nerve. The nerve can become pinched between the hamstring muscles and the pelvic bone or the band of tissue that… Read More
Chiropractic treatment/care is a recommended pain relief option for musculoskeletal automobile, sports, personal - injuries, strains, sprains, pain, and rehabilitation. An initial chiropractic examination is similar to a standard examination administered by health care providers. What an individual can expect at their first consultation includes: Condition or pain symptoms Medical history Physical examination Initial exams last around 45 minutes or… Read More
Relaxing the low back muscles. The low back supports the weight of the upper body and provides mobility. The lumbar spine/low back is a complex structure of interconnecting: Bones Joints Nerves Ligaments Muscles All work together to provide support, strength, and flexibility. However, this complex structure is highly susceptible to injury and pain. The muscles in the low back support… Read More
High school football takes a toll on the body. The sport can cause all kinds of injuries that can range from mild - severe. Areas that are commonly injured include: Head Neck Shoulder Arms Hands Spine Legs Knees Ankles Feet Chiropractic has become a medically recommended form of treatment and rehabilitation for these injuries but also injury prevention. Today all… Read More
Individuals don't like to read the warning signs of their spinal health, saying to themselves the pain will go away. Individuals will feel their back seize up or sting for a moment and then goes back to normal. The body is doing its job to warn you that something is not right. This is where choices come into play: Ignore… Read More
Optimal nervous system health is the key to maximum body function and overall health. Individuals don’t really think about their nervous system until symptoms from injury, disease, or nerve problems present. The nervous system consists of billions of neurons that connect/network the brain with the rest of the body. Nervous System Health All of the body's systems, organs, and tissues… Read More