Do You Know How to Lower Your Risk of Painful Winter Injuries? Becoming a couch potato isn’t the only way to prevent aches and pains this winter. Making a few changes to your usual routine will reduce your risk of injury when participating in these winter activities. Winter Sports Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and ice […]
Why You Need Chiropractic in 2021 Have you decided to renew your commitment to good health this year? Whether you’ve been visiting the chiropractor for years, or you’re considering making a first-time visit, chiropractic care can help you stay healthy and avoid aches and pains in 2021. Are You Feeling Sore After the Holidays? Holiday […]
How Chronic Stress Can Cause Body Pain Stress and anxiety aren’t just mental health issues. If you feel stressed or anxious much of the time, you may be more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, acid reflux, or other conditions. Chronic stress can also affect your muscles and joints, causing pain and inflammation. 4 […]
Chiropractic Care Helps You Recover from Sports Injuries Every day you’re not participating in your favorite sport may seem like an eternity if you’ve been injured. Chiropractic treatment can ease your pain and may even help you recover from your injuries faster than you expected. Types of Injuries Chiropractors Treat If you’re thinking about visiting […]
What’s Causing Your Back Pain? Nearly everyone has back pain from time to time. In fact, 60 to 70 percent of people living in industrialized countries have experienced low back pain, according to World Health Organization estimates. Back pain can occur for many reasons, including these common causes. Herniated Disc Flexible discs located between the […]
How to Prevent Back Pain While Working It’s hard to focus on your job when your back hurts. Unfortunately, standing or sitting for hours can stress your back and worsen your aches and pains. These eight tips can help you reduce or prevent job-related back pain. 1. Change Your Position Often Stress and strain on […]
The term “whiplash” was first used in 1928 to define an injury mechanism of sudden hyperextension followed by an immediate hyperflexion of the neck that results in damage to the muscles, ligaments and tendons – especially those that support the head. Today, we know that whiplash injuries frequently do not result from hyperextension or hyperflexion […]
Do you know when it’s time to schedule a chiropractic adjustment? If you have any of these issues, it’s a good idea to visit your chiropractor. 1. Pain Anywhere in Your Body Poor posture, stress, strain, and injuries can lead to a misalignment of the vertebrae that make up your spine. Even minor misalignments of […]
Not all pain is caused by obvious injuries like broken bones or cuts. Some pain may stem from the myofascial tissues. These tough membranes are wrapped around your muscles to provide support and connect them to other parts of the body. When myofascial tissue becomes stiff, it may restrict movement in both the muscles and […]