5 Common Causes of Neck Pain and How to Treat Them
Just about everyone has suffered from neck pain one time or another in their lifetime. A simple twist of the neck is enough to cause debilitating pain and stiffness, leaving the inflicted unable to perform even the simplest of daily tasks. However, not all neck pain is the same, and since it can be caused […]
6 Things Everyone with Osteoarthritis Should Do Today
As we age, the joints in our bodies naturally begin to deteriorate, in most cases leading to pain and swelling in the hips and knees. When these symptoms become severe, as they do in nearly half of Americans in their lifetime, it may be diagnosed as osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, many people who find themselves in this […]
Running with Low Back-Pain: 6 Safe and Effective Treatments
Running is a great way to stay healthy and get in shape, but it can also be disastrous for your lower back. The spinal discs in your back serve as natural shock absorbers that prevent injury or pain during daily activity. When you run, the repetitive impact placed on your spine can cause these discs […]
7 Foods to Avoid If You Suffer From Chronic Pain
Millions of Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. Whether it is the result of an injury or accident, or caused by a medical condition like arthritis or fibromyalgia, chronic pain can be incredibly debilitating, leaving many people unable to perform even the simplest of tasks. Although many sufferers have come to accept their […]
Don’t Let Low Back Pain Keep You Off the Course
Golf may not be the most physically demanding sport, but it still places a great deal of stress on the lower back. Overtime, this repetitive stress can lead to acute injuries and chronic pain, leaving people unable to continue playing the game they love. Although most of these acute injuries will naturally heal themselves over […]
Seasonal Stress: Are You Heading for a Holiday Burnout?
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, or Easter may give us enough reasons to be jolly, but apparently most people don’t spend a lot of time enjoying themselves. In fact, the holidays are, for many,the busiest and most stressful period of the year, leading to poor dietary choices, sleep deprivation, and binge eating or drinking. Here, we take […]
Had a Fender Bender? You May Have Undiagnosed Injuries
Automobile accidents account for nearly 85% of all reported neck injuries, with 85% of them being caused by rear-end impacts. When resulting from a severe wreck, it is easy to diagnose problems in the neck, since the symptoms are immediately present, but it turns out that even minor traffic collisions can cause injuries and chronic pain. […]
What Your Gait Can Tell You About Your Back Health
When you stop to think about it, our feet and ankles are quite amazing. Composed of 26 bones and 33 joints, this intricate system provides balance for our entire body when we walk, run, stand, and jump, all without the need for a second thought. But did you know your feet can also help diagnose […]
Treating Children’s Headaches Naturally
Children’s Headaches Children’s’ Headaches and migraines are not uncommon and usually are the result of non-severe ailments like anxiety, allergies, sinus problems, or ear infections. However, whenever a kid gets a severe headache there is always a glimpse of worry in the back of their parent’s mind that it might be more serious. This worry […]
Chiropractics Provide Safe and Effective Treatment for Headaches
Just about everyone has had a headache one time or another in their life. In fact, nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. While some headaches are infrequent and remedied with a simple solution, others can be chronic, severe, and last for hours, leaving the victim debilitated. For those with the latter of the […]
