If you have ever experienced a shooting, piercing pain running from your lower back to the legs, then you could be suffering from sciatica leg pain. Sciatic is the longest nerve in the body that goes from the buttocks down to the toes. The sciatic nerve can experience pain when there is a trapped nerve, …
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How to Find a Good Chiropractor
No matter what type of health care provider you are looking for, it can become overwhelming and stressful. You want to make sure you get the best one that meets your needs and fits within your budget if your insurance does not cover it. Finding the right chiropractor to help with your spine, muscle, and …
Don’t Get Stuck in Subluxation Station
The holidays season is here! Many good things come from this time of year, the family time, the good food, and glad tidings. However, the onset of Winter also means colder weather, more traffic, and an increased risk of injury. A common injury related to slips, falls, and auto accidents is something known as subluxation, …
The Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor for Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia hurts. A condition affecting the nervous system, fibromyalgia causes widespread pain among other symptoms that reduce the quality of life. The good news is that if you or a loved one suffer from fibromyalgia pain, there are treatment and symptom management options. Seeing a chiropractor may be a good option to help reduce the …
Electric Muscle Stimulation: It’s Electrifying!
Shocking! Electric Muscle Stimulation is a recent development in healthcare and one of the true benefits of living in the age of modern medicine. Electric Muscle Stimulation is accomplished using a machine that connects to you and targets nerves or muscles to relieve the painful and weakening symptoms of a variety of conditions in …
History of Chiropractic
Have you ever wondered how chiropractic became a profession, who discovered it, and when it began? Sometimes learning about something you enjoy or something that makes you feel better can help you have a better appreciation for the professionals who take their time to care for people like you. The origins of chiropractic care …
“Falling” for Winter Weather
Winter is rapidly approaching and with that comes snow, ice, and rain, as well as a higher likelihood of slipping and falling. Streets and sidewalks become covered and treacherous, making a short trip to the mailbox or bus stop a potential disaster. Many injuries can occur due to Winter-related fall accidents. The most common potential …
Why People Love Chiropractic Care
Have you ever wondered why so many people go to the chiropractor? Do they only go because they have an injury to their neck, back, or shoulders? Besides alleviating pain, chiropractic care is also an important step in wellness that can improve your overall quality of life. There are many reasons why people love receiving …
Is Your Backpack Safe?
With a new school year starting, safety is an important topic to keep in mind. Whether it is you, your child, or a loved one that is going back to school, making sure you wear your backpack appropriately can help keep your back in good shape. Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes, fabrics and …
How Your Pillow and Mattress Can Affect Your Alignment
Have you ever woken up from a night of sleep with a stiff neck and back pain? Did you wonder why you went to sleep feeling perfectly fine but now have this unexplained pain that seems to have come out of nowhere? Morning aches and pains can be frustrating and confusing, especially if you …
