Has your hand ever felt numb, painful, or have a tingling sensation? If so, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a common condition that affects adults. There are a variety of treatments that are available, such as medication, steroid injection, or surgery. Not everyone wants to resort to medication or endure aggressive …
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Don’t Put the World on Your Shoulders
Shouldering the weight of something is a common idiom referring to carrying a heavy burden or taking a huge portion of responsibility, but there’s a reason the shoulders are used to talk about heavy topics. The shoulders are often used as symbols of strength, and much of the power in the upper body comes …
Law, Order, and Chiropractic Care
Accidents and injuries are a part of life, albeit a painful and inconvenient one. Sometimes the liability for the injury is clear-cut, maybe it was an improperly labeled wet floor, faulty construction, or the result of an accidental shove or push. However, there is usually discrepancy in figuring out where the responsibility lies for the …
New Year, New Healthy Habits
One of the most anxiety-inducing questions that can be asked after the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day is, “what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” While most people hyperventilate at the thought of creating a resolution, the idea of working towards such a spur of the moment goal can be overwhelming. Striving for improvement …
The Importance of Good Posture
The definition of posture is how your body is positioned when you are standing, sitting, or lying down. It is also the result of habits that have been created over the years. Having good posture is vital for good health, yet many people do not realize that they may have poor posture. Good posture refers …
Sciatica Pain
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, …
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 …
