Can your Chiropractor help with ear infections? While chiropractic treatment is intended to restore normal body function, the restoration can address a variety of issues. Gently adjusting the spine has a trickle down effect over the body. These gentle manipulations improve the function of the nervous system. When your nervous system functionality is improved, the …
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How to Treat Runner’s Knee
The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body. There are a variety of ways that the knee can be injured including the following: strains or sprains, tears to the meniscus, damage to the bursa, the joint can be dislocated and the cartilage can degenerate. There are other ways the knees …
Runner’s Knee
Runner’s Knee is one of the most common running injuries. You may feel pain when you are running, walking, or climbing stairs. You may even feel pain from runner’s knee when you are just sitting down. Dr. Elsey regularly treats knee pain, we can help you determine what caused the initial injury, what is still …
Migraine Triggers
Chiropractic care can help dramatically with headaches and migraines. Chiropractic does not have negative side effects, while many prescribed pain relievers do. Spinal manipulation can provide improvement in neck based headaches almost immediately. Manipulations and adjustments can also effectively treat tension headaches and the benefits of treatment are long lasting. Addressing the root of the …
Sprain or Strain?
You can suffer from a sprain or strain from a variety of causes. They are usually minor injuries though if the injury is severe weeks of rehabilitation may be needed to fully recover. Sometimes people will suffer sprains or strains after a car accident. Work and sport related injuries are also common. A sprain refers …
Back Pain – Prevention
Back pain is a widespread issue. It is estimated that four out of five people will experience back pain sometime during their lifetime. About half of those people will suffer the pain in their lower back. Many things can contribute to back pain, poor posture, “text neck”, a work injury or hours in the same position …
Poor Posture and Back Pain
There are many types of back and neck pain. Unfortunately many people try to ignore the real cause of the pain and just treat the symptoms. We want to help you address the underlying problem and treat the cause not just the symptom. Poor posture can cause problems in many areas of your body, particularly …
Types of Back Pain
Back pain is a widespread issue. People suffer from a variety of pain and often try to “wait it out” or just bury the issue with painkillers. Neither of these actually solves the problem, and they can both make the problem worse. Your body is complex and connected; damage, tightness or misalignment in one area …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Factors
There are several risk factors that make it more likely for someone to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. If any of these apply to you, take extra precautions to avoid median nerve damage and be prepared to respond quickly if you begin to notice symptoms. Unfortunately gender plays a role in the risk of developing carpal …
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common workplace injury. Symptoms typically develop slowly, but can cause permanent nerve and muscle damage if left untreated. You may first notice the issue as a numbness, tingling or weakness in your hands. Symptoms may abate for a while but will typically continue to grow worse unless treated. The carpal …
