What You Should Do if You Have Back Pain After a Car Crash
When you’re in a car crash, emotions run high and your first thoughts are if everyone involved is okay. Once you’ve made sure no one needs help and called emergency services, you may wonder what the next steps should be, especially if you’re experiencing any pain. Follow this quick guide for what to do if […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help a Stiff Neck
If you’re experiencing neck stiffness and pain, it probably seems like you can’t move any muscle in your body without feeling it in your neck. We use the muscles in our neck in so many of the movements we make throughout the day, that it is almost impossible to ignore stiffness and pain in the […]
How Poor Posture Can Affect Your Overall Health
What if we told you that a whole list of medical issues can be caused by something as simple as poor posture? Believe it or not, it’s true! What symptoms can be caused by poor posture? Poor posture can have devastating effects on a person’s physical and mental health. By keeping the upper body slouched […]
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Your Emotional Wellness
Everyone is aware of the physical benefits that you can get from a good massage, but did you know that massage therapy also has benefits for your emotional well-being? Even a short 15 or 30-minute session with a skilled, experienced massage therapist can lead to significant emotional wellness benefits, including: Decreasing stress hormones Chronic stress […]
Could Acupuncture Treat My Chronic Pain?
According to the National Institutes for Health, several studies confirm that acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic pain when done in conjunction with recommended conventional therapies. So, why do so many people still not know what acupuncture is? What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practice of inserting tiny needles into the skin […]
How Chiropractors Can Help Relieve Headaches
If you suffer from chronic headaches, whether they be migraines or brought on by tension, you know how miserable they can be. These prolonged, nagging headaches can severely affect a person’s quality of life and daily functioning. Often, sufferers of chronic headaches try multiple treatments and remedies to get some relief, including narcotic painkillers. But, […]
Tips on Preventing Falls and Fractures
Falls and fractures are a danger for everyone, but particularly the elderly and disabled populations. In fact, over 30,000 people die in the U.S. each year from fall-related injuries, with most of those victims being elderly. As we age, or when we have coexisting medical conditions, the risk of falls and resulting injuries increases. A […]
The Top Reasons Why You Should Use a Power Plate
There’s a lot of hype around using power plates for all sorts of conditions these days. While these devices have been around for a long time, a renewed interest in their beneficial effects has spurred a flurry of posts and informal studies into their use. So far, all evidence suggests that power plates are effective […]
Most Common Symptoms of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine, and it impacts an estimated 6% to 9% of the United States population. This spinal condition most commonly develops during the growth spurt right before puberty. However, scoliosis can also start to develop in adulthood as a result of wear and tear on the spine. Common Symptoms […]
Why You Should Never Ignore Chronic Headaches
Many people experience headaches every once in a while. This can make it easy to ignore chronic headaches or write them off as harmless issues. However, to preserve your overall health, it’s important to address chronic headaches before they become worse. Defining Chronic Headaches If you experience headaches for a minimum of 15 days per […]
