Chronic back pain takes a tremendous toll on your life, whether you need to take time away from work or the pain keeps you from the activities you enjoy. If you need to find relief, you owe it to yourself to learn about spinal decompression therapy.
Did you know that you add at least 4 pounds of pressure to your lower back for every pound of extra weight you carry? Imagine the stress on your back if you’re just 5 pounds overweight, and it’s easy to see how it contributes to back pain.
Herniated discs mostly affect retired people, right? No, that’s a myth. This painful back and neck problem is most common among people aged 35-55. Here’s what you need to know about what a herniated disc is and if you can prevent the problem.
Chances are your back muscles don’t get much exercise, yet the best way to prevent lower back pain is with a regimen that keeps those muscles strong and flexible. Read on to learn about five simple exercises that strengthen your lower back.
Occupational therapy may overlap with physical therapy when it comes to strengthening muscles, but the two treatments have different goals. Occupational therapy retrains or teaches functional skills lost due to an injury or health condition.
Every year, 4 million people sustain automobile accident injuries that require medical care. When you choose chiropractic care, you get more than a pain pill and a neck brace. Chiropractors target the source of your pain and help the tissues heal.
Some people doubt the link between joint pain and the weather. But temperature and pressure changes can affect your joints, and for some, the impact is dramatic. Read on to learn why this happens and how you can protect your joints this winter.
Getting fast relief for whiplash is essential for your well-being, but there’s another reason to focus on relieving the pain. With prompt attention and personalized care, you can prevent whiplash from turning into a chronic pain problem.
Sciatica is well known for causing low back pain together with electric-shock pain that radiates down one leg. Ongoing sciatica becomes so painful it’s one of the top causes of disability, leading to a poor quality of life. Learn how we can help.
There’s no doubt that physical activity relieves arthritis pain and improves joint health, but how do you stay active when you live with excruciating joint pain? The answer: With the help of regular chiropractic care.
Car accident injuries run the gamut from a pulled muscle or mild concussion to complex fractures and internal injuries. Even the most minor and common injuries need immediate medical care and ongoing rehabilitation to support your recovery.
Sciatica’s hallmark symptom is a sudden, excruciating pain that shoots down your leg. This type of debilitating pain is a problem you may prevent when you know your risks and take steps to change them.
If you spend much time texting, posting on social media, or working from a computer, chances are you’ve already experienced a strained or sprained neck, a condition called tech neck. You can avoid tech neck by following our five top tips.
You may never think about the importance of good posture until you suffer the effects of poor posture, like low back pain, neck strain, and joint problems. Then you may not realize your pain is related to posture. Here’s why you need good posture.
You may have severe pain due to a recent injury or struggle with daily pain caused by arthritis. No matter what causes your pain, you can find relief and improved functioning with the multimodal therapies used during physical rehabilitation.
Do you have chronic or stabbing pain in your buttocks? It could be referred pain from your back. Back pain can affect your bottom and legs in unexpected ways, but the good news is that there’s hope.
Joint injuries can be painful and scary. With a few tips, you’ll be able to take care of yourself immediately after your injury, as well as when you need additional medical attention.
About 35 million American adults visit a chiropractor each year. While the No. 1 reason many people choose chiropractic treatment is pain, adjustments can have a host of whole-body benefits, from increased range of motion to improved digestion.
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, you know that there’s no such thing as a little car accident. Even with a minor fender-bender, you can experience post-accident anxiety and pain from physical injuries days or weeks after the incident.
Are you concerned about maintaining your joint health as you age? Discover these simple strategies on how to protect your joints so you can avoid injury later in life, keeping you healthy for years to come.
