Hip Pain Hip pain is a common symptom that affects many people. In fact, it frequently prompts those who suffer from it to visit the chiropractor. Pain in the hip may sometimes be accompanied by limping, reduced muscle movement in the hip joint, muscle stiffness and pain in the leg whenever weight is applied to…
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia syndrome is a condition that 10 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with at a 4 to 1, female to male ratio. Fibromyalgia sufferers experience widespread pain, aching and stiffness in muscles and joints, along with other symptoms. The condition is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, as there are no lab or imaging tests…
Pitcher’s Elbow The bases are loaded. You’ve thrown two strikes and you’re on the pitcher’s mound. You wind up, and… the inside of your elbow is killing you. Pitcher’s elbow is a common condition, especially in young baseball players whose bones aren’t fully developed. It’s an “overuse” injury caused by repeatedly pitching overhand, whether at…
Mid/Upper Back Pain Chiropractic treatment can provide relief for many people with mid and upper back pain. The spine is divided into three sections: the lower back, the mid to upper back and the neck. Your middle and upper back are the longest portion of your spine—called the thoracic spine—which anchors the rib cage. As…
Good posture makes you look taller and more confident, but it does a lot more than that. The spine has a natural S-shaped curve that absorbs shock and distributes the load from our body weight so it can handle the stress of movement. A healthy, stable spine is that base that allows your body to…
Golf Elbow Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that can come about whether a person is a golfer or not. This condition causes pain in the elbow joint where the forearm connects to the elbow. Other symptoms associated with golfer’s elbow include stiffness, numbness, tingling, aching, a dull burn and weakness. Pain can…
Introduction to Common Conditions Treated Most people think that chiropractors only fix aching backs, but chiropractic care is so much more. Chiropractors focus on how disorders of the spine, muscles and nerves affect overall health. Using a variety of natural therapies that do not involve prescription drugs or surgery, chiropractors treat and help prevent problems…
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects over three million people in the U.S. each year. This condition is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue under the heel and foot, and it can sometimes cause difficulty standing or walking. Plantar fasciitis often responds well to chiropractic care. Anatomy of…
Forward Head Posture Good posture does more than make you look confident. Maintaining and practicing good posture is key in the prevention of added stress on your bones, muscles and ligaments. Posture is something chiropractors are keenly aware of because of the many ways poor posture can affect your well-being. Forward head posture (FHP) is…
Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is one of the top reasons that people seek medical care, miss work and are forced to refrain from everyday activities. According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 in 10 adults suffer from low back pain at some point in life. The condition takes an economic toll, with…
Joint Pain Not all joint pain is alike. That’s because not all joints are alike. Joints may move slightly, like the vertebrae, or freely, like the hands and hips—and discomfort in these joints can range from minor to debilitating. If you suffer from pain in the joints, chiropractic treatment may be able to help. Anatomy…
Pregnancy Pain Pregnancy can be a beautiful experience. Unfortunately, half of the more than 6 million women who are pregnant in the U.S. each year experience back pain during their pregnancy, and three-quarters have it with labor. Over 75% of women who seek chiropractic care during their pregnancy report that it helps reduce the back,…