Bulging & Herniated Discs A bulging or herniated intervertebral disc (we will simply call them “discs” from here on out) can be a very painful condition. An injury to the disc can cause pain on its own, or it can cause nerve irritation or nerve compression that can occur at any level of the spine.…
Back Pain Our spine does a lot of heavy lifting. It is the structure that holds us up, lets us move and protects the spinal cord. When the spine isn’t operating as well as it could, the result is often back pain. Back pain is the number one reason people miss work, and more than…
Headache Many people are not aware that chiropractors can evaluate and treat headaches. Let’s look at some common types of headaches, their causes and how chiropractic care can help. Types of Headaches To figure out which type of headache you are dealing with, chiropractors will ask you questions about how often you get headaches, how…
Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease, also called DDD, is a term that refers to the anatomical changes of the spinal segments that occur from degeneration, or “osteoarthritis,” of the spine caused by injuries, aging and the effects of gravity. By the time we reach our mid-30s, almost a third of people will show some…
Ear Pain Ear pain can be excruciating. Whether the pain is in just one ear or in both ears, an earache can impact the body in unexpected ways. Ear pain can vary from dull to sharp to burning, and it can be accompanied by fever, loss of balance, lack of appetite, headaches and sleep disturbances.…
Knee Pain Knee pain is common among all ages of people. Swelling and stiffness in the knee can feel excruciating. There may even be crunching or popping in the knee with inflammation, and straightening it could be a challenge. A person with knee pain is also likely to feel weak or unstable in the knees.…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While many consider back pain to be the number one cause of workplace disability, it turns out that a painful condition in the arm, wrist and fingers known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) actually accounts for the highest number of workdays missed due to a work-related injury. Nearly half of the CTS…
Dizziness and Vertigo The unsteady sensation of being off-balance and about to fall can be disruptive to life. Feeling faint, unstable, woozy and weak is a condition commonly called dizziness. When dizziness is at its most extreme, it can cause a person to falsely believe that either they are spinning or that their surroundings are…
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…
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…
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…