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…
Osteoarthritis Of the Spine (Spondylosis) Osteoarthritis of the spine, or spondylosis, is something that happens to many people as they age. This diagnosis refers to degenerative changes in the spine, which may include bone spurs or degenerating discs. For some people, discs can begin the degeneration process as early as our teen years, and, as…
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,…
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…
Pinched Nerve Many of us have probably thought we had a pinched nerve at one time or another. There are various problems that can mimic the symptoms, like a muscle spasm or peripheral neuropathy, but a pinched nerve is what it sounds like—when something impinges on a nearby nerve. The pressure can come from bone,…
Sciatica Sciatica is pain due to a pinched or compressed sciatic nerve. The pain typically radiates from your lower back to your buttock and down the back of your leg, usually on only one side of the body. The pain may be mild or it can feel intense—like burning or even an electric shock. As…
Neck Pain Neck pain affects an estimated two-thirds of adults at some point in their lives and is second only to lower back pain as a reason for seeking chiropractic treatment. The neck, or the cervical spine, is made up of 7 small vertebrae that support the entire weight of your head—around 12 pounds. It’s…