As chiropractic providers, we understand that the body is not only affected by musculoskeletal issues, but also by psychological ones. It is also no secret that mental health problems often lead to physical problems; all of which can be helped with chiropractic care. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 43.8 million adults […]
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Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions in the United States today, affected around 1 in 50 Americans according to the American College of Rheumatology. Fibromyalgia is one of the many pain conditions that chiropractic is helpful for, and as chiropractic providers, we know that it is
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If there is anything that the chiropractic provider is an expert in, it’s the proper alignment of the spine both after trauma and in daily life. Posture is extremely important in achieving and maintaining overall health, and chiropractic treatment provides a solution to a multitude of postural problems. With over 65 million Americans experiencing
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Spinal stenosis, especially in the lumbar region, is a very common problem affecting about 11% of older adults in the United States. Furthermore, about 20% of adults over the age of 60 show evidence of spinal stenosis in imaging scans. Fortunately, Chiropractors specialize in all things related to the spine, and although spinal
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Chiropractic for hip pain works by utilizing various chiropractic treatment options to restore function to the hip joint. The frequency of hip disorders in the US was 32%, increasing with age from 18% among males age 38 – 47 to 42% among females age 48 – 67. Hip misalignment is
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Hamstring strains and injuries are a common issue seen by chiropractors across the country. According to the National Library of Medicine, hamstring strains are among the most commonly occurring injuries in sports accounting for 12 – 16% of all athletic injuries with a reinjury rate of 22 – 34%. While hamstring strains tend to
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Chiropractic for the treatment of piriformis syndrome works as either a primary treatment or complimentary treatment. Chiropractors can help in a multitude of ways, especially being that chiropractic treatment in nature encompasses not just the joints themselves, but on all aspects of the spine being aligned. Treatment and prevention are the key elements to
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Chiropractic treatment works for TMJ on its own, or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as the patient’s dentist. There are multiple ways that a chiropractor can help remedy TMJ in a patient. Joint manipulation and specialized tools, exercise and lifestyle can all be used to achieve a beneficial outcome. It is important
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Trigger point pain is a fairly common issue we see quite often being chiropractic providers, most commonly being in the neck, shoulder, and upper back regions. Being that most people will have myofascial pain at some point in their life, and although they often only last a few weeks, there are many who continually
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Benefits of X-Rays in Chiropractic X-Rays are important for diagnostic analysis because: It allows for providers to pinpoint the problem location. It allows providers to view any spinal misalignment as well as any other related injuries to diagnose accurately. It allows the provider to more accurately determine and decide the intensity of care needed as
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Effectiveness of Chiropractic Manipulation Versus Sham Manipulation for Recurrent Headaches in Children Aged 7 – 14 Years – A Randomized Clinical Trial – 2021: The goal of this study was to explore the effectiveness of spinal manipulation compared with sham manipulation in 7 – 14 year old children with recurrent headaches over a span of
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The Rotator Cuff Common occupations in which a rotator cuff may be injured: Tennis – particularly in serving a tennis ball Baseball – pitchers in particular Swimming – those who swim a multitude of yards a day Painters – painting for hours with repetitive motions Washing windows Common chronic medical conditions: Bursitis Arthritis Tendonitis (also
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Neck Pain Types of neck pain: Chronic pain – if the pain is persisting in the neck for longer than 3 months, then it would be considered chronic. Acute pain – pain that can often improve on its own through addressing the cause of the neck pain, and at-home self-care. If it is not improved
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Benefits of Chiropractic for Sciatica Sciatica Symptoms: Tingling and/or burning that runs down one or both legs Numbness in one or both legs or even down to the feet Persistent pain in the lower back Severe pain making it hard to stand Leg pain that is worse while sitting Common Causes of Sciatica: Odd motions
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What is Sacroiliac Pain? Signs & Symptoms of Sacroiliac Pain: Being overweight Having an anatomically short leg or one leg shorter than the other Improper gait after foot or knee surgeries Traumatic event, such as a fall Conditions that can Cause Sacroiliac Pain: Ulcerative Colitis Osteoarthritis Infection Severe lower back injury Inflammation during pregnancy Inflammatory
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Headaches Headache symptoms: Throbbing, sharp, or a dull ache/pain Affects one or both sides of the head Radiates from a central point Can last anywhere from an hour to several days Headache triggers: Environmental overstimulation – bright lights, loud noises, etc. Stress – both external and emotional. Behavior – insomnia or poor sleep habits, alcohol
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What is Scoliosis? Two Main Scoliosis Categories: Nonstructural Scoliosis – also known as functional scoliosis, it is fairly uncommon and includes only a side-to-side curve of the spine without spinal rotation, comes from a temporary cause, and is considered less severe. Common causes: Inflammation – when an area near the spine becomes inflamed, a Cobb
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Pregnancy Difficulties Common Pregnancy Symptoms: Low Back Pain – by far, this is the most common symptom for pregnant women. Due to the developing pregnancy, the body shape and spine must change in order to leave room for the baby to grow and prepare for birth. Additionally, a protruding abdomen from a growing baby results
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