Degenerative disc disease is amongst the most treated conditions in chiropractic, low back pain encompassing 46% of chiropractic patients. The trouble with degenerative disc disease is that it is very common, and progressive. About 40% of adults over the age of 40 have one degenerate disc in the vertebrae at a minimum, and unfortunately, […]
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Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is treated effectively with chiropractic treatment. Contrary to its name, tennis elbow is not only developed from playing tennis, but can also develop from many other issues as well as from underlying conditions. In most people, tennis elbow will go away on
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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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About 24% of all visits to a chiropractor is for neck pain. Neck pain also ranks only 2nd to back pain as the most common reason that patients visit chiropractic office. It is a very common problem especially with many people now sitting for more hours of the day working from home, and the
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Chiropractic treatment can be an effective option for sciatica, a common back problem that affects about 1 in 10 adults in the United States. Common causes of sciatica include genetic predisposition, occupational injuries, trauma, and more. Chiropractic adjustments are highly sought after in rectifying pain and numbness brought on by pressure on the sciatic
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Chiropractic treatment for sacroiliac pain is effective, and is a type of pain that licensed chiropractors are well acquainted with. Depending on the setting, the prevalence of sacroiliac pain can range between 10% and 62%, but overall around 25% of the population have Sacroiliac pain. There are a variety of chiropractic procedures that can
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Chiropractic for the treatment of Bell’s Palsy can help by decreasing the amount of time healing, and the severity of the symptoms. Bell’s Palsy affects about 40,000 people in the United States each year, and can affect anyone at any age, but the highest incidence remains in patients aged 15-45. Through several techniques of
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Chiropractic works for the treatment of headaches to keep them under control as well as potentially rid the patient of them all together. Headaches are a persistent and increasing problem amongst adults and children in the U.S. Fourteen percent of U.S. adults 18 or older reported having severe headaches or migraines in the previous
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