Have you recently visited your chiropractor? Perhaps you went in for back pain, neck pain or your routine adjustments. You’re not alone as it’s estimated that chiropractors treat over 35 million Americans every year. Complementing chiropractic treatment with exercises and stretches at home can be highly beneficial in improving your overall musculoskeletal health, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment, and…
Have you ever gotten pain in your joints and even swelling? It might be bursitis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates the areas between tendons, muscles, and bones. It commonly affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Bursitis Causes Bursitis is typically caused by repetitive movements or positions that…
Sciatica is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Many of us have heard of this term, but not really understand what happens when we get it or what even causes it. We just know it hurts! Sciatica is characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through…
Neck pain is a widespread problem, primarily reported in adults. Yet, neck pain experienced in adulthood often starts with our actions as adolescents. Text-neck, in particular, is causing neck problems to be much more common in people under 18. On average, adolescents spend five to seven hours a day looking at their phones. This doesn’t include time spent looking at…
Shoulder pain can arise from various sources, from poor posture to a previous injury. For many people, the pain is temporary and will go away with simple at-home treatment like rest, using ice, and over-the-counter pain medication. However, the pain is more persistent for some people and may require more aggressive treatment, such as physical therapy or chiropractic care. If…
Most humans are likely to experience some form of low back pain during their lives. Injuries, obesity, medical conditions, pregnancy, or any other physiological cause could create this pain; however, recent research has linked some low back pain to insomnia and sleep disturbances. Chronic pain has always been an apparent reason for poor sleep, but what makes this study unique…
A new year is upon us and with it is our annual new year’s resolutions. The most popular ones are losing weight, getting in shape, reducing stress, sleeping better, traveling more, and stopping smoking. Sadly, most of us give it our all for January, but we have submitted to defeat by February. The year 2023 can be different if at…
According to the American Migraine Foundation, about 39 million Americans suffer from migraines. That number is likely higher as there is a misunderstanding surrounding migraines, and they often go untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about half of adults will experience at least one headache every year. Whether you have headaches or migraines, both conditions negatively affect your…
The use of our backs is necessary for nearly everything we do. So, it can be distressing and frustrating dealing with back pain. Back pain is one of the most common sources of pain reported to doctors. About 65 million Americans have reported back pain throughout their lives. 16 million of those people, about 8% of the American population, suffer…
Doctors are a vital part of the fabric of society and the health care plan of many individuals. Of course, there isn’t a single doctor that treats every ailment or issue. Many doctors specialize in one area or system of the body. You can see a cardiologist for your heart, and a neurologist for your nervous system or brain, but…
