As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people find their sleep patterns disrupted. The shift to longer nights and cooler weather in the fall can affect your body’s internal clock, leading to restlessness or difficulty sleeping. The National Sleep Foundation reports that about 45% of Americans say poor or insufficient sleep affected their daily activities at least…
As the world’s eyes are on the games at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the spotlight not only shines on the athletes’ performances but also on their rigorous training regimens that include essential recovery techniques like massage therapy. This practice has become a cornerstone for Olympians, helping them to prevent injuries and maintain peak performance. In this article, we will explore…
Inflammation, often regarded as the body’s protective response to injury or infection, is a natural process crucial for healing. However, when left unattended or triggered persistently, it can transform from a beneficial mechanism into a destructive force. Chronic inflammation has been linked to a myriad of health issues, ranging from cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders to cancer. Understanding…
Massage therapy offers more than just physical relaxation; it also holds the power to significantly elevate mood and emotional well-being. Beyond its evident benefits for relieving muscle tension and promoting circulation, massage has been recognized as a holistic approach to enhancing one’s mental state. Through a combination of physiological responses and psychological effects, massage can lead to a cascade of…
Back pain is a problem for many adults in America. A study indicates that an average of 23% of adults will deal with lower back pain chronically during their lifetime. Regular exercise is great at reducing back injuries. However, even those who exercise are not exempt. Back pain after a workout is more common than it seems. Is having back…
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…
Massage therapists routinely treat people to relieve tight muscles from stress. Not only is massage excellent relaxation therapy, but medical evidence supports using massage therapy in injury rehabilitation. Health care has included massage therapy for thousands of years. Human structure and conditions, like musculoskeletal injuries, pregnancies, stress, and disease, are affected by muscle tone and conditioning. Studies have indicated that…
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…
The shoulder consists of several joints, muscles, and tendons that allow us to have a wide range of motion. If you experience pain in your shoulder, it can be frightening and frustrating. No one wants to lose their mobility. There are many things that can contribute to shoulder pain. The pain could be temporary, or it might be there to…
Often, employees and employers alike may harbor misconceptions regarding chiropractic treatment for workers’ compensation. If you have recently been injured in a workplace as an employee, you may be right in wondering what your options are regarding chiropractic treatment. If you were hurt on the job, here’s what you should know about using workers’ comp for chiropractic care. Workers’ Comp…
