When you look at the way most Americans work and how they use their recreational time, it is no surprise that many suffer from chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain. If you have dealt with chronic pain of this sort, you understand that it can become an all-consuming thing. A person dealing with chronic pain …
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. Their back pain affects their quality of life, their ability to work, and their ability to enjoy time with friends and family. Understandably, back pain sufferers desperately want relief from their pain. A chiropractor is a medical professional who can help alleviate back pain. More than 20 million …
If you are dealing with neck pain, you are in good company. It is estimated that up to 75 percent of the people in the world have experienced chronic or acute neck pain at some time. In North America, chronic neck pain stems from the technologically heavy and sedentary lifestyle most people live. Most people …
Spinal curvature, or scoliosis, is fairly common. Many people with scoliosis wind up in a brace during their adolescent growth spurt, while others don’t realize they have scoliosis until they’re past the growth spurt and need to manage the condition without correction. If your scoliosis is severe enough, you may need surgery. Whether corrected or …
Integrative chiropractic is a branch of the profession that goes beyond just relief from pain and restoring mobility to treating various conditions. It currently represents only 4% of practicing chiropractors, but it’s important to take note of this emerging trend. This blog post will explore what integrative chiropractic center is, the services offered by Integrative …
Chiropractors are largely known for making manual or computer-assisted adjustments to the spine after car accidents or following other jarring, impact events. You can also work with a chiropractor if you’ve injured yourself at work, have sustained a repetitive motion injury, or are dealing with chronic neck or back pain. However, what many people don’t …
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For those not familiar with scoliosis, it is a medical condition characterized by curvature of the spine measuring 10 degrees or more. According to a study published by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the U.S. are living with scoliosis, which typically develops in early childhood or …
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Gas build-up in your gut puts pressure on everything inside your torso, from your navel all the way back to your spine. If you suffer from large amounts of gas, you may need to track your food intake and reconsider your beverage choices. Gas builds up when the bacteria in your gut go to work …
Physical pain can be life-limiting. This is especially true of discomfort interfering with one’s ability to rest and obtain the sleep needed to ensure their body functions properly. A medical condition capable of producing such untoward results is sciatica. Overview The lower spinal region contains a large physical component known as the sciatic nerve. This …
Approximately 10 percent of adults in the United States are dealing with sciatica. Sciatica is a shooting pain that starts in the lower back and then travels down the back of the leg. Most sufferers are between the ages of 25 and 45. Sciatica pain can be so severe that it prevents mobility, makes it …