What is a Herniated Disc?
What is a herniated disk? A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased...
Continue ReadingCan Chiropractic care help with Digestion issues?
Whether you’re suffering from heartburn, upset stomach, constipation, or another digestive problem, you’ve probably spent a good deal of time scanning the medicine aisles for relief. Many people already know that chiropractic care can help treat lower back pain, and the adjustments can improve the quality of a patient’s...
Continue ReadingDo you have Neck Pain?
Neck pain is common. Poor posture — whether from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench — strains neck muscles. Symptoms Symptoms include: Pain that’s often worsened by holding the head in one place for long periods, such as when driving or working at a computer Muscle tightness and spasms Decreased ability...
Continue ReadingWhy is it Important I Stay Consistent with Chiropractic Treatment?
Full-body wellness is not a quick fix or one-stop-shop when treating physical pain or ailments, nor are the benefits of consistent chiropractic treatment specific to back pain or injury. Because the spine is connected to the nervous system and affects all parts of your body, including your immune system,...
Continue ReadingAre you tired of Neck and Back Pain?
Do you suffer from chronic neck or back pain and are struggling to find an effective solution? Generally, the pain you are feeling is due to a disc injury or nerve compression. If physical therapy has not shown to help improve or be effective, call our office. You may...
Continue ReadingGET CHECKED AFTER AN AUTO, WORK OR SPORTS INJURY ACCIDENT!
Most of us, at some point in time, will be involved in an auto, work or sports injury accident. Sometimes the soreness, stiffness, neck and back pain are immediate. But what many do not know, is that the injuries sustained may have caused damage that is long lasting and...
Continue ReadingIs Pregnancy A Pain In Your… Back?
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, as parents-to-be await the arrival of the new life they are bringing into the world. However, with pregnancy, expectant mothers may experience discomforts such as morning sickness, hormonal changes, weight gain and often, low back and pelvic pain. Low back and pelvic...
Continue ReadingSTOP HEADACHES IN THEIR TRACKS!!
There are an estimated 45 million Americans that suffer from severe, recurring attacks of migraine and tension headaches. They spend upwards of $400 million each year on over-the-counter and prescription drugs in their search for permanent relief. Unfortunately, for many, the relief obtained is temporary at best. This cycle...
Continue ReadingEND LOW BACK PAIN
Eight out ten Americans suffer from recurrent low back pain. Back pain accounts for the single largest ailment for workers’ compensations claims, costing some $20 billion a year. Chiropractors have been effectively treating low back pain for over a century, but recent research now substantiates what many of our...
Continue ReadingBenefits of Fish Oil
The Importance of Antioxidants with Fish Oil: Benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been known to have many beneficial effects on different functions of the human body. But recent research has expanded this list of benefits. The following are types of omega-3 fatty acids. ALA: Alpha-linolenic acid, plant...
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