Acupuncture has been practiced for many centuries in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It is one of the primary therapeutic modalities of traditional East Asian medicine that has been used to treat a wide variety of health conditions…
An ankle sprain is always inconvenient, and often painful. But not all ankle sprains are equal in their severity. When diagnosing an ankle sprain, your doctor or chiropractor will classify the injury in one of three ways—first degree, second…
Taking a walk is one of the most basic things a human can do. Whether you are going from one part of the house to another, to the store or to the mailbox, you know how to walk. What…
Every year more people seek to stop smoking. The move to limit smoking is likely due to the negative health effects associated with smoking. Smoking is associated with nearly every cancer and many types of chronic diseases, such as…
Cupping therapy is widely used to manage musculoskeletal diseases in China and Egypt, including neck pain, lower back pain, myofascial pain syndrome, osteoarthritis, and pain in athletes. Recently, elite athletes, such as Michael Phelps and Russel Westbrook, revealed these…
No matter what season it is, it’s always a great time to get outside and get active as long as the weather cooperates. Hiking is a great way to enjoy nature while reaping some fantastic health benefits in the…
Moxibustion is an external treatment applied by an acupuncturist; it is based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and it usually bakes acupoints with burning moxa wool. Moxibustion can dredge meridians and regulate qi-blood and has been…
If you are running actively as an amateur or a competitively, using the services of a chiropractor can make a vast change in your overall health, reduce your pain from injuries and improve your alignment for a more effective…
Golfer’s elbow is a condition that affects far more than those who hit the golf course regularly. According to Dynamic Chiropractic, golfer’s elbow can affect violinists, construction workers, tennis players, bikers and more. Essentially, anyone who is prone to…
Chiropractic care focuses not only on the skeletal system and joints but also on the treatment of muscle pain. The muscles are interwoven with fascia, a type of tissue that allows muscles to glide smoothly over one another. Both…
