Do you ever see those shiny, oddly shaped tools at your chiropractors or physical therapists office? Don’t worry, we are far beyond treatment available during medieval times Those shiny, oddly shaped tools are generally used for treatment option known…
If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to lessen the pain you are experiencing. Taking care of yourself – including maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise – can…
You are out hiking and twist your ankle. It hurts, but you make it back to your car without much problem. You notice you have some swelling and it is sore, so you head home for some good, old…
What Are Dermatomes and Myotomes? The spinal cord and brain make up the central nervous system while the spinal nerve (branching to the spinal cord) and cranial nerves (branching to the brain) make up the peripheral nervous system. There…
Facet joint problems are among the most common sources of lower back and neck pain. They can cause debilitating, chronic problems with the neck and back and can lead to other more serious conditions and symptoms that can be…
If you sit behind a desk all day with little or no activity, you could be compromising your physical health, mental health, and brain health which could impact your productivity at work. From a physical standpoint, it isn’t healthy…
Headaches are a real pain (insert eye-roll here). Many individuals suffer from them, and there are a variety of causes, symptoms, and treatment options. For some, they are a rare occurrence, while others deal with them on a weekly, or…
Osteoporosis is a significant health problem in the United States and worldwide. An estimated 10 million individuals have osteoporosis in the U.S. alone and an additional 18 million individuals are at risk of developing the disease, according to the…
Root canals. Kidney stones. Piriformis syndrome. These are all ailments that are painful and no fun! Piriformis syndrome especially is a pain, in, well, the butt. Seriously, people suffering from Piriformis syndrome have frequent and sometimes severe pain and numbness…
You try to do all the right things when it comes to taking care of your spine. You lift the right way, exercise, practice good posture, stretch, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks to walk around if…
