There is no denying that bicycling is an excellent form of exercise that’s beneficial for the body. It’s low impact, improves your muscle tone, doesn’t put undue stress on your ankles or knees, and is exceptional for your cardiovascular health as well. However, every time you put your leg over a bike, you are at…
If you have suffered from a personal injury which makes travel challenging, you may feel like you’ve lost all control. You may not be able to go too far from home, take part in fun activities, or even enjoy trips away with family and friends. Back pain can control your life in more ways than…
Every year, there are around 10 million car accidents in the United States – many of which result in both minor and severe injuries. Unfortunately, the type of injuries sustained in car accidents, such as whiplash, can take a long time to heal, and may not heal on their own, either. Your chiropractor can help…
After being in a car accident, it’s often not immediately apparentthat anything hurts. Adrenaline kicks in and your body goes into overdrive. However, in the hours, days, and even weeks after your auto accident, you may find that your body is stiff, sore, or uncomfortable. Rather than put yourself through that pain unnecessarily, why not…
Chiropractic care gives a holistic way to treat and prevent and treat common aches and pains. Those who see a chiropractor routinely may notice improvement in muscular performance, range of motion, endurance, flexibility, increased blood flow, and may prevent further injuries. Spinal adjustments will reduce the irritation of the nerve roots between the vertebrae, which…
The lower back reinforces the weight of the upper body and maintains flexibility and mobility for movements such as bending forward or backward and twisting side to side. Muscles in the lumbar spine are subject for contracting, stretching and rotating the hips while moving the legs, as well as supporting the spine. Nerves in the…
WHAT ARE MUSCLE KNOTS AND HOW ARE THEY CAUSED? Muscle knots, otherwise known as myofascial trigger points, are a painful condition in the musculoskeletal system. These knots or trigger points are comprised of contracted muscle fibers that can be located anywhere in the body. These trigger points can be described as painful, sensitive areas found…
Neck pain can be the cause of an array of disabilities and is a universal condition by affected musculoskeletal disorders. Neck pain can also attribute to pain spreading down through the spine, arms, or cause headaches. Manipulation is a form of treatment adjusting the spine while mobilization is the forced movement of joints and muscles.…
Post traumatic stress can be vastly common with injuries related to pain or whiplash from automobile accidents. While bilateral, consistent care is suggested between the whiplash pain and the post traumatic stress many patients may not exactly see the relation or differences of symptoms they experience based on one ailment versus the other. Whiplash is…
THE FLU VACCINE AND FROZEN SHOULDER Vaccines have been noted to be of importance for most prevention of serious, life threatening illnesses. However, after a series of case studies were completed and published in 2015 by the JCM it is now recommended to know the proper depth and location each vaccine needs to be administered.…