How a Chiropractor Can Help You Return to Wellness When you are suffering any type of pain or discomfort, you have a number of options for restoring your health and wellness. You don’t want treatment that temporarily masks the pain or addresses only the symptoms. You want care that gets to the root causes of…
Wear Pink in October to Help Foster Awareness of Breast Cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when nations around the globe focus on increasing public knowledge and awareness of methods for, and benefits of, early detection, as well as treatment and palliative care options. A wide array of events are held…
Many Socially-Distant Activities Still Held in DFW Area Not surprisingly, this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich has been canceled, as organizers have struggled with a way to hold the event without placing thousands at risk of contracting COVID-19. The official Oktoberfest is one of the world’s largest tourist and spectator events, with an estimated six million…
Keeping a Positive Focus During the COVID-19 Crisis We’re six months into the most monumental event of our lives—the COVID-19 pandemic and response—and you might be finding it difficult to remain positive with everything in a state of flux. We understand. We want to offer some thoughts and suggestions to help you stay positive over…
Some Common Health Concerns to Consider Summer’s over, the time when K-12 and college students typically head back to class. This year’s different, though, with some students attending classes online, some going into the classroom with strict social distancing measures in force, and some experiencing a hybrid of the two. Here are the most frequent…
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…
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…
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…