The Wellness Blog
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Ease Back Pain
Most people have felt the agony and discomfort of back pain. And while chiropractors treat more than just back pain, most people seek out chiropractors in search of relief from their agonizing back pain. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) reports over 50 percent of all Americans experience back pain symptoms each year. In fact, it’s one of the number one reasons for missed work. Most instances of back pain are caused by injury or muscle strain and can be alleviated with chiropractic care. How Chiropractors Treat Back Pain We will provide you with an adjustment: this is a gentle, non-invasive,
Continue ReadingFinding Relief from Headaches through Chiropractic Care
Maintaining clarity of thought and calmness is essential for making sound decisions, managing emotions, and navigating our daily routines. Unfortunately, the disruptive force of intense headaches can hinder this clarity. If you’re someone who frequently deals with headaches, know that you’re far from alone. In fact, an astounding 9 out of 10 Americans endure headaches. These range from occasional annoyances to severe debilitations, with symptoms varying from dull throbs to incapacitating pain. While conventional remedies like medication or retreating to a dim, quiet room can help, it’s important to realize that chiropractic care offers a compelling alternative for headache relief.
Continue ReadingChiropractors: The Backbone of the Medical Field
In the US, when something is fundamentally important, we call it “the backbone.” Teachers are “the backbone” of our society! Small business is “the backbone” of America! Eggs are “the backbone” of a delicious breakfast! So, why is it that we, through this figure of speech, compare anything that’s truly essential to a “backbone”? Simple––it’s because the spine is one of the most important parts of human anatomy. The backbone is, quite literally, “the backbone” of our body! The spine fulfills numerous roles in the body. It is so important that scientists even divide all of the Earth’s species into
Continue Reading4 Tips for Naturally Relieving Sciatica Pain
You wake up in the middle of the night with pain radiating from your hip. You are sitting at work all day and your legs start tingling, going numb. Or, maybe everyone is standing and cheering for your kids at a soccer game and your lower back starts to kill while your legs go weak, so you have to sit down. Sciatica is a drag. You don’t want to keep taking painkillers to dull the pain but, sometimes, it feels like there’s no choice. Luckily, there are some options for naturally relieving sciatica pain without resorting to over-the-counter medication. Yoga
Continue ReadingBeat Common Winter Ailments With Chiropractic Care
With cold temperatures and inclement weather, winter can be a real pain! If you are like many people, you feel more aches and pains in the winter than in the summer. Cold weather can make your joints feel stiff and sore; slipping on the ice can wrench your muscles and falls can cause painful musculoskeletal injuries. Even colds and flu can make you feel miserable. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help you beat common winter ailments in your body to help prevent illness and injury, or to help you overcome the aches and pains that often come with the season. Chiropractic
Continue ReadingChiropractic Treatment for Whiplash Injuries
One of the most common injuries resulting from trauma, such as a car crash, is whiplash. Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when a person’s head is violently snapped forward then backward, putting their spine and the muscles in their neck through extreme stress. After suffering whiplash, a patient may experience acute neck pain, prolonged difficulty moving their neck, shoulder/back pain, numbness, and/or headaches. Diagnosing Whiplash Though common, whiplash is sometimes difficult to diagnose given that there are a number of other causes for a whiplash-like symptom, including stingers and pinched nerves. Oftentimes, a person who has been in
Continue ReadingRestoring Balance to the Body
The human body functions most efficiently when it is in balance. A balanced state occurs when the body is free of any illness or injury that causes one or more of its parts to function abnormally. This results in pain, inflammation, and general discomfort. Musculoskeletal imbalances can occur within the muscles or within the skeleton. These imbalances are often the result of an injury or a chronic condition like arthritis or fibromyalgia. Chiropractic adjustments from Tuck Chiropractic Clinic are just one way the delicate balance within the body can be restored, eliminating pain and inflammation. The Balance Between Bone and
Continue ReadingMaximizing Exercise Results With Chiropractic Care
With the arrival of fall, many of us will find time to explore the great outdoors or indoor exercise activities. For those who have experienced swelling or pain in their joints, muscles, or back, an appointment with us is highly recommended before making any substantial changes in your exercise program. Exercise Fundamentals Develop an exercise regimen that suits your interests and abilities. Start slowly and move forward gradually. If a person has limited mobility and areas of pain, trying to walk 5 miles or do 50 sit-ups on the first day will be ineffective. Remember the 4 parts of a
Continue ReadingAre All Patients Adjusted The Same Way
No. Each patient’s care is unique and customized to meet their specific conditions and needs. Treatment plans are also based on your pain. Numerous spinal adjustment types and techniques depend on the patient’s medical history, age, size, and weight. Spinal adjustments done by chiropractic restore the normal healthy motion and position required by each spinal segment and do not injure or weaken the muscular and ligaments structures of the spine. Getting adjusted by your local chiropractor is one way to help you heal your body when suffering from lower back, shoulder, or neck pain without drugs or surgery. The primary
Continue ReadingWhat Is Sciatic Pain & What Causes It?
Up to 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their life. The condition can affect anyone at any age except young ones. The pain caused by the sciatic nerve can be debilitating, affecting your quality of life. You may be unable to sleep or do the activities you love. You can regain control of your life within 6 to 12 weeks with proper treatment. If you have been experiencing this pain, read on to understand what causes it and how you can get pain relief. What Is Sciatic Pain? Sciatica is pain, numbness, irritation, and tingling sensation caused
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