“Lift with your knees” is a common saying when it comes to picking up heavy items, but with how commonplace the saying is, too many people don’t follow the advice. When it comes to lifting weights, picking up furniture, or anything that needs to get lifted from the floor, there is always a possibility of...
If you’ve ever spent time at loud events like concerts or sporting events, you can be subject to tinnitus. You’ll know if you have it by the telltale ringing and buzzing in your ears when you’re in a quiet room. It can feel like there’s nothing you can do when you have it, but that...
The spinal cord is a sensitive piece of human anatomy. It’s essentially the nervous system’s “highway” to transfer information to the brain. Physical inputs can affect the spinal cord, sending false or incorrect signals to the brain. To combat this, the spinal cord is covered with the spinal column. Occasionally, the defensive spinal column can...
Lumbar strain, also known as “weightlifter back,” is a condition resulting from an injury or overexertion of the lower back. Specifically, the lumbar section of the spine, your tendons, and muscles may have some damage that can lead to spasms and soreness. Strains can come from multiple different places, actions, and sports. Read here to...
When you feel the signs of a migraine coming on, it can feel like a ticking time bomb. Chronic migraines can come like clockwork and make you feel powerless, but chiropractic care may be able to provide some relief and prevention from migraine attacks. From manual adjustments to tool-assisted techniques, chiropractic has methods to help...
Injuries can occur at any time and to anyone. Still, one demographic has a higher chance of injury than others: athletes. Athletes consistently push their bodies to the limit, choosing a more strenuous training regiment or participating in more events. No matter the precautions they take, athletes will experience musculoskeletal injuries. While they may be...
You aren’t alone if you’re experiencing lower back pain (LBP). LBP is the single leading cause of disability across the world and affected 619 million people in 2020. That number is expected to increase to 843 million cases by 2050. While there are treatments and procedures to prevent lower back pain, one of the most...
The jaw is a powerful and essential part of the human body. From eating and drinking to speaking and breathing, the jaw and mouth can play a crucial role. However, these actions can prove uncomfortable or painful if your jaw isn’t aligned. Read here to learn what a misaligned jaw is, how to tell if...
Pain and tingling radiating down your arm shouldn’t be something you need to live with. It may be a result of a pinched nerve in the shoulder. These can occur when surrounding tissues, like bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons, create excessive pressure on a nerve. Chiropractic care is known for relieving pain and a slew...
It’s happened to all of us: you wake up one morning, go to get out of bed, and shooting pain runs up your back. It doesn’t make sense, you’ve been asleep, so how can your back hurt? There are more reasons you wake up with back pain than you might think. Read here to find...
