When you think about going home for the holidays, you probably envision a warm crackling fire, long mornings in your pajamas, and big helpings of mashed potatoes. Before you can enjoy these creature comforts, you must make it to your family’s house safely. If you start to experience stiffness in your neck, shoulders, back, or […]

A substantial portion of your storage room might be devoted to boxes of holiday decorations. Are you excited to set up the tree, lights, stockings, and other décor items? Before you get started, take any chronic back pain you have into account. The last thing you want is to throw out your back because you attempted […]

Your feet bear the weight of your entire body. Do your favorite shoes provide the support you need to walk comfortably throughout the day? If not, custom orthotics might help. These shoe inserts are made just for you to target whatever ailment causes you pain and discomfort. Here are eight conditions orthotics can treat. Plantar […]

If you were recently in a car accident, you might have symptoms of whiplash, including stiff neck and shoulders, dizzy spells, and a ringing in your ears. It’s no surprise that the jarring motion of your head being whipped back and forth has damaged your neck muscles, ligaments, and tendons. However, to ensure no permanent […]

If you have chronic back pain, you have more to worry about this Thanksgiving than undercooked turkey or soggy stuffing. You must also focus on taking good care of yourself so your pain doesn’t flare up and ruin your holiday. To help you make the most of your time with friends and family, follow these […]

Your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms likely come and go from day to day. If you’re still working on perfecting a management plan, it’s essential to determine what your RA triggers are so you can avoid them. Here are six of the most common causes of rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups to be aware of. Living a Sedentary […]

When you walk or run, a thick band of tissue called the plantar fascia stabilizes your foot with each push off the ground. If you have excess tension and inflammation in this part of your foot, you may experience heel pain with every stride. This condition, known as plantar fasciitis, is a common complaint among […]

Are your knees tender and stiff after walking all day? Mild knee pain could indicate you are already in Stage 2 of osteoarthritis. The faster you receive treatment for your condition at Spine Correction Center in Fort Collins, the better chance you have of slowing its progression. Here’s a look at the five stages of […]

Halloween is a time for family fun and lighthearted scares. Between carving pumpkins, dressing up, and trick-or-treating with the kids, your chronic back pain might start acting up. Make sure you don’t have to cut the fun short with these tips to scare away back pain this Halloween. Trick or Treat with Minor Modifications Chronic […]

If you have tight areas of knotted muscle in your neck and back, these “trigger points” can affect other areas of your body when manipulated. Trigger points can form as a result of stress, muscle overload, traumatic injury, or poor posture. They are called trigger points because, the same way pulling the trigger of a […]