When you’re in chronic pain, it can be hard to perform any task. For some, it may even be hard to get out of bed. There are many common chronic conditions and health problems that can be helped with chiropractic care. Those include chronic pain, arthritis, migraine headaches, sports injuries, sciatica, neck pain, neuropathy and […]
Regaining Muscle After Muscle Atrophy
Some injuries can affect more than just the one place you were injured, such as a bone or muscle. Often with major injuries, a person must allow their body time to heal by restricting movement of the injured area. However, this can lead to muscle atrophy, which causes weakness, and loss of muscle mass and […]
Building a Stronger Back
Many people would love to have a stronger back and core. Not only does it look good, but it’s very good for your health. Your back is the center of your body and the core strength for the body. It upholds all the limbs and ensures that your central nervous system stays intact. However, many […]
Are Trigger Points Bothering You?
Trigger points are becoming more common as people become more active. These are tight bands of muscles that you can feel as a knot in your back, neck and elsewhere in the body. Instead of simply being a knot, however, trigger points can cause muscle weakness, decreased blood flow and other negative health effects. Find […]
How Important Is Posture?
If you’ve ever been told to “sit up straight”, it’s for a reason. A healthy back and spine should follow a straight alignment, allowing evenly-distributed pressure to go throughout the body with movement. Having improper posture can cause negative health effects over time, as your body moves out of that straight alignment. Find out why […]
Why Do You Have Back Pain?
Did you know that more people suffer from some form of back pain compared to other types of pain? Over 31 million Americans have chronic back pain that interferes with daily life. This can happen due to exercise, injuries, posture, pregnancy, and even from your back slowly getting out of line over time. The reasons […]
Problems Caused by Nutrient Deficiencies
Do you have daily health symptoms that aren’t exactly chronic, but are bothersome? Too many people eat diets that are poor in nutrition. Nutrient deficiencies—or not getting enough of key nutrients you need—lead to problems such as ongoing fatigue, constipation, irritability, depression, a poor immune system and more. Find out why nutrients are so important […]
Improve Your Heartburn
The American College of Gastroenterology reports that over 15 million Americans have daily heartburn. However, having it more than twice a week is a sign of a reflux disease instead of just eating bad food. What you eat plays a big role in how often you will have heartburn, but your body’s makeup also has […]
How Your Body Reacts to Weight Changes
If you have ever tried to lose weight, then you know it can be quite the battle to reach your weight goals. That battle isn’t all just mental either. Did you know that your body actually pushes back against weight changes? The body wants to hold onto weight and may go into starvation mode, holding […]
Chronic Conditions that Are Genetic
If you have a chronic condition, you may be wondering if it’s because of genetics or your lifestyle. There are many genetic conditions out there that can be debilitating and chronic to patients. Some can run in families, but this can also happen because eating and exercise habits also run in families. Find out what […]