According to Hayden et al. (2021), a comprehensive review of 249 international studies on chronic low back pain discovered that exercise and manual therapy are the two most effective treatments. What a coincidence - that is exactly what we offer in our office! But what exactly is manual therapy? Let us delve [...]
Can a Chiropractor Help With a Torn Rotator Cuff? Can a chiropractor help with a torn rotator cuff? The short answer is yes. For most rotator cuff injuries — including partial tears and many full-thickness tears — chiropractic care combined with physical therapy produces outcomes that match or exceed surgical intervention, without the recovery [...]
Why Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture and Massage Work Better Together Why These Four Treatments Work Better Together Most musculoskeletal conditions aren't one problem. They're three or four problems layered on top of each other — a joint that's restricted, a muscle that's compensating, a nervous system that's stuck in a stress response, and soft [...]
Back pain can range from inconvenient to incapacitating. If you're experiencing severe pain that doesn't go away, you should ask yourself "who do I see for back pain?" With so many different types of providers and techniques out there, it can be tough to find the right answer. To top it all off, you [...]
What Causes Dizziness? Understanding Vertigo (dizziness) and Treatment Options Vertigo or dizziness is often described as feeling off-balance or as if the room is spinning (when it’s not). Oftentimes, simple movements can feel very intense and impact your everyday life. Having your daily routine impacted or halted due to severe vertigo can be very [...]
Acupuncture: What Is It and How Does It Work? What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is the holistic practice of inserting very thin sterile needles through the skin at specific points on your body and is most often used to treat pain and discomfort due to a variety of conditions including: Anxiety and Depression [...]
Telemedicine and Chiropractic With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting CDC recommendations to stay home and practice social isolation, it leaves many moderate and high-risk patients with a dilemma. Do I venture out to the chiropractor’s office and potentially risk infection (for more information about the precautions at our office click here) or do [...]
6 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Sleep Are you consistently waking up each morning feeling unrefreshed? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from sleep deprivation. Poor sleep can contribute to numerous health problems, but the good news is that most issues can be solved by changing your habits. Here are 6 ways that you [...]
Back and Neck Pain Tips There are lots of things you can do to address your low back pain. Back and neck pain is some of the most common complaints we hear from people of all ages, and the discomfort can really interfere with your day-to-day activities. If you’ve ever suffered from acute or [...]
Manage Your Holiday Stress While it’s the most wonderful time of year, for many of us, it’s also the most stressful time of year. Parties, shopping, baking, and entertaining during the holiday season can cause stress to peak, and in some cases, can eventually lead to a serious health problem, so it’s important to [...]
