Brown Chiropractic

06/17/2022

I wish to thank all the friends/patients for the opportunity to care for them. After 32 years, I have turned my practice over to Dr. Paul Friedman, a younger, better version of me. Special thanks to my office manager, Elaine, who has helped me in immeasurable ways and will guide Dr. Friedman as he starts his chiropractic care in NEPA.

02/08/2022

When a person maintains good posture, their head aligns vertically with the spine. Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward, out of neutral alignment with their spine.

Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward. Read on to learn more about how this can affect the body and how to treat it.

02/04/2022

Hip pain when walking is common. Causes include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip, and chronic conditions such as arthritis.

What are the possible causes of hip pain while walking? Read on to the learn more about the potential various causes and tips to try and reduce pain.

02/01/2022

Joints can make popping, cracking, creaking, grinding, and snapping sounds, especially the joints in the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. Cracking the knuckle joints is unlikely to be harmful, though it might annoy others.

There is currently no evidence that cracking the knuckles or other joints causes health problems. Here, learn why the sound happens and more.

01/28/2022

Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.

A bad back can happen to anyone at any time, and be from doing simple things, such as coughing or sneezing, or serious medical conditions, such as cancers. There are equally as many treatments for back pain, including surgeries, drugs, complementary therapies, and lifestyle improvements, all of whic...

01/25/2022

Spinal problems refer to diseases or injuries that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis. They cause symptoms that include lower back pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.

What are some common spinal problems? Read on to learn more about spinal conditions, including symptoms and treatment options.

01/14/2022

A bruised tailbone makes life a lot more difficult. But your chiropractor can assist you with finding more comfortable ways to rest and heal more effectively.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a tailbone (coccyx) injury.

01/11/2022

Chiropractic care emphasizes the spine as the place where nerves to the limbs originate. Keeping the spine properly aligned can prevent problems in the sciatic nerves.

Chiropractic care is a popular treatment for sciatica. While it's generally considered safe, is it effective? Learn what the science says and other tips to cope.

01/07/2022

If looking down at a screen is giving you a pain in the neck, your chiropractor can help correct it. But to prevent pain from starting, try changing how you interact with your phone and laptop.

‘Tech neck’ is the result of looking down at a phone or other screen for too long. It can cause back and shoulder pain, headaches, and other problems. Here are 10 tips for beating it.

01/04/2022

Most of the common causes of back pain are things chiropractors specialize in treating. But we also value prevention and will help patients avoid relapses.

Back pain can result from injury, disease, or simply aging. Learn more, including what treatments may help with your condition.

12/31/2021

Chiropractic clinics usually offer at least some of these therapies. All of them focus on relieving pain and helping patients recover more quickly without drugs or surgery.

Learn about physical therapy treatments and modalities to help decrease pain, increase strength and motion, and improve functional mobility.

12/28/2021

There is some overlap between what chiropractors and physical therapists do, but a chiropractor is more likely to be able to remove nerve impingements in the spinal column. Most offices also offer additional therapies.

Chiropractors and physical therapists both help their patients with physical pain with non-invasive methods, but their focus and techniques differ.