Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Consultants

08/02/2022

A problem in your back could be felt in your legs. Chiropractors are experts in the interplay between the spine and peripheral nerves and can provide non-invasive treatments for sciatica.

Sciatica is pain that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body. The primary symptom is a sharp pain that occurs in the lower back, the buttock, and down the back of the legs. Treatment depends on the type of sciatica but includes pain relief medication, ex...

07/29/2022

Chiropractors regularly provide safe, fast relief for pain from disc injuries. Preventing the injuries from recurring may require a change in lifestyle.

A bulging disk occurs when the soft cushioning between the bones in the spine bulges out. Learn more about the causes of and treatment for bulging disk.

07/26/2022

The vast majority of back pain is musculoskeletal in nature and can be treated non-invasively. That doesn't mean you should ignore it; you're always entitled to live without pain.

Non-specific low back pain, also called mechanical back pain, can be alarming. But does it present a serious spine condition? Learn more.

07/22/2022

Back pain treatments include lifestyle adjustments as well as clinical therapies. Your chiropractor can advise you on healthy posture and exercises.

When you wake up in the morning, it’s common to experience lower back pain. Learn more about the possible causes and treatment.

07/19/2022

Poor posture puts increased stress on your entire musculoskeletal system. This makes you more vulnerable to developing chronic pain and can interfere with blood flow.

Your mom was right about poor posture. Remember how your mom admonished you to sit or stand up straight? How she told you that poor posture isn't good for your health? She was right.

07/15/2022

A Schmorl's node is a lesion that can develop in a herniated disc. It isn't cancerous and if it causes problems, it can usually be treated without major intervention.

Schmorl's nodes are abnormalities in the bones of the spine that occur due to a herniated disc bulging upward or downward. Learn more here.

07/12/2022

Osteoarthritis is degeneration of the cartilage. Although the cartilage itself does not hurt, it may cause joints to move with more friction.

Joint pain and stiffness are classic symptoms of osteoarthritis, but also appear in other diseases. Know how to recognize osteoarthritis symptoms.

07/08/2022

Trigger points are called that because they are nodules of muscle from which pain spreads when they are touched. As specialists in musculoskeletal care, chiropractors often provide treatments for them.

Muscle knots are small, bump-like areas of muscle that can be painful to the touch. The medical term for muscle knots is myofascial trigger points.

07/05/2022

We naturally shift position while we sleep. But lying flat on our backs makes it easier for the spinal column to stay aligned properly.

Adopting a supine position in yoga and Pilates can promote relaxation and help ease pressure on the muscles. Learn about the benefits and risks of the supine position.

07/04/2022

We wish you a happy Independence Day, from Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Consultants!

06/28/2022

Tingling, pain, and numbness can occur along the length of a compressed nerve. Often, an obstruction in the nerve's root where it emerges from the spinal cord will be felt elsewhere in the body.

Nerve compression syndrome occurs when there is excess pressure on a nerve. Learn more about nerve compression syndrome and its causes, symptoms, and treatments here.

06/24/2022

An injury to the trapezius muscle can cause pain the neck, shoulder, and upper back. Keeping it strong and flexible is essential for proper back function.

The trapezius is a muscle in the upper back that helps the neck, shoulders, and arms move. Learn more about the causes and treatment of trapezius pain.