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12/28/2021

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...

12/18/2021

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.

12/16/2021

Although pulled back muscles usually heal well, they can be very painful. Your chiropractor can help you recover safely and with less pain, and help you to determine whether something that feels like a pulled muscle is really the problem.

Pulling a muscle in the lower back can be very painful. Learn about the causes of a lumbar strain and how to treat and prevent this injury.

12/14/2021

Although rest is often necessary after an injury, staying still for too long will allow muscles to further atrophy. Your chiropractor can help you determine when and how it's safe to get moving again.

Walking may or may not be good for sciatica, depending on the severity of your pain.

12/11/2021

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.

12/09/2021

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.

12/07/2021

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.

12/04/2021

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.

12/01/2021

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.

11/30/2021

Be careful to avoid over-extending your neck. Keep your head up while looking at your screen, and be sure you're following your coach's instructions about head position when you're stretching.

To prevent neck pain during workouts, allow your eyes to lead your neck movements and focus on keeping the back of your neck "wrinkle-free."