With the rise of the cell phone has also come the rise of new symptoms and syndromes, like “Text Neck” or “Tech Neck”. Chiropractors are also finding that because people are spending more and more time sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, they are having more low back problems. As a society […]
Dr. Derek M. Kasten, a certified pediatric chiropractor, has written this brilliant and very interesting book called “Indifference; Why Our Kids Are so Sick”. It was a relatively easy read, with great explanations of the technical terms and a bit of humor thrown in for some chuckles. In his book, Dr. Kasten points out some […]
What are the benefits of chiropractic care for seniors? There are many benefits of receiving chiropractic care at all stages of life, but there are certain benefits for seniors that are very important to mention. Benefits such as decreased degeneration of the spine, pain relief, and improved range of motion are just a few. Below […]
What does Cold Therapy (Ice) do? Cold therapy, or ice, can significantly help with the healing process of an acute injury or it can be an important part in the prolonged treatment or management of a chronic condition. There are many uses for ice and many reasons to use it. Ice helps reduce bleeding into […]
What Causes Sciatica? Sciatica is a condition that affects a lot of people in many different ways. Some people will experience mild, irritating forms of sciatica pain while others will experience a nearly debilitating form of pain. Symptoms of sciatica may include low back pain radiating down the buttocks and thigh, hip pain, burning or […]
What Causes Scoliosis? Scoliosis could be a very serious condition. It effects millions of people in America alone. While it may cause chronic pain throughout the back it can also cause more serious and life-threatening symptoms such as difficulty breathing, digestive issues, and even complications during pregnancy. The most common type of scoliosis is Idiopathic […]
Why is Massage Therapy Beneficial? Massage therapy has an incredibly long list of benefits for your health both physically and mentally. Of course most people would know that therapeutic massage can be relaxing, which is very important for your mental health, but it is also key to your physical health. Massage therapy relieves stress by […]
Why Should Children Receive Chiropractic Care? Some parents might be wondering why it would be necessary for their infant or young child needs to see a chiropractor, what could really be wrong with their back this early in their life? Well, the truth is that even a newborn can have subluxations in their spine and […]
What Causes Seizures? If you have ever had a seizure or been diagnosed with Epilepsy you may know that there are truly countless causes of seizures and sometimes there can be no exact cause found. There are two broad categories of seizures, partial and generalized. Seizures are separated into these categories based on where the […]