Chiropractic Adjustments Relax Tense Muscles Most of us know the discomfort of tense, “knotted” muscles. But you may not know that you don’t have to live with this pain. I want you to know chiropractic can help. What are muscular knots? Muscular tension, spasms or “knots” occur when muscles contract involuntary for a sustained period […]
Chances are you are going to experience a headache at some point in your lifetime. But not all headaches are equal. And for those who suffer headaches at regular intervals or have headaches that are very intense, headache relief and prevention is a big deal! I ran across this article on some natural remedy ideas: […]
Back pain is something many of us deal with on an all too frequent basis. I discuss back pain and belly fat in a recent blog post: https://fortmyerschirostudio.com/2016/01/07/back-pain-belly-fat-the-fix-to-both/ I also have discussed the purpose of pain in this blog post: https://fortmyerschirostudio.com/2014/12/19/the-purpose-of-pain/ I recently came across this article discussing some ways to “fix” back pain. […]
Flexion-Distraction, a Chiropractic Technique is Deemed Superior to Spinal Decompression to Reduce Pressure in Injured and Bulging Spinal Discs Traction, as a treatment, has been used for centuries in an attempt to relieve radiculopathy and pain. Seated, standing, supine, mechanical, manual; there are a vast variety of options when performing traction on a vertebral region. […]
I have had many mentors throughout my life and career, but I think there are three who influenced me the most as a medical professional.
If your belly enters a room seconds before you do, chances are you’re on a first-name basis with Chief Aching Back. In the past 20 years, the incidence of obesity has tripled and complaints about back pain have doubled. I’m often asked, Could trimming your bulging middle (or backside) prevent those “gotta lie down” back-pain […]
Chiropractic isn’t merely a drug free alternative to easing pain. Rather, chiropractic offers patients a collection of potentially life-changing advantages. I have outlined the top 10 exciting ways regular chiropractic wellness care may improve your life. #10 Chiropractic Alleviates Pain Instead of covering up pain with potentially harmful medication, chiropractic addresses the underlying cause of […]
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the pelvis through the hip area and buttocks and then courses down the back of each leg. The term “sciatica” refers to the inflammation of this nerve and the pain that radiated along its course. Sciatica may feel like a leg cramp […]
Did your mom ever poke you while standing in church to stand or sit up straight? Did your teachers ever hound you about the weight of your backpack and what it could be doing to your back? Did you ever think you would be seeing a Chiropractor for the aches and pains related to your […]
Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine and Eastern Medicine that originated in China over 5,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that living beings have a vital energy, called “qi” (pronounced chee) that circulates through twelve invisible energy lines known as meridians on the body. Each meridian is associated with a […]