Tag: back pain

Chiropractic Is Preferred For Spinal Disc Problems

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Chiropractic, Musculoskeletal

Chiropractic care for spinal disc problems is steadily increasing in popularity. As more and more research proves the effectiveness for chiropractic for these types of problems, doctors, and therapists are incorporating it into treatment plans for their patients. Spinal disc problems can be debilitating, causing significant pain and severely limiting mobility. Degenerative disc disease is […]

Short Leg Syndrome can be the Cause of Lower Back Pain. Chiropractic Care can Even You Out!

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Chiropractic, Musculoskeletal, Prevention, Relief

One side of the human body doesn’t necessarily match the other perfectly. In fact, there is almost always a tiny disparity of size and length in a person’s hands, feet, arms, and legs.  Think about it, a ring may fit on one hand but be tight on the other, a shoe may feel loose on one […]

10 Benefits of Wearing Custom Orthotics

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Chiropractic, Musculoskeletal, Prevention, Relief, Sports

Individuals who suffer from a recurring medical condition, as well as those who experience an injury of one form or another, maintain the same overall goals; manage the pain, find a successful treatment option, and heal as quickly as possible. Fortunately, chiropractic care helps promote healing and strengthen the body by working on it in […]

How Chiropractic Care Eases the Three Most Common Types of Back Pain

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Chiropractic, Musculoskeletal, Prevention, Relief, Sports, Stress

Do you suffer with back pain? Well, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work, and the second most common reason for visiting a doctor (only behind upper respiratory infections). Why is back pain so common? There is more than one answer […]

Neck Pain

7 “Fixes” for Neck and Back Pain

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Relief

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.  […]

Traction vs Flexion Distraction for the spine

When Your Doctor Recommends Traction Consider Flexion-Distraction

Posted Christine HochLeave a commentPosted in Relief

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. […]