When you think of tone, you probably think of the bass and treble controls on your stereo. These tonal controls affect which sound frequencies you hear. Boost the treble and the sound is thin, with little detail. Boost the bass and the sound becomes muffled, losing its sparkle and focus. Too much or too little […]
Dry Needling or Acupuncture is done by the insertion of acupuncture needles in what are known as ashi points. Ashi (pronounced Ah-Shee) points are an integral part of the complete system of acupuncture known to well trained qualified Acupuncturists. Click Here For A Dry Needling Video Demonstration Needling the ashi points (aka trigger points) is […]
When it comes to pain, often the intensity or severity of the pain is not a good indicator of how bad the problem actually is. Think about it, papercuts can hurt pretty bad, but in the grand scheme of things, those cuts are insignificant. When people hurt they are looking desperately for the cause and […]
What is the SI Joint? The SI joint is formed by the sacrum and the ilium where they meet on either side of the lower back, with the purpose of connecting the spine to the pelvis. This small joint is one of the most durable parts of the human body, and it is responsible for […]
Whether you’re suffering from fibromyalgia pain, pain due to knee osteoarthritis, or any other chronic pain for that matter, one excellent drug-free method of relief that I recommend is acupuncture. No matter the source of the pain, and to what degree, Acupuncture may the answer you’ve been looking for. The success of this alternative to […]
Iliotibial band syndrome is a very common injury among runners. If it is diagnosed early and treatment commences immediately the chances of it becoming a chronic condition are reduced. It responds very well to chiropractic since it involves the pelvis and related muscles. When pelvic mechanics are not functioning properly, the muscle doesn’twork efficiently which […]
Triggered by painful joints, swelling and inflammation, arthritis is a joint disorder that lowers the functionality of your joints limiting movement and hampering your daily life routine. Arthritis may be triggered due to several reasons like metabolic abnormalities, autoimmune disorder, bacterial infections and hereditary factors. No matter what the reason may be it’s important to […]
Have you heard the news? Researchers have found the main source of pain in Fibromyalgia patients. The tv commercial for the drug Lyrica would have you believe that the pain of fibromyalgia is caused by overactive nerves, but it’s not. The mystery of Fibromyalgia has left millions of sufferers searching for hope in pain medications […]
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: […]
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. […]