When dealing with a sports injury or similar type of injury, many people are familiar with the R.I.C.E. protocol for injury care. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. RICE has long been used when treating everything from sprained ankles to banged up knees. With acute injury patients, experts recommend adding “P” for protection. […]
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A Tension Headache or A Migraine? How to Tell the Difference
Headaches are a real pain (insert eye-roll here). Many individuals suffer from them, and there are a variety of causes, symptoms, and treatment options. For some, they are a rare occurrence, while others deal with them on a weekly, or even daily, basis. They can range from minor inconveniences to full-fledged life changing afflictions. The first […]
What Chiropractic Patients Want to Know About Hypermobility Syndrome
Hypermobility Syndrome is a condition of the joints. It is characterized by the ability of the joint to move beyond its normal range of motion and is sometimes called “loose joints” or “double jointed.” It is typically a genetic disorder and often identified in children. The gene is passed from parent to child so the […]
4 Key Ways Chiropractic Care Benefits the Whole Family
When we think of chiropractic care, our minds automatically jump to treatment for work injuries, or issues stemming from aging. While adjustments are highly valuable in those situations, they are not the beginning and ending of what chiropractic care can accomplish. Adults who embrace the benefits of a chiropractor should consider care for their entire […]
How Chiropractic Can Help Put A Rib Back Into Place
If you’ve ever had a rib slip out of place, you know well the extreme pain it can cause. Every breath can be excruciating. Movement and laughing can also be very painful. It can be located in the back, side, or front on of the ribcage. It is often confused with other conditions such as […]
How Building Core Strength Can Reduce Back Pain
Back pain can be debilitating, causing immobility, and inflexibility. It causes significant impact on a person’s quality of life. It can make even the most mundane daily activities extremely difficult – and excruciating. Building the muscles that make up your core (abdominals and back) can help support your spine and reduce back pain. In many […]
