Many people think of joints, bones, and the skeletal system when they think of chiropractic, but in fact, the muscles also play an integral part in supporting the body. The muscles are layers and interwoven work to move and stabilize the spine, facilitate the movement of the bodyโs joints, and aid in respiration. When there […]
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Acute Injury Management: What Does the Acronym PRICE Stand For?
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.ย RICE has long been used when treating everything from sprained ankles to banged up knees. With acute injury patients, experts recommend adding โPโ for protection. […]
A Tension Headache or A Migraine? How to Tell the Difference
Headaches are a real pain (insert eye-roll here).ย 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 โloose jointsโ or โdouble jointed.โ 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 youโve 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 […]