Are you experiencing pain along one side of your body from your lower back down through your hip and the back of your leg? If so, you could be suffering from a condition called sciatica. According to the Mayo Clinic, sciatica can best be described as “most commonly occurring when a herniated disk or a […]
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Condition of the Month, May: Sports
Everyone plays sports and games. ย We begin in childhood and carry through adulthood and hopefully into our golden years. ย There are two reasons to consult a Chiropractor when playing sports, To enhance your performance and recover from injury. Spinal injuries restrict the range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes, shorten endurance and decrease performance. ย The […]
Condition of the Month, April: Allergies
Allergies are the most common immune system disorder. ย They occur when the immune system over-reacts to allergens such as dust, pollen, trees, grass, pet dander, milk, etc. ย Symptoms include watery eyes, itching, stuffy head and sinuses, sneezing, and coughing. ย Many of these symptoms are a reaction of your body to expel the allergen (coughing and […]
Condition of the Month, March: Asthma
Anyone with a chronic lung condition needs to ensure their lungs and bronchi are receiving uninterrupted nerve communication from their spines. ย When this connection has interference the lungs will not work up to their potential and one condition that can develop is called asthma. Asthma is a condition where the small sacs and airways of […]
Mailbag: A Pair of Questions about Maintenance Care and Insurance
Doc, Is Chiropractic Maintenance Care Covered Under My Insurance “Well-Care” Benefit? No.ย Well-visits are your annual physical where your MD will check your height, weight, blood pressure, breathing, eyes, ears, etc.ย They may do more depending on the office and requirements of different states, but those are the basics.ย Chiropractic maintenance (or wellness) care is […]
Condition of the Month, February: Colds, Flu, Immune Health
The common cold and flu are common at this time of the year. ย Chiropractic helps boost your immune system and fight off the common cold and flu better than without Chiropractic. The common cold and flue are characterized by the stuffy nose and head, scratchy throat, water eyes, stuffed sinuses and congestion and possibly fever […]