At home or a gym, working out with cardio exercise equipment can be a highly beneficial treatment for back discomfort, soreness, and pain. However, when checking out all the cardio machines it is recommended to use those that will help with back pain and not worsen or cause further injury. The same goes for purchasing cardio equipment to use at… Read More
Individuals experiencing radiculopathy in and around the neck notice it immediately often driving them to the medicine cabinet. This condition presents with: Acute pain Numbness Muscle spasms However, medication will only help relieve the pain temporarily but it won't alleviate what is causing the radiculopathy. This is because pain medication/s can exacerbate the condition by blocking the pain signals with… Read More
The feet are the foundation of the body. The feet carry the body's entire weight allowing for movement with ease. The feet are a complex structure that consists of: Bones Joints Muscles Ligaments Tendons Nerve endings Because of this, the feet are a high-impact area taking the everyday forces that come from: Balancing Walking Running Stopping Twisting Shifting positions… Read More
Eating healthy and spinal health are interconnected. Eating healthier will help to lose weight, and provide a healthier body mass index. This means more muscle mass, especially when integrated with more protein. The spine sustains and supports the whole torso and upper body. When weight increases in these areas it can cause an array of issues like subluxations, curvature problems,… Read More
Jaw pain can make chewing, yawning, and talking a painful experience. This is a syndrome known as Temporomandibular Joint syndrome or disorder or TMJ and TMD. What happens is the temporomandibular joint that connects the jaw to the skull becomes inflamed. It is part of the musculoskeletal system, which means that chiropractors can treat the syndrome with various chiropractic techniques… Read More
Chiropractic Care Boosts Workplace Productivity Introduction Chronic pain, poor posture, and stiffness undermine focus, energy, and efficiency at work. Chiropractic care offers a science‑based, drug‑free solution with measurable benefits for both employees and employers. Tracing the Sources of Fatigue There is a difference between being tired periodically from a long day and being tired daily. Being tired daily is also… Read More
When a machine isn't working correctly because the mechanism's parts have slipped, shifted, become loose, and are on the verge of breaking down, an expert/professional is called in to repair the damaged parts. The same can be said of the spine. From all the movement at home, work, shopping, activities the spine also compresses and falls out of place becoming… Read More
The spine interconnects the entire body transmitting and receiving messages from the brain allowing for coordinated movement. Maintaining optimal spinal health requires some form of regular physical activity that counts as exercise. There are diverse ways to keep the spine at its healthiest. This includes: Stress management Healthy weight Proper posture Regular exercise Adequate hydration Healthy diet Exercising and the… Read More
Cervicogenic headaches can be easily confused with migraine headaches. They can have various underlying triggers/causes that require different treatment approaches for pain management and recovery. These types of headaches are related to excessive neck stress It could be the result of cervical osteoarthritis (spondylosis) Damaged disc/s Injury Whiplash Type of movement that irritates or compresses a cervical nerve Headaches A… Read More
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a degenerative condition linked to multiple co-morbidities and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, the CKD etiology is linked to conditions like Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension. However, the deterioration of kidney function is not only associated with metabolic disorders, as it can also be affected by autoimmune disease. In addition, genetic conditions such… Read More