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Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, or pinching of the nerves emanating from the cervical vertebrae. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.…

When a patient visits their chiropractor due to a work injury, the chiropractor routinely looks beyond the actual injury and addresses concerns towards their station setup, whether they use the ergonomically correct equipment, and whether they utilize proper work techniques. The goal is both to help relieve your pain and determine how to avoid what…

It is common for a doctor to take an X-ray of their patients so that they may get an inside look to see with is going on with their patient’s bone structure, including the spine and its surrounding skeletal structure. Using the information provided from an X-ray, the doctor can see any current irregularities with…

A subluxation occurs when a vertebra becomes misaligned and moves out of its normal position. When this occurs, the vertebrae can put unwanted pressure on the nerves, blood vessels, and all of its other surroundings. This pressure can cause pain and which will only get worse if left untreated. It also keeps the brain from…

Heel pain is commonly a result of plantar fasciitis. It occurs when the thick band that connects the toes to the heel bone, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed across the bottom of the foot. It is a common symptom in runners, overweight people, pregnant women, and people who wear shoes with inadequate support. It…

A woman’s center of gravity is shifted to the front of her pelvis during pregnancy. This causes stress on the pelvic joints and the lower back. As the baby grows inside, this added weight causes curvature to the lower back and places stress on fragile facet joints. This also brings out or worsens any pain…

Cold Laser Therapy is used to help accelerate the healing process in the body by the use of specific wavelengths of light that interact with body tissue. The laser is held over the injured area for anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes depending on the size of the area needing treatment. During the treatment,…

Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability, promote relaxation and well-being, and as a recreational activity. Evidence strongly suggests early mobilization and range of motion exercises greatly improve recovery from…

Nearly 15% of people who make chiropractic visits do so because they suffer from migraines and chronic headaches. During a given year, 90% of people suffer from headaches. Only 1% of headaches seen in the ER have any serious underlying problem. Most reported headaches are caused by tension. Pain can range from a mild throbbing…

Back injuries can develop due to a numerous amount of different factors and circumstances. Some people are more likely to develop back pain than others. Something as simple as twisting the wrong way in bed can cause misalignment of the vertebrae while others may sustain back injuries while working, at home, or from an automotive…

Spinal adjustment, according to authors Meeker and Halderman, is the one core clinical method that all chiropractors agree upon. Chiropractic adjustment can only be applied to joints in the spine and correction of misalignment or subluxation that may occur in that area. 95 percent of all spinal adjustments in the world are performed by chiropractors.…

Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. They can result from acute trauma, or from overuse of a particular body part. Classification Traumatic injuries account for most injuries in contact sports such as Ice Hockey, Association football, rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, and American football because of the dynamic…