21 May 2015
Sciatic nerve pain is difficult to treat. Due to an inflammation of your sciatic nerve, the pain can be intense. Your sciatic nerves run from the base of your spine, and down the backs of your legs to your knees. At the knee, your sciatic nerve continues the journey down the outer side of your calf and then crosses over the top of your foot. When this nerve is pinched or irritated, you can experience pain, numbness or tingling anywhere along the sciatic nerve.
21 April 2015
When you suffer from back pain, the main thing you will probably think is "I just want it to stop!" There is no doubt that back pain can be nearly crippling, but, fortunately, there is hope. Chiropractors are back pain specialists who help patients with both short-term pain and long-term pain. Back pain is often quite misunderstood, so it can be helpful if you read over the following "FAQ of Back Pain"
17 April 2015
If you are having back problems, you may be trying to decide between a chiropractor and a doctor. Below are the kind of treatment you will likely receive from each, so you can make the decision on what is right for you. Doctor and Herniated Disc Your back pain could be due to a herniated disc, which is when your lumber spine puts pressure on the sciatica nerve, which is a large tendon that runs across your lower back.
16 April 2015
If you have kyphosis, you may be struggling to deal with the chronic pain and discomfort that comes along with it. Along with some physical therapy techniques and pain management options, you may be able to get some relief from routine visits to a chiropractor. In fact, if you're seeing a chiropractor regularly before the diagnosis, he or she may even be the one to diagnose the condition. If you're not familiar with kyphosis, this overview will help you understand the condition and its chiropractic treatment options.
15 April 2015
Most people might think that a car that rear-ends you has to be going fast to cause injuries, but a car that slowly rams into your car can also cause you to suffer a whiplash injury like a herniated disk. A chiropractor can create a treatment plan for your herniated disc that helps to minimize the impact the symptoms of the herniated disk are having on you. Here is how a chiropractor can treat a herniated disk in your cervical spine area.
14 April 2015
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among young athletes. Up to 15-percent of all young athletes experience back pain. However, children who participate in certain types of sports, such as gymnastics and football, often report more instances of back pain than those who play other sports. In fact, up to 86-percent of rhythmic gymnasts experience back pain, according to a report published in "Sports Health." If your child plays sports, there is a chance that they will injure their back while participating.
13 April 2015
In general, teenagers usually don't have issues with chronic pain and injuries. However, teenagers who engage in sports activities are at an increased risk for back pain and back injuries. If you have a child who plays sports, you have to pay attention to any pain that your child is experiencing. While sore muscles are common during training and conditioning, serious back injuries may display the same signs and symptoms as sore muscles.