No More Crunches! 5 Simple Ways to Tone Your Tummy Do you cringe when you think about doing another crunch? If so, you're not alone! If you've had back surgery, or you have a sensitive lower back, if you've just had a baby or if you just really hate doing...
Can Neck Pain Cause Headaches? Neck pain and headaches are two common health complaints. While they may be caused by different things, they can also occur together. In fact, some people find that their neck pain is the true cause of their headaches. If you’re dealing with both neck pain...
One of the most common causes of neck pain is from a bad sleeping position Sleeping position matters. An overwhelming percent of stomach sleepers suffer with neck pain. So first and foremost, get off your stomach. Whether you sleep on your side, or back, it's important to keep your spine...
If you're experiencing neck or back pain, you may be wondering if an x-ray is necessary. In most cases it is, but not always. X-rays allow your doctor to see the bones and tissues in your neck and back, which can help determine the cause of your pain. The information...
WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR A HERNIATED DISC? A herniated disc can be a very painful condition, but fortunately there are several treatment options available. There is no need to head right to the surgeon. One the best approaches is to see a chiropractor who specializes in disc injuries,...
5 Ways to Improve Sleep with a Bulging Disc For most of us, sleep is constantly on our minds. Too much or not enough, the quality of sleep is what matters. With a bulging disc, getting a good rest through the night can sometimes feel impossible. However, there are several ways to...
Acute Disc Herniation: What’s Next? One of the most common causes of low back pain is acute disc herniation in the lumbar spine. The condition has several emergent and non-emergent causes. Therefore, it’s important to understand the various origins and symptoms of acute disc protrusion, so you know what to...
Sciatic Nerve Compression: Why Surgery May Not Work Also called sciatica, sciatic nerve compression is when the longest nerve in your body (the sciatic nerve) is compressed or squeezed between two structures—usually a vertebral bone and the spongy disc that ruptures out of its space. Conventional treatments often revert to pain...
Can a Chiropractor Help with Pelvic Pain in Women? Sometimes, it feels like there’s a sharp boulder nudging up against the walls of your pelvis and uterine area. Other times, it’s more like a dull pressure that weighs you down. It’s hard to sit, impossible to poop, and there’s a constant disruption...
Pain from Cramped Spaces: Spinal Stenosis Explained The spinal canal is a freeway; it sends messages to and from the brain to communicate all the body's systems' function, performance, and behavior. The channel is an open space down the middle of the spine, protected by the vertebrae and their spongy...