What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive and degenerative autoimmune disease. Chiropractic care may be a useful adjunct therapy for patients who suffer from the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, affects both the brain and the spinal cord. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body incorrectly attacks its own systems. It affects women … [Read more...]
Health Hacks: 5 Foot Pressure Points You Need To Be Aware Of
The human body is a fantastic machine. It is filled with thousands of nerves, coursing through the body and sending signals to the brain. The brain interprets the signals as pain or something else. Did you know there are certain spots on your body that are painful if pressed but can help relieve conditions and ailments throughout the body? These are called pressure points, and quite a few of them … [Read more...]
Causes and Treatments of Muscle Spasm
Causes of Muscle Spasm Muscle spasms can be extremely painful and might negatively affect a patient’s lifestyle. There are many causes of spasms, and traditional medical treatments include prescriptions, which might have side-effects and potential addiction issues. Chiropractic care can be a very beneficial alternative for those who wish to address the root cause of the spasms and help resolve … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Treatment for Broken Ribs
Traditional Medical Treatment for Broken Ribs Recovering from a rib injury, whether cracked, broken, or strained, can take many painful months. A patient also becomes misaligned due to overcompensating for the injured region. This can lead to other kinds of referred pain in the back, legs, arms, chest, neck, and other muscles. Chiropractic treatment could alleviate some of these difficulties. … [Read more...]
Using Chiropractic Care to Combat Your Commute
When Sitting Isn’t Resting Many people commute to go to work. Whether commuters are in a car, or using a bus, train, or other public transportation, the long-term sitting can lead to health problems. Some of these include back pain, stress, increases in blood pressure, and more ergonomic issues. How one sits really matters and chiropractic care can be an important part of maintaining health … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Massage, Spa Massage, and Massage for All Ages
About Therapeutic and Spa Massage There are many techniques in therapeutic massage, spa massage, and massage for all ages. Massage is the manipulation, pressing, and rubbing of muscles and soft tissues with fingers, hands, elbows, forearms and feet. There are many health benefits to massage and about 80 different styles of massage therapy. Some massage styles use “long, smooth strokes” while … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy for the Troops
Active military personnel and veterans can benefit from massage therapy. Sports Massage Benefits Massage is not just for regular relaxation and spa treatments. Athletes have been receiving benefits through sports massage. Military troops are often asked to perform athletic and physical tasks. Sports massage therapies can be helpful to them. With sports massage, the athlete can achieve peak … [Read more...]
Tingling in the Extremities
Tingling sensations in the hands and feet may have temporary or benign causes, but it can signal a more serious condition that requires treatment. Causes of Tingling Sensation Common causes of tingling feelings in the hands and feet are temporary, such as falling asleep on an arm, or crossing the legs for an extended period of time. That sensation is the one called “pins and needles”, and, … [Read more...]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome causes pain and numbness. Chiropractic and massage care can be helpful treatments for this condition. What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? While carpal tunnel syndrome is a more well-known condition, radial tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes share some similarities. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is pressure on the median nerve of the wrist, radial tunnel … [Read more...]
The Back Pain of Lumbago
Lumbago can be a very debilitating back pain disorder for many patients. Fortunately, there are chiropractic and massage alternatives to traditional medical treatments. What is Lumbago? Lumbago means the same thing as lower back pain. There are many causes and types of lumbago. Pain may come and go, it can worsen with certain activities, and it can be chronic. Lumbago may also be … [Read more...]