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...]
Many Causes of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain (lumbago) can be very debilitating on a daily basis. There are many causes of lower back pain and several non-medical solutions. Disorders Causing Lower Back Pain Arthritis and herniated discs can be common causes of low back pain. There are some people born with spinal abnormalities that can also contribute to this. Lower back pain can be a problem that comes with aging, … [Read more...]
What to Expect in Couples Massage
Couples massage does not necessarily only refer to erotic massage. There are many ways that two people can achieve relaxation through massage. What is Couples Massage? In couples massage, two people receive parallel massages in the same room. This can involve two friends, two relatives, or two partners. Spas have a “couples suite” devoted to this purpose, in that it contains two massage … [Read more...]