Many people with a bulging or herniated disc feel confused, frustrated and worried about their condition. In the general population, about 1

It’s that time of year again. Football season is among us. This brings a lot of excitement to people everywhere, but for some parents, it also brings a ton of worries. It’s not only time for big shot NFL games and rival colleges. It’s also the tiny athletes and bigger kids who are passing, running, and tackling every weekend. Many parents are sitting on the edge of their seats hoping that their child is safe. While there is little you can do while your kid is on the field, th

The piriformis muscle is located deep beneath the fat of the buttocks near the gluteus maximus region, and is responsible for making the leg rotate outward on command. Piriformis syndrome is the result of tightness in this muscle, which places force on the sciatic nerve causing pain, tenderness, and numbness in the buttocks that might also radiate down the leg all the way to the calf. What Causes the Tightness? Well it can actually be traced to three different sources. The m

Chiropractic care was offered as one of the core services for athletes for the first time ever at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. The service received very positive feedback from athletes and coaches, as well as others serving in the host services team, prompting Rio to follow a similar model. In 2012, a team of chiropractors were based at the Physical Therapies Department within the London Olympics Medical Centre as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Many co

Your wallet is one of your most taken-for-granted accessories. That’s because you’ve had one since you were in grade school, and it’s always lived in your back pocket. Whether you’re driving, sitting on the train, or sitting at your desk, it stays in the same spot. And since most guys treat a wallet like a filing cabinet for receipts and gift cards, it’s grown a lot since you were a kid. But here’s the trouble: This small oversight can lead to muscle imbalances and nerve irri

According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of working Americans admit to having back pain. What’s more, our nation as a whole is spending at least $50 billion each year to remedy that pain. One culprit? Our heavy purses. What Happens to Our Bodies When we Carry a Heavy Purse? Your natural gait is thrown off. One of the consequences of carrying a shoulder bag on one shoulder is that it significantly interferes with the normal gait. The gait is the way your arms a

Think of yoga and chiropractic care as the peanut butter and jelly of complementary care. Although they’re both very different methods of treatment, they combine to create a healthy treatment that almost everyone can enjoy. These two treatment methods work well together because chiropractic treatment is used to enhance the function of the neurological system by improving the relationship of the spine with the rest of the body. Once the spine is realigned, then yoga can suppor

For pain in the lower back try performing these stretches at home on a regular basis. The following stretches should be done in sets of 2-3 on each leg for a 15-30 second hold per stretch. Hamstring Stretch Lay comfortably on your back on a firm surface. Place the foot of the hamstring you’d like to stretch in the middle of a belt or rolled towel. Holding at the end of a belt or rolled towel on each hand, pull your leg up until you feel a stretch. Groin Stretch Lay comfortabl

If you’re an athlete or just a weekend enthusiast, you understand the numerous demands of participating in a sport such as running, jumping and tackling. Putting your body through these activities can result in painful tears, sprains, and strains. But seeing a chiropractor can help you when you’ve suffered sports injuries and also help to prevent them! Experts estimate that 90% of all world-class athletes use chiropractic care to prevent injuries and increase their performanc

Many people with a bulging or herniated disc feel confused, frustrated and worried about their condition. In the general population, about 1