How Do You Release a Pinched Nerve in the Hip Naturally?
Is your hip numb, tingly, or maybe prone to weakness because of a pinched nerve? Don’t fret. There are several simple ways of releasing it. There are multiple types of treatments for a pinched nerve in the hip. These include simple measures like rest, gentle exercise, alternately applying cold and heat, chiropractic care, and simple […]
How Do You Know Sciatica Is Getting Better?
For many people, sciatica pain is the worst pain they’ve ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief seems unlikely, and nothing seems to help. But relief is closer than you may think. Determining if sciatica is getting better is pretty straightforward. Unlike other issues, the severity of pain isn’t a good indication of […]
Causes and Treatment for Thoracic Spondylosis
There are three different portions of the spine: lumbar (lower back), thoracic (middle back), and cervical (neck). Each of these areas is susceptible to degradation and damage, but some more than others. Spondylosis can affect all three spinal sections, but we’ll discuss thoracic spondylosis in this article. Thoracic spondylosis is a term for arthritis of […]
6 Signs You’re Seeing a Good Chiropractor
Finding good health care seems to be a losing battle for some. Whether it’s a physician, dentist, or chiropractor, there will always be those who are better at their jobs than others. Health care is such an important part of our lives that you shouldn’t have to settle for subpar care. So, here are some […]
Hip Misalignment Symptoms? Take This Hip Alignment Test
Many people think that one of their legs is shorter than the other or that they have scoliosis when what they really have is misaligned hips. It can be difficult to tell the difference between these things unless you know what to look for. Hip misalignment symptoms include hip pain on one or both sides, […]
How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?
Sleeping with a bulging disc can be tricky, especially since we’re creatures of habit. Unfortunately, sleeping in the wrong position (even if it’s your favorite position) can add stress to your spine, making the bulging disc worse, which can cause strange symptoms like digestive problems, numbness, and tingling. Not only does this keep you from […]
Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth
It’s common knowledge that we tend to shrink as we get older. The cause of that minor shrinkage is similar to what happens when we suffer from a herniated disc. And while getting older or having a herniated disc won’t drastically change your height, it can cause you to shrink. A herniated disc can make […]
Alaska Fishermen Sleep Apnea & Fatigue – Chiropractic Care Benefits
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]We used to think that sleep wasn’t such a big deal. It was (and still is) “cool” to operate on only 5 or 6 hours of sleep per night. You hear entrepreneurs and successful executives talking about how they don’t sleep much because they have too much to do. […]
Alaska Fishermen Upper Extremity Disorders – How Chiropractic Can Help
Fishing is big business here in Alaska. Stories make it down to the lower 48 about how getting a job in the Alaskan fishing industry could net you a lot of money in a short period. But what these stories don’t tell you is how physically demanding these jobs are. And the injuries they can […]
Are Alaskans Drinking Problems Causing Back Pain?
Drinking alcohol has always been a popular activity for Americans. A look at what happened during Prohibition is evidence enough of this. And while most people are familiar with the potential hazards of drinking alcohol, such as car accidents, depression, and problems with the kidneys and liver, there is another health issue that is often […]