Top 10 Common Causes of Pain in Alaska the State Wants to Keep Secret
A recent report has listed Alaska as the most dangerous state in the US. While this report deals with crime, it cannot be denied that Alaska, even cities like Anchorage, have more than their share of accidents and mishaps, which can lead to widespread or chronic pain. To most Americans, Alaska is considered to be […]
5 Secrets About Vertigo After a Chiropractic Adjustment
Are you experiencing dizziness and nausea after a chiropractic adjustment? Or are you wondering if chiropractors can help ease vertigo you have now? We get asked questions like this often. Let’s look at the little-known facts behind vertigo and chiropractic care. This is actually a two-part article about what to do if you should experience […]
How the DRS System Treats Low Back Pain
We tend to take simple movements like walking, bending over, sitting down, or lifting objects for granted until lower back pain makes them nearly impossible to perform. Lower back pain affects millions of Americans every single day and can be very limiting to your lifestyle, career, and everyday life. Luckily, there are a variety of […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash
If you have whiplash, or you’ve ever had it before, you know how painful and limiting the condition can be. The sharp, acute pain coupled with an extremely limited range of motion in your neck hinders your daily activities and holds you back from enjoying life. The neck is a very sensitive area, and any […]
Back Pain Statistics and Interesting Facts
Unless you live somewhere like Southern California or Florida, where the only ice you ever see are the ones floating in your glass, then chances are you will have some very close encounters with icy pavements, driveways, walkways, and sidewalks. Learning to walk on these dangerous surfaces can be quite a trick, even for the […]
5 Stretches to Ease Your Neck Pain
Neck pain may be the result of an awkward sleeping position, habitual activity, injury, or health issue that needs attention. Working with the whole body to heal existing pain increases the effectiveness of each exercise task. Building strength and flexibility in the shoulders and upper back will help to support neck muscles, decreasing pain. Rather […]
What are the Different Types of Bursitis?
What is Bursitis? Bursitis is an agonizing condition that affects the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that cushions muscles, tendons, and bones near joints). Usually, when one or more of the bursa becomes inflamed, the outcome is bursitis. A bursa is a sac with a significant space that makes it easier for one tissue to slide over […]
Fibromyalgia: What Causes This Condition?
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that increases sensitivity to pain. It causes extensive body pain among other problems, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, numbness, poor sleep, bowel problems, and bladder issues. The presence of fibromyalgia includes the existence of multiple tender points at specific parts of the body. There is a widespread musculoskeletal […]
Common Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“Ouch! What happened? I only picked up that book?” Hand, wrist, and forearm pain can surprise sufferers with even the silliest of actions. If not experienced before, symptoms can leave you wondering when an ‘unknown’ injury occurred. In fact, the pain may be the result of something a bit more complicated. What Is the ‘Carpal […]
Aching Back? Get Moving With These 5 Exercises
Reaching for a drink, walking, and driving are all common activities that will often require the upper and lower back to respond to the call of duty. We often think of our brain as the central location from which our bodies operate. Yet, muscles in the back must move to complete instructions given by the […]