The pain of any kind is a signal that something’s amiss. Some people silence their symptoms with a pain reliever and ignore the message. But that would be like removing the battery to quiet a smoke detector! Two Common Causes The nerve-rich facet joints on the backside of each spinal bone are a common cause of back pain. The pain…

It started with a routine trip to the store. Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second, before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving from some unseen force! Hidden Damage It’s tempting to minimize your own injuries because your car has sustained little or no damage.…

You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly being pushed forward! You’re being rear-ended! In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction. Then, your body changes directions, moving forward to the limits…

Not all stress is bad. A 20-minute workout at the gym for a fit 25-year old is good stress. The same workout for your 75-year old grandmother would likely be bad stress! Instead of fainting or going unconscious, think of a subluxation as your body’s attempt at managing stress. Physical Stress Repetitive motions (painting the ceiling), postural distortions (falling asleep…

A disc can’t slip. But it can wedge, bulge, protrude, and herniate. Chiropractic care may help. Space for Nerves The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal column. It attaches to the vertebra above and below it. This creates the separation between spinal bones so pairs of nerves can exit the spine. Turning and Bending Each…

Sciatica is a distracting pain that begins in the lower back and extends down one or both legs. It typically worsens with periods of sitting or standing. The discs between the spinal bones of the lower back are often involved. Trauma can cause one or more discs to bulge. This crowds nearby nerves, causing irritation and inflammation. Coughing, sneezing, or…

At first glance, most people don’t see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child. Pregnancy and chiropractic care Many pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care. Pre-Conception Chiropractic care prepares the body to be as strong,…

It’s called a pinched nerve because that’s what it feels like. But there’s a lot more going on! Open window Like an open window, nerve openings along your spine must be clear and unobstructed. The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal cord while permitting normal turning and bending. Pairs of nerve roots, one on each side, branch…

Imagine balancing a 12 lb. (5.5 kg.) bowling ball on the tips of your fingers. All-day long. That’s just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the relationships of the seven bones of your cervical spine (neck) can cause pain and reduced head and neck mobility. Minor and…

Headaches are common, but they’re not normal. Drug Culture Pain relievers of various types are the most common approach to headaches. In our practice, we take a more natural approach. Our objective is to find and reduce the underlying cause of a headache. Hidden Cause A common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that isn’t supporting…