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- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
5 TIPS TO AVOID SNOW SHOVELING INJURY
It’s that time of the year again! Our neighborhoods are lit with elaborate light strands, large holiday yard fixtures, and the fireplace seems to be on more than it’s off.…
- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
Spinal Manipulation Clinically Reduces Pain Sensitivity
Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been proven to provide clinically significant outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal pain and more recently, has been shown to be the most cost-effective way to…
- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Wrist, Hand and Chiropractic
When most people think of chiropractic care, they immediately picture the spine. Chiropractors are “back doctors” is a common misconception. The truth is that doctors of chiropractic are trained to…
- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
Scoliosis and Chiropractic Care
The average reduction of thoraco-lumbar scoliosis was 17.2 and was maintained for 24 months. Function improved 70% and pain was reduced by 60%. According to the Mayo Clinic (2009), “Scoliosis…
- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
Sciatica, Low Back Pain & Chiropractic
Many people have heard the term, Sciatica. Sciatica literally means inflammation of the Sciatic nerve. The Sciatic nerve is a large nerve that runs from the lower back, through the…
- June 21, 2023
- Spine & Wellness Staff
Pregnancy, Back Pain & Chiropractic
“Back pain during pregnancy can be significant in terms of intensity and resulting disability” (Stuber & Smith, 2008, p. 447). It often exacerbates (magnifies) an underlying problem with the change…