Blogs by Dr. Bill Davis
Hydrotherapy for Sciatica: Does it Work?
Sciatica can stem from various things, including nerve pinching because of spinal stenosis, slipped discs, and even neck bone misalignments. This neurological condition affects the sciatic nerve, a nerve tissue bundle that originates in your lumbar spine and extends to the tips of your toes. People who have this condition experience pain, discomfort, numbness, tingling sensation, or muscle weakness along the sciatic nerve's pathway. Most patients tap into remedies like pain relievers or sciatica pain relief exercises to cope with their symptoms. Others also explore new relief options such as hydrotherapy. Have you come across this sciatica remedy before? If [...]
Head Trauma and Other Leading Dizziness and Vertigo Triggers
Are you among the thousands of patients who experience vertigo attacks and dizzying spells in the country? Chances are, you don’t know why you experience such crippling symptoms. So let’s help you figure things out by discussing some of the commonly reported triggers of vertigo and dizzying spells. Additionally, let’s deep dive into some helpful remedies like getting an atlas bone adjustment and trying aromatherapy. Hopefully, you can better manage your spinning sensations and dizzying spells with the help of our comprehensive discussion and list of tips. #1. Head or Neck Trauma Head and neck trauma are common in the [...]
NUCCA and Neck Pain Relief: What’s the Connection?
Several case studies have associated NUCCA chiropractic adjustments with neck pain relief. That’s why many patients wonder how exactly they can benefit from NUCCA care and how long they need to wait to see results. Others also ask questions like “is it really an effective neck pain remedy?” and “how long can it provide relief?”. If you are among the thousands eagerly looking for a way to soothe their aching necks and find the root cause of the pain, we recommend learning more about NUCCA care and its connection to neck pain relief. The Science Behind NUCCA Care NUCCA [...]
How Fibromyalgia Chiropractic Can Help with Your Symptoms
Despite affecting millions of Americans, many are still oblivious to how fibromyalgia symptoms can affect daily lives. This might be because of the complexity of the condition and the distinct differences between each fibromyalgia case. So naturally, if you have this disorder, you might be wondering about its symptoms and how other patients cope with fibromyalgia chiropractic adjustments. We hope our blog post can provide you with insights to help you navigate your journey towards healing and recovering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia Pain Most patients who seek a fibromyalgia chiropractic physician for help talk about the extreme pain [...]
What Are Natural Vertigo Remedies?
Do your vertigo episodes always lurk in dark corners, waiting to pounce and wreak havoc in your life? Do you find it hard to concentrate on work tasks because of frequent spinning sensations and dizzying spells? Then, maybe, it’s time for you to start tapping into natural vertigo remedies. After all, many of these scientifically-proven relief options provide ample relief, regardless of the root cause of your vertigo attacks. Learn more about these amazing remedies and how you can steer clear of vertigo-causing conditions below. 1. Head and neck maneuvers Head and neck maneuver techniques such as the Epley, Semont, [...]
Vertigo Due to Whiplash and Its Natural Remedies
Did you know that many people who seek vertigo remedies first notice their symptoms after developing a whiplash injury? Studies explain that this happens because of cervical subluxation. When the upper neck bones fail to stay aligned with the body’s central axis, they compromise the spine’s curvature. Consequently, this leads to a series of problems for the nervous system, including signal interferences between the brain and vestibular system, poor fluid drainage, and increased pressure in the inner ears. If you recently suffered from a whiplash injury, it’s a good idea to look out for its symptoms like vertigo attacks. More [...]
Can Walking Ease Lower Back Pain and Knee Pain?
Are you bothered by your uncomfortable lower back pain and knee pain? Some seek upper cervical chiropractic care for relief on both. In 2010, the World Health Organization stated that 60-70% of the population in industrialized countries experiences common lower back pain and knee pain, as many as 45% of which are adults (although the condition is occurring at all ages and increasing in rate over the years). Triggers of Lower Back Pain and Knee Pain Pain in the lower back and knees can bring on stabbing, throbbing and shooting sensations. Knowledge and proper diagnosis by doctors are important [...]
Status Migrainosus: Migraine Headache That Lasts Over 72 Hours
More and more people who have been popping the pill for quite some time for their headaches are now looking for natural remedies like therapy from a chiropractor for migraines. This is not to discredit what migraine pain relievers can do, but more of providing alternative ways, especially for those people who have been under drug prescription and no longer want to ingest the synthetic or chemically prepared medication. If you’re one of them, then read on. What Causes Migraines? Migraines are caused by several factors, which is why it is also advisable to keep track of your activities, [...]
Tight Hamstrings Lead to Lower Back Pain
Low back pain remains a serious concern for many people because tracing its root cause is challenging. Some cases stem from a simple muscular issue, so the pain disappears after a few days. However, there are instances when lower back pain develops due to spinal misalignment and tight hamstrings. If you have a similar condition, you likely have sciatica. This means you might need to tap into remedies like upper cervical chiropractic and include exercise for lower back pain and sciatica into your daily routine. More importantly, you will need to learn as much as you can about tight hamstrings, [...]
Upper Cervical Care as Vertigo Remedy: Is it Worth It?
Vertigo episodes are among the most frustrating health problems. They can occur without warning, leave you at risk of slipping or tripping and affect essential activities like working on office tasks. Thankfully, patients like you nowadays have various options for vertigo relief. One example is going to a cervical chiropractor for chiropractic adjustments. Thousands have tried this remedy, and hundreds of case studies have documented its potential as a holistic approach to eliminating vertigo. However, many still have reservations about it, fearing that it won’t make any difference. So, is it an effective vertigo remedy? What makes it a good relief [...]