When a man or woman goes to school to be a Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she gets exposed to numerous specialties and subspecialties. While most go on to become practitioners of general chiropractic, others decide to specialize either in a particular part of the body or on caring for a particular group of people [...]
The atlas, or C1 vertebra, is the top bone in the spine. It plays a number of key roles in the body, meaning that even the trinities of misalignments can have negative effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and other vital body functions. We’re going to take a closer look at the role the [...]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that also features a host of other debilitating symptoms. Among these symptoms are diminished cognitive function, sensory sensitivity, headaches or migraines, and depression. Some of these symptoms can be attributed to central sensitization. What does this phrase mean? How may it lead you to a source of natural fibromyalgia [...]
Is this the first time that you are hearing about upper cervical chiropractic care? We want to help you understand more about this subspecialty of chiropractic so that you can make an informed decision about your healthcare. To start, you need the answer to the most basic question: What is upper cervical chiropractic care? In [...]
Did you know that there are subspecialties in the field of chiropractic care? As a person goes to school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she will run across numerous subspecialties. About 3,500 practitioners have decided to specialize in upper cervical care. What is upper cervical chiropractic treatment? What benefits can you receive [...]
Migraines are more than just a severe headache. They are a neurological condition that includes many painful and debilitating symptoms. However, you may not realize just how much of an impact migraines have on the ones who are afflicted, their families, and even the economy. Here are some shocking statistics that reveal how far-reaching they [...]
Sciatica describes a specific type of pain that happens when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or inflamed. The sciatic nerve is the single largest nerve in your body. It forms from nerve roots that branch off of the spinal cord in the lower back then travels through the buttock into the back of the thigh [...]
Sciatica is a problem in the lower back that can be what’s behind a variety of symptoms. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower spine and travels down both legs. This is why the pain, numbness, or burning sensation is usually in one hip as well as in the buttock and leg on the same [...]
Neck pain is one of those common conditions that seems to affect just about each and every one of us at some time. But when “some time” becomes “all the time” it is vital to find relief. The neck is made up of seven bones called vertebrae. The top two bones in the neck, the [...]
When you’re having back pain, the first thing you want to know is how you can get out of pain fast, which usually means you need to know what is causing the pain in the first place. Back pain can interrupt your ability to engage in everyday life activities like work, family and friend time, [...]
