Have you been experiencing deep pain in your muscles that you can’t identify? If so, you may be suffering from myofascial pain. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition that can lead to a lifetime of issues for patients. If you or someone you know suffers from myofascial pain syndrome, read on to find [...]
Between each of our spinal segments lie small pads known as discs. When these discs slip out of place, they can place pressure on nearby nerves. This pressure, in turn, often leads to extreme pain and severe nerve symptoms in various areas of the body. Specifically, if a person herniates a lumbar disc, she [...]
Over the past few years, standing desks have become extremely popular amongst office workers. This is especially true for those who work from home and can modify their office setup however they like. However, many trends that we see in the world are “just for show”. Health and wellness products are particularly tricky to navigate [...]
In a normal situation, the pain slowly resolves as the injury that caused it begins to heal. For example, if you cut your finger while cooking, your finger will probably hurt for a few days, or maybe a week. But once your cut has healed and only a small scar remains, you won’t feel much, [...]
Diseases and conditions such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many others are heart-breaking. These devastating conditions cause lifelong problems for both patients and their families. Luckily, there are many therapeutics, treatments, and strategies that have been developed in the last few decades to assist with these disorders. One such treatment strategy lies in chiropractic [...]
After undergoing surgery, patients often experience weakness, pain, and mobility issues. In most cases, these symptoms clear up within a few weeks without intervention. However, some people experience serious post-surgical issues that need to be addressed by a professional. Whether you’ve experienced mild complications or serious issues after surgery, chiropractic care can be a huge [...]
Fibromyalgia is a life-altering condition. The diagnosis is often made when patients experience chronic, vague pain that can’t be attributed to another disease. Worse yet, there is no official, agreed-upon test for Fibromyalgia. Rather, the diagnosis is made when all other likely conditions are ruled out. Because fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion, some doctors [...]
When it comes to pain, there are tons of different diagnoses that can affect a patient. There are chronic pain conditions, acutely painful conditions, and many other categories of painful issues. Myofascial pain syndrome is an interesting diagnosis that has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years. It is difficult to diagnose, [...]
Have you ever experienced deep, stabbing pain in your low back? If so, you may have experienced SI joint dysfunction. In fact, this condition is very common in athletes, especially long-distance runners. It can lead to debilitating pain, decreased performance, and some very unhappy athletes. In this article, we will review 3 of the most [...]
The entire period of pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a newborn can be extremely stressful. After all, new mothers have a lot of things that can make them worry. With childhood diseases, miscarriages, and many other issues at the forefront of mothers’ minds, it can be very hard to focus on the positives during this [...]
