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Interesting Chiropractic Facts and Stats
Chiropractors are committed to helping their patients live happy, healthy, pain-free lives. The use of chiropractic and physical therapy combined with conventional medicine is becoming a more popular option for avoiding unnecessary surgery and eliminating pain in a more responsible way.
Top Tips To Prevent Knee Pain
Not surprisingly, knee pain is a common complaint among people of all ages, with the CDC estimating that by age 85, 1 in 2 people will experience osteoarthritis of the knee. It may have been preventing knee pain that Benjamin Franklin spoke of when he famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound […]
Anti-Inflammatory Tips to Relieve Joint Pain
Acute inflammation is a natural response to physical damage; it allows your body to heal. However, chronic inflammation is problematic. Here are a few anti-inflammatory tips to relieve joint pain. Inflammation’s connection with arthritis Inflammation is how the body reacts to damaging elements, including unhealthy cells, pathogens, or irritants. An example of acute inflammation is the […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Sit for Too Long?
Low back pain relief is a common need of office workers and others, as indicated by the $100 billion spent on LBP each year. Let’s look at some statistics on back pain and then explore how prolonged sitting, both at work and at home, could be making your back hurt and be otherwise harmful to […]
4 Easy Lifestyle Changes for Easing Chronic Back Pain
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), eight in 10 Americans will experience back pain in their lives. For an unfortunate percentage, that pain can turn into a chronic condition. These 4 simple changes can assist in finding some back pain relief. Sit Less, Move More With desk jobs, commutes […]
Not Particularly Parched? 5 Signs You’re Still Dehydrated
As summer days get longer and temperatures increase, people tend to be more active and often forget to make sure they’re properly hydrated. Drinking enough water is necessary for many processes in the body, from sufficiently regulating body temperature and flushing waste, to protecting the brain and spinal cord and lubricating joints. Even being mildly […]
Meditation and its Pain-Relieving Benefits
A recent study found that 80% of people had reduced their pain after three months practicing meditation. A previous study had similarly impressive results, suggesting that natural remedies such as mindfulness should not be overlooked. Four in five see pain alleviation through mindfulness Using the simple practice of meditation to calm the mind and center […]
Managing Bursitis with Non-Surgical Treatments
Are you experiencing bursitis in your hips or elsewhere? Here are common symptoms and simple natural treatments. Bursitis: a related condition to tendinitis Two common causes of hip pain or achiness in other joints are tendinitis and bursitis. These conditions involve inflammation and deterioration of the soft tissue surrounding the muscles and bones. Probably the […]
These Common Car Accident Injuries Might Still Be Hurting You
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 6 million motor vehicle accidents are reported on American roads annually, and if you’re in one of the unlucky 2 million that will result in injuries, you may still be dealing with the pain and anguish of the physical strain from the impact. Even a minor […]
Radiofrequency Ablation: Relief from Arthritis Pain
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one popular way to treat arthritis pain, in part because relief is often long-term. Let’s look at effectiveness, safety, and the step-by-step procedure. Using radio waves, an electrical current is directed into a section of nerve tissue to reduce the number of pain signals the area is generating. The RFA treatment […]