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Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates5 Best Foods for Joint Pain
The joints are designed to be able to handle huge amounts of pressure. Inside every joint is synovial fluid (containing hyaluronic acid), which protects the cartilage. The cartilage itself makes it possible for bones to move adjacently. Lack of nutrition, getting older, and hereditary factors can result in the breakdown of cartilage, which in turn […]
Chiropractic Treatment Effective for Osteoarthritic Knee Pain
Wearing down of the joints Chiropractic care is often used to treat the chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs in the joints of the body (hips, knees, fingers, etc.); it is also referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis and degenerative joint disease. If you suffer from this health condition, cartilage begins to deteriorate, and bones […]
5 Truths of Living with Chronic Pain Syndrome
When looking at options for chiropractic care, Montgomery & Prattville residents often have questions about the nature of chronic pain. If you want to understand the experience of extended pain, the first step is to realize that it’s not just about aching and discomfort. Here are five other ways that people’s lives are impacted by […]
What a Pain in My Neck … and Shoulders
Many have a pain in the neck Since about 1900, it has been common to refer to a particularly vexing situation as a “pain in the neck.” The phrase makes even more sense today: chronic pain is itself irritating, with neck and shoulder pain becoming particularly prevalent due to the use of mobile devices. In […]
Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Knees and Toes
How chiropractic integrates a children’s song To quickly identify each of the parts of our body, we have names for them. The importance of being able to designate a specific region of our anatomy is evident in the children’s song, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” – a song that gets its catchy tune from an […]
Get Rid of Your Sugar Addiction
It’s not easy to pass when you’re asked if you want cake at a party or pie at a restaurant. However, part of the reason we want dessert so much is sugar addiction. Medical research suggests that our desire for sugar is a bottomless pit: the more we eat, the more we want. Should we […]
Damaging Effects of Forward Head Posture
Natural neck alignment is simple: when you are facing straightforward, your ear should be directly above your shoulder. However, many people don’t maintain that strong, healthy stance. If your ear is positioned in front of your shoulders, that’s called forward head posture, and it puts your health at risk. Mobile injuries: text neck In recent […]
How to Fix Knee Pain While Running
Many book lovers are familiar with the bestseller co-authored by Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. The basic premise of the book is simple: in order to succeed in the work world and strike a balance between career and family, says Sandberg , women need to fully engage […]
3 Easy Stretches to Relieve Your Neck or Back Pain
You may know that massage can help to alleviate neck and back pain. However, it isn’t always easy to budget for appointments with a licensed massage therapist. California physiotherapist Nadia Perez recently suggested a quick and simple trio of tactics that offer a structured DIY approach to self-massage and stretching. These tricks can loosen your […]
Treating Lower Back Pain With Chiropractic Wellness
One of the most prevalent health maladies is low back pain (LBP). The widespread nature of the condition is verified by global evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO). Although LBP is pervasive, chiropractic care can stop it in its tracks. #1 in years lived with disability (YLD) In order to better understand the true […]