by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management, Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that radiates down the buttocks and through the back of the legs, arising from nerve compression in the lower back. The physical sensations follow the route of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lumbar spine to the feet. Officially called...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, Chiropractic Treatment
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...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
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...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
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...
by HealthStar Clinic | May 18, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
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...
