If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from headaches — some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Take pain medication and hope it goes away? There is an alternative. Research shows that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) – a centerpiece of chiropractic care – may be…

If you’ve noticed aches and pain in your neck, shoulders, and upper back during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Some American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members report that their patients who wear protective masks for long hours are frequently experiencing these common musculoskeletal conditions. Some believe the reason behind the pain, in addition to increased stress, is that masks can limit the lower field of vison—particularly if they are not well fitted—causing people to tuck in their chins, shift…

Overview Many pregnant women experience pain and aches in the pelvic and lower back regions. According to one source, 50% of pregnant women go through back pain before delivering their babies. Unfortunately, the experience is not uniform among all women, as some may deal with severe pain that requires specialized care. However, pregnancy and pharmacological drugs don’t go hand in hand, which makes chiropractic an appealing choice to temper down these uncomfortable sensations and provide other health benefits. In this…

Overview Despite the advances made in the fields of biology and medicine, there is a myriad of health problems that are still incurable, which often present as chronic sequences of signs and symptoms that negatively impact the patient’s quality of life. Chronic pain, stiffness, and other musculoskeletal symptoms are classic examples of the limitations faced by conventional physicians. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for these conditions, and the only available therapeutic option is to take pharmacological drugs for a…

Some 83 percent of American adults own cell phones, and three-quarters of them send and receive text messages. Text messaging users send or receive an average of 41.5 messages per day, with the median user sending or receiving 10 texts daily. As technology advances, allowing us to do more tasks on smaller equipment, our bodies often pay the price. With a growing potential for injuries from tools we rely on, it’s a good time to learn how to minimize the…