Changes in Weather and Joint Pain   Have you ever heard of the notion that your joints can predict the weather? An old adage that might outdate most of you reading this, however, is potentially valid to a degree…  While it might sound outlandish, many who experience arthritic pain or general physiological discomfort attribute it to the change in weather patterns. In other words, on days when it’s cold, rainy, or humid, for example, reports of pain increase dramatically.  The…

Back Pain: Prevention and Conservative Treatment Back pain is a fact of life for many people. Research shows that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point during their lives. It is also one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor’s office.1 Sometimes back pain is sharp and intense, caused by a wrong movement or an injury, and heals in a few days or weeks. Others experience back pain as a chronic…

The Best Sleeping Position for Back Pain Sleep is one of the most important factors contributing to good health. While many overlook its importance, sleep, or lack thereof, can have a huge impact on your mood, performance, energy levels, mental cognition, and even risk of disease, among other things. For those that do understand the value of a good night’s rest, kudos!! You may not know it, but you’re improving your health without even being awake for it! The result…

Chiropractic Care and Migraine Relief Migraines happen to be the third most common illness globally, with nearly 1 in 8 individuals suffering from it at any given time. Because of this high prevalence, it’s important to identify solutions to the problem. One such solution? Chiropractic care… Contrary to popular belief, chiropractors are educated on and lawfully trusted to treat ailments other than those that relate to the back and spine. Of course, spinal adjustments are a large portion of chiropractic…

Chiropractic Care and Digestive Relief In the United States alone, it’s suggested that over 10% of the population suffers from chronic digestive disease. This statistic, however, doesn’t take into account the millions that struggle with undiagnosed digestive issues, whether temporary or acute. Because of its commonality, it’s imperative to identify solutions to the problem while also prioritizing health promotion and prevention. One potential solution happens to be chiropractic care! Contrary to popular belief, chiropractors boast the knowledge and ability to…

The human spine depends upon hydration for its proper function and health. There are discs present within your spine and water is a major part of their composition. The spinal disc can't absorb water from the body, thus follow the imbibition phenomenon, to absorb the water and other essential nutrients for their proper functions. The proper movement of joints causes the nutrients to flow in and out of the disc. Thus, the proper availability of water is necessary for these…

Chiropractic Advice for Pregnancy As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop low back pain at some point during their pregnancies. This is especially true during late pregnancy,…