Car accidents are scary and are often considered traumatic because of the residual effects that ensue after an accident. Even the most minor car accidents can be followed by physical and mental symptoms weeks after the initial impact. When it comes to the human body...
A herniated or ruptured disc is the term used when some of the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a fissure in the exterior of the disc. Disc herniation doesn’t always cause a problem, but for some, it results in intense pain, numbness or...
About 10-40% of the U.S. population experience sciatic leg pain. The technical term for sciatica is lumbar radiculopathy but it is most often referred to as a pinched nerve. The underlying causes of this nerve pain will vary from one individual to the next but no...
Fibromyalgia affects about 2% of the adult population equating to about 4 million men and women in the U.S. with 90% of those being females. It is one of the most common chronic pain conditions for those dealing with widespread pain. Understanding Fibromyalgia...
The lower back is a structural part of the body that interconnects bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles that all work together to provide support, strength, and flexibility. With all of this in mind, the lower back can be vulnerable to developing pain due to...
Nonsurgical spinal decompression is one of our most popular treatment modalities. If you have never experienced decompression before, it can make for an unusual and unique experience. Don’t fear, you are in good hands! We are here to help take away any uncertainty you...
No matter what we do during the day, all of use our back muscles when we’re sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, carrying, or lying down. A back injury can result in pain, disability, and even loss of income if it prevents us from doing our jobs. Together with proper...
Sciatica refers to the pain caused by the compression or irritation in the nerves in the lower part of the spine. Sciatica is also known as radiculopathy, which refers to the extension of the spinal disc beyond the normal position, resulting in the pressure on the...
The National Institute of Health has estimated that 4 out of 5 Americans suffer from back pain at some point or another in their lives. Back pain can afflict a person suddenly and without giving any prior symptoms. When affected, one can use their body’s own healing...