There once was a time where the doctor would “prescribe” bed rest for low back pain. The school of thought was if you allowed your back to rest, it would heal. There is truth to “resting” your back, aka not stressing it by sitting too […]
It seems people are starting to switch to more natural healthcare. Which makes me so excited! Natural is the way to go. It beats a chemical laden pill that can cause other side effects in the body. It may take years to develop, but eventually […]
Aspirins are fine for the occasional headache, stomach cramps, or tooth pain, though popping them like candy is a terrible idea. Aspirin is a salicylate (chemical derived from salicylic acid), having anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. It is often used to treat acute and chronic pains […]
Around the joints of your body are small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae. These sacs surround the tissue where the skin, muscles, or tendons meet the bones. Bursae provide lubrication and prevent friction and wear and tear when the joint is being used. When these sacs […]
Ever have a pain and think, “It will go away.”? How long does that usually take? What do you do for it? Do you baby the area of pain, take more pain pills, use ice or heat? What if I told you if the pain […]
If you have ever heard of facet syndrome, you have probably had it. Other than having it, you have probably never even heard of a facet. Facets are where two joints of the vertebra join together and become the facet joint. They touch each other […]
Many people don’t realize there are more benefits to receiving chiropractic care than just pain relief. Pain relief is the number one reason we see people in my office. Most people have tried almost everything before they end up in my office. So Number 1 […]
There are more than 1,000 medications have been identified as being potentially toxic to the liver. But did you know acetaminophen is the #1 cause of liver failure? Taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the US. […]
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a drug class that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots and, in higher doses, decrease inflammation. The most prominent NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, all of which are available over the counter. NSAIDs can be found over the counter and by prescription. Prescription includes: Celebrex, Mobic, and Feldene, and with over-the-counter […]
Myth! Chiropractic can help with a whole list of problems. Once you have been to the chiropractor to get a problem fixed, you don’t HAVE to go back. Now let me say that again. Once you have the issue you came in for completely fixed, completely […]
