Trigger points are painful, sore knots in the thin, white covering of the skeletal muscles. If you have this discomfort and want relief, a physical medicine expert can help you determine how best to achieve that goal and improve your range of motion, mobility, and function. Let’s learn about trigger point injections, how they are…
Since chiropractors and physical therapists often treat similar conditions and body areas, many patients do not understand if there is a difference. This can lead them to make the wrong decision about who they should visit and when. While both chiropractors and physical therapists share strikingly overlapping characteristics, there are some key differences between the…
Did you know that more than 3 million people suffer from concussions every year in the United States? These are mainly due to recreation- or sports-related injuries. As common as they are – and even though they’re considered relatively mild – concussions should never be taken lightly. Left untreated, concussions can lead to long-term complications,…
Being in a car accident can cause intense physical and emotional trauma. Whether you come out of it with injuries or relatively unharmed, there’s bound to be some pain. At times, car accident injuries take time to show. Whether there are visible symptoms of injuries or not, it’s important to seek medical care as quickly…
Epidural treatments have gained a lot of traction over the years as a treatment for pain relief. They involve the direct injection of a potent, anti-inflammatory medicine into the epidural space of the spine. While these treatments cannot resolve all forms of bone and muscle pain, knowing how they work is relevant if you need…
If you often feel a headache, you are not alone, no matter what type it is. Headache is a common occurrence that takes a significant toll on its sufferers’ social and family life. One of the most common approaches almost every one of us brings to treat our headaches is consuming aspirin or acetaminophen right…
Back pain is an all-too-familiar foe of millions of Americans. It mostly goes away, so it receives little or no attention. However, severe lower back pain on the right side without any obvious trauma or injury can be problematic, mainlybecause this pain may refer to the damage or disease of your internal organs like kidneys…
Car accidents, no matter how big or small, can be traumatic to the body. Because virtually every car accident tends to cause a jolt to the body, the impact can throw the delicate spine out of alignment. Let’s talk about some key things your chiropractor may advise you to do and not do after you…
Back pain is debilitating, and it can disrupt your everyday living, such as going to work or even playing sports. Your back also bears a lot of pressure, especially if you regularly engage in high-intensity activities. One of the reasons for this pain may be bulging discs, which may worsen over time if left untreated….
Chiropractic adjustments have been used for many years as an innovative approach for relieving back and neck pain. However, sometimes people are afraid of hearing some popping sounds during the treatment, which is pretty normal! Let’s talk about what a chiropractic adjustment is, what causes the popping sounds you hear during an adjustment, and where…
