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Can A Chiropractor Help with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia effects 3-6% of the US population. It is usually diagnosed in your 30s, however symptoms usually start in your late 20s. It is more commonly diagnosed in women, then men (75-90% of people diagnosed are women). 64% of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia report childhood trauma. Although it’s most commonly reported in adults, it can be
How Can Office Workers Minimize Back Pain at Work?
Your body is not designed to sit all day. If you have a job that requires you to sit for the majority of the day, this can increase the likelihood of you experiencing lower back, mid back, upper back, and neck pain. By practicing some simple steps every day, you can minimize the likelihood of experiencing
Why Do My Joints Pop?
Have you ever wondered what is all that noise your joints sometimes make when you move? Ever wonder "why do my joints pop"? Is it good or bad when it happens? Well the answer is, it depends. That’s probably not the answer you wanted. But sometimes the noise could mean an underlying problem. Joint cavitation A
Sacro-iliac Joint Pain
Low back pain is the most common reason a person will see their healthcare provider. Studies show that 80% of the population suffers from low back pain. Your sacro-iliac joint, or SI joint, can often be a cause of what is perceived as low back pain. What is the Sacro-iliac Joint The Sacro-iliac (SI) joint is
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc (sometimes called a slipped disc or a ruptured disc) occurs when the soft and rubbery portion of the disc pushes through a crack in the outer shell of your disc. A herniated disc most often occurs in your lower back, although it can happen in your neck and upper back as well. Depending
Ice vs. Heat
Should I use ice or should I use heat? This is a common question that you may ask yourself after an injury or when you feel pain. Is one better than the other? Does it matter if you use ice or if you use heat? The answer is yes , it does matter. Ice, ice baby