Chiropractic in Athletic Performance Last month you probably watched the most finely tuned athletes in the world zip down snowy slopes at breakneck speed, race around icy tracks setting world records, and saw figure skaters move with incredible grace, power and agility. Years of conditioning, psychological training, preparation, and practice [...]
Why is my low back hurting? Chances are that you’ve experienced low back pain some time in your life. At any given time there are an estimated 31 million Americans experiencing back pain, and 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. While some [...]
Pain in my back… or is that my hip? Have you wondered about that pain you get between your low back and your gluteal muscles? It’s that pain that makes it difficult to get comfortable at work, watching a movie, riding in a car, and even when you’re walking around, [...]
Can my knee predict the weather? Kinda! You’ve surely heard someone say, “My arthritis is acting up. It’s going to rain (or snow).” They were probably right, because we’ve got barometers in our bodies. Within your joints are fluid filled sacks called ‘bursae’ which help with lubrication of your joints. [...]
Why does stress give me headaches? We’ve all had a headache or two (or many) in our lives. We deal with these in our own way whether it’s by taking ibuprofen, relaxing, getting a massage or working out. So what about that headache you get at the base of the [...]
What’s causing that achy pain down my leg? Sciatic pain is the pain that travels through your backside and down your leg. In order for the pain to be diagnosed as sciatica the pain has to cross the knee. Regardless of how far down the leg the pain goes the [...]
