Could traction be the answer to your low back pain or sciatica?
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:25:40+00:00Could traction be the answer to your low back pain or sciatica? Today I want to talk to you about a low back treatment that should be at the top of your list of interventions if you suffer from low back pain. It’s called lumbar flexion distraction. Flexion distraction technique [...]
It’s C…C…COLD! Minimizing joint pain and stiffness in frigid temperatures
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:25:57+00:00It's C...C...COLD! Minimizing joint pain and stiffness in frigid temperatures It’s Iowa, and it’s cold! Frigid temperatures and increased aches/ pains seems to go hand in hand for many. This time of year our office fills up with sore joints, and tight muscles. The question, which no one has been [...]
When a bump on the head is more than a bump on the head
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:25:48+00:00When a bump on the head is more than a bump on the head Knowing the symptoms of concussion are very important, and not just for your football player. Concussion is the result of a blow to the head that causes swelling within the skull. The direct blow is usually [...]
Burning between the ‘blades
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:26:42+00:00Burning between the ‘blades Pain between the shoulder blades is a common, and annoying occurrence for many who work at a desk or with their hands above their shoulders. Relief can be found with chiropractic care, and a little rest and relaxation. Since rest isn’t an easy thing to come [...]
Living With Diffuse Pain
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:26:53+00:00Living With Diffuse Pain You’ve been living with it for longer than you can remember. There’s not a specific date or incident you can point to as to when, or how, your discomfort started. It doesn’t keep you from getting to work or doing what you need to do on [...]
Pain in my back… or is that my hip?
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:27:19+00:00Pain 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!
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:27:50+00:00Can 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?
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:27:59+00:00Why 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?
Greg Pray2018-10-02T19:28:07+00:00What’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 [...]