What does being ‘double-jointed’ mean? When superstar Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went down with a patella (knee cap) dislocation following a QB sneak two weeks ago, it looked like a major setback to the dynamic playmaker’s repeat-MVP campaign. As you can imagine,...
It’s Not Just Low Back Pain Relief! Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, battling back from an injury, or just looking to live your best life – research has shown that chiropractic care provides a wealth of benefits that can improve your quality of life. 1. Pain Reduction...
Is it ok to crack your joints? Say you’ve been working at your computer for a while and you’re feeling a little stiff. So you roll your head around until you get a satisfying “pop!”, your neck feels a bit looser, and you get back to work. Only to realize that you need to do...
“My jaw has popped for the last 15 years and in one adjustment it’s totally gone?!” This was the reaction from a patient at Ascent Chiropractic last week who didn’t even realize we could help with TMJ problems. She had actually come in because of a stiff and painful neck...
See The Difference? Most of my patients know that in my practice I’m all about evidence-based medicine. Everything I do is backed up by stacks of studies supporting it’s effectiveness. That being said, while it’s nice to know the science is behind what we do at Ascent...
Should You Worry About ‘Popping’ Your Neck? Last week it seemed like every other patient at Ascent Chiropractic was asking if they should be worried about causing a stroke by cracking their neck. The reason? In case you missed it, just about every national news outlet was reporting...
Are You Missing Out? If you’ve never experienced chiropractic care, you’re probably not totally aware of the health benefits – in addition to getting out of pain – that come with regularly seeing a chiropractor. Whether you make an appointment for the first time because you’re...
Chiropractic Helping IBS? Everyone at one time or another has experienced the discomfort of bloating, gas, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive disorders, and over $80 billion is spent every year on controlling these symptoms. And because your bowels have such an...
Avoid Back and Shoulder Pain When Shoveling Snow! Every winter – including this past weekend – I see patients with the same shoveling-induced back injuries and pain at Ascent Chiropractic. It’s no secret that shoveling snow is exhausting. It can be tough on your body, especially when it’s...
Crack! What’s that sound? Going to a chiropractor for the first time is intimidating! It’s true – most people don’t know what to expect, and may even be a little scared of getting adjusted. Let’s face it. Almost everyone has turned their head and heard a loud...
The Case For Chiropractic As research supporting the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic continues to grow, the greater community of health care providers is increasingly seeing chiropractic care as a a cost-effective alternative to traditional medical care for back pain and neck pain. In...
Bad posture can be a real pain. Ergonomics is the study of your body’s posture and position. Sound boring? Sure, its not the most exciting topic ever, but consider that literally millions of Americans suffer every day from headaches that are directly related to their posture! Whether...
“My foot is killing me!” “Can you heal my aching heel?” It’s a question I hear at least weekly from new patients coming into my office looking for relief from the pain in their feet. Many of those dealing with plantar fasciitis begin every morning with wincing and...
Live Smarter – Get Adjusted! Every day over a million Americans get adjusted, and chiropractors consistently have the highest rated patient satisfaction out of all healthcare professionals, so it’s no surprise that the number of those benefitting from chiropractic care continues to rise...
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What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and hypersensitivity throughout the entire musculoskeletal system. The term comes from the greek words “fibro” (fibers), “myo” (muscle) and “algia” (pain); literally,...
Alignment & The Human Body As a chiropractor, I often talk about how important posture and alignment are in regard to your body’s state of overall health and wellbeing. But what does it mean to have “good alignment”, and why is poor posture so dangerous to our bodies? Let’s take a look....
Treating The Cause Instead Of The Effects Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker Chiropractic University, recently appeared on an episode of the popular daytime tv show The Doctors to discuss how “that pain might not be what you think,” emphasizing the chiropractic philosophy of...
What Is TMJ Dysfunction? Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), also known as TMJ syndrome, is a complex musculoskeletal condition involving the teeth and mandible in conjunction with the surrounding nerves, ligaments, connective tissue, and the 68 pairs of muscles that control the joint....
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Saves Healthcare Costs In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under fire. When the massive costs associated with the healthcare system are considered, it’s no surprise that many are looking for answers and ways...
What Should You Do Before & After Visiting Your Chiropractor? In doctor’s offices across the United States, back pain is the second-most common complaint brought in by patients. The causes of back pain are numerous and vary depending on age, lifestyle, and genetic makeup. Similarly, the...
Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better When we’re young, we tend to take our extensive range of motion and mobility for granted. But as we get older, the cumulative effect of wear and tear on our spines often causes altered biomechanics that affect our flexibility. Sometimes this loss of...
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What Is Myofascial Pain? Myofascial tissue is the layer of tissue that surrounds and separates the layers of muscle in your body. Pain in these layers of tissue is caused by concentrated areas of hypersensitivity (trigger points) that can develop as a result of trauma, poor posture, overuse,...
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Comparing The Effectiveness of Surgery & Chiropractic Care Sciatica is a catch-all term that generally refers to a sharp, burning pain radiating from the lower back down the leg resulting from irritation to the sciatic nerve. In many cases, the source of the irritation is a disc herniation...
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a neurovascular condition in which the thoracic outlet, the space between the collar bone and rib cage through which blood vessels and nerves pass through, becomes compressed. This often results in symptoms including pain in the neck...
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According to Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Nearly 50% of Americans are currently taking at least one prescription drug, up 5% from just 10 years ago. 1 out of every 5 Americans are on at least three prescription drugs simultaneously. There are about 700,000...
Is Your Spring Stuck? As leader of the Australian children’s music group The Wiggles, Anthony Field performs in concerts for over a million audience members each year. Since 1991, the group has earned 17 gold, 12 platinum, three double-platinum, and ten multi-platinum awards for sales of...
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“My Physician Diagnosed Me With A Disc Herniation. Can You Help?” I hear the same question from patients suffering from disc herniations every week. They’re dealing with sharp, debilitating back pain, perhaps even with sciatic pain down the leg, and their MRI came back with...
What Do We Mean By Dizziness? At Ascent Chiropractic, “dizziness” is a common complaint listed on new patients’ intake forms. It’s a catch-all term that can describe a number of symptoms which may be present in any combination in a patient complaining of dizziness. There...