Gamer’s Thumb. Mommy Thumb. Texting Thumb. They’re all different names for the same painful problem, in which the tendons that attach to the thumb rub against the “tunnel” that surrounds them and become inflamed. The medical term is De Quervain’s tendinosis (aka De Quervain’s tenosynovitis) and it can cause anything from mild discomfort to debilitating […]
7 Things You Didn’t Know Chiropractic Could Help! It’s no secret that back pain and neck pain are (by far) the most common reasons patients come into Ascent Chiropractic. But whether you’re an elite athlete or just looking to live your best life, research has shown there’s a wealth of additional health benefits you probably […]
The Truth About “Coming Rains Mean Aches & Pains” Grandma could predict an approaching storm when her joints ached, and she actually might have been onto something. It’s true that many people with back pain, neck pain or other joint complaints are often suprisingly accurate in predicting when storms are approaching. However, the weather by […]
What Are Free Radicals? Imagine a giant ballroom filled with couples waltzing to music, whirling about in a finely choreographed dance until a single dancer without a partner enters the ballroom. He cuts in on dancing couples, leaving one of the original dancers without a partner. This odd-man-out scenario disrupts everything, creating chaos, as the […]
“Just Brush & Floss What You Want To Keep!” When dentists are asked about the importance of brushing and flossing, many recommend, “just brush and floss what you want to keep!”
There’s A Reason NSAIDs Are Designed For Short-Term Use. Is anything good in excess? Sure, you can make the argument that excess has its place in things like love, art, and sports. But for everything else – especially when it comes to medicine – excess usually ends up causing more harm than help.
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Improving Depression By Curbing The Inflammation Cycle. Depression is a physical illness caused by inflammation, scientists now believe, after unexpected results from clinical trials have shown that treating inflammation seems to alleviate depression. Over 18 million Americans, around 6.7 percent of the U.S. population, suffer from depression in a given year. It’s a condition that affects […]
