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Know The Facts: Chiropractic Nearly As Effective As Surgery For Sciatica [Research]

May 10, 2017

A Better Solution To Treating Sciatica The debilitating condition known as sciatica is the result of compression or irritation on the major nerve that originates in the low back and supplies each leg with innervation. This nerve interference is most often triggered by an injury or misalignment in the spine, either putting direct compression on […]

Back Pain 101: What Actually Is A Herniated Disc & How Do You Fix It?

January 14, 20172

What Is A Herniated Disc? Herniated discs occur when tears in the fibrous, exterior rings of spinal vertebrate discs are severe enough to permit the fleshy, inner portion of these discs (the nucleus pulposus) to bulge and extend past the injured, outer rings. Sometimes called a “bulged” or “slipped” disc, a herniated disc involves damage […]

Sinus Congestion, Allergies & How Chiropractic Can Help (Plus: A DIY Vagus Nerve Hack) Sep 20

“My sinuses just opened and I can breathe again!” That was a...
What Position Should You Sleep In When You Have Back Pain? Sep 7

Does your spine secretly hate you? 39% of Americans say they’ve suffered...
Do Posture Braces Actually Work? Aug 30

Q: Will a back brace help fix my posture? Work life has...
Headache Study: Chiropractic Twice As Effective As Medication Alone, With Fewer Side Effects Aug 16

They’re debilitating. They cost the U.S. billions. And science is finally starting...
Is the TikTok ‘Back Crack Challenge’ Safe For Your Spine? Aug 9

Can the #backcrackchallenge hurt you? TikTok challenges usually take the form of...
Why Everyone Has A Summer Cold Right Now (And What To Do About It) Aug 2

As Covid rules relax, the common cold is back. Drippy noses, annoying...
How Chiropractors Are Helping 2020 Olympic Athletes Perform At Their Peak Jul 26

Let the Games Begin… Chiropractic at the Olympics! It’s a year later...
Thumb Pain: What is De Quervain’s Tendinosis & How Do You Fix It? Jul 19

Gamer’s Thumb. Mommy Thumb. Texting Thumb. They’re all different names for the...
Do I Really Need X-Rays For Chiropractic Care? Jul 6

Are X-Rays really necessary? There are certain practices in the medical world...
No Time For Exercise? 4 Science-Backed Gym Hacks To Make Your Workouts More Efficient Jun 28

Struggling to find enough time for the gym? You’re not alone. Sure,...
What The Heck Is Graston Technique? Jun 21

Graston Technique: No pain, no gain? Medieval torture device or therapeutic healing...
How To Tape An Ankle The Right Way (Plus: Kyrie Irving’s Ankle Sprain Injury) Jun 15

“Like a sprained ankle, it’s nothing to play with!” Timeless medical advice...