2020
Coronavirus and Back Pain
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the way we do our jobs. You or someone you know may be one of the millions of Americans that have had to transition to working from home, either partially or fully. Many of those working from home may continue to do so partially even after this is all behind us.
2020
Common Car Accidents in the Spring
While we’ve all been looking forward to the warmer weather and a chance to get out more, it isn’t without its perils. More people on the road means increased chances of getting into a car accident. You don’t need to be in a major accident for it to affect your health either. Any sudden jolts caused by an accident could affect your spinal alignment and create discomfort.
2020
Can Chiropractic Help with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, for those who may not know, is a syndrome that disproportionately affects women and causes pain including abdominal pain, trouble sleeping, chronic fatigue, and psychological distress. While it can be difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia, chiropractors can make a diagnosis and work with you on a treatment plan. Chiropractors will also help to treat those same symptoms caused by different ailments.
2020
How to Avoid Injury While Gardening
Good weather makes people want to spend time outside – especially this year after being cooped up inside for weeks and social distancing likely to continue for quite some time. Add in people trying to avoid grocery stores, and gardening is more popular than ever this year for both experienced gardeners and novices.
2020
Exercises to Improve Posture
May is Correct Posture Month. While that might sound like something your parents might have lectured you about when you were younger, good posture has a lot of benefits. Maintaining good posture is also one of the easiest and cheapest changes you can do to improve your health.
2020
What is a Y-Strap Adjustment?
The Y-strap, or Y-axis traction strap adjustment, is a type of spinal adjustment that’s been taking the internet by storm. Unlike what most people picture when they think of chiropractic spinal adjustments, a chiropractor using their hands to manually adjust the spine, a Y-strap adjustment utilizes a secure strap around the skull attached to a bar that the chiropractor pulls in order to achieve spinal decompression. While this is performed in mere moments, the actual
2020
Spinal Decompression vs. Traction Therapy
Of the various treatment options we perform here at Total Chiropractic Care, patients frequently ask about the difference between spinal decompression and traction therapy. Each technique provides valuable benefits depending upon each patient’s specific treatment needs.
2020
Cold Laser Therapy FAQ
Modern chiropractic care can feature far more than adjustments. Among those supplemental treatments is cold laser therapy, which is very different from the hot lasers that do precision cutting.
2020
Can Chiropractic Care Help With Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Approximately 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis. While it’s more common among men and women 60 years of age and older, technically it can occur to anyone.
2020
Spring Training Stretching Tips
Spring means spring training and a heightened interest in getting back into shape or stepping up your exercise routine after winter doldrums. It’s also a time for increased risk of sports injuries, especially if you don’t warm up properly and stretch. Fortunately, a little information and good practice can set you up for success.