Back Pain and the Mind: Can What You Think Affect How You Feel?
Using Your Mind and Chiropractic Treatment to Help with Back Pain If you suffer from back pain, neck pain or any other type of chronic pain, you’re very likely looking for ways to ease your discomfort. Sometimes it seems like the only thing you can focus on is the pain you’re feeling. But how much of that pain is the product of your thoughts? The answer might surprise you. Recent studies have shown that the
Can Chiropractic Care Help With Weight Loss?
Chiropractic Treatment and Weight Loss It’s not unusual for people to associate total chiropractic care with treatment of back pain, but a chiropractor is more than just a back doctor. Chiropractic care is dedicated to helping patients achieve total wellness. At Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness, we certainly provide accident injury and pain management services, but we also give lifestyle advice. Another area we actively discuss with our patients is nutrition. While your first thought
Dealing with Sports Injuries So You Can Enjoy the Big Game
Chiropractic Treatment to Heal Your Sports Injury Are you ready for some football? This time of year, everybody is. On one Sunday every February, the entire country stops and is riveted by pro football’s championship game, or at least the commercials. If you’re an athlete, you understand the high level of competition that’s on display and the amount of talent, hard work and perseverance required to make it to the big stage. Athletes will also
(Disclaimer!) How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help You Avoid Back Surgery
Avoiding Surgery for Your Back with Chiropractic Treatment Making decisions about your health can often be difficult. If you suffer from back pain, the discomfort can be constant, but the idea of having back surgery may be even less appealing than the chronic pain. Any type of surgery has risks, and very often should only be looked upon as a last resort. Surgery is costly and isn’t always guaranteed to work. Despite the risks, a
Benefits of Traction Therapy
Traction Therapy for Pain Management Patients who have constant back pain or neck pain can have a difficult time dealing with the disruption it causes to their lives. The pain makes it hard to complete everyday activities and can make it a burden at times to maintain a healthy lifestyle as even simple exercises can be affected. If you suffer from back or neck pain you’ve probably heard about different types of pain management treatment
Non-Surgical Alternatives for Spinal Stenosis
Avoiding Surgery for Spinal Stenosis with Chiropractic Treatment If you’re suffering from back pain, one possible cause is a condition called spinal stenosis. It’s created by the narrowing of the spinal canal, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). It most often occurs in the lower back and can be a degenerative condition. If you have spinal stenosis, you want relief from your pain. But you may be concerned about your options, one of which
Back Pain and Workstation Ergonomics
Chiropractic Treatment for Back Pain from Workstation Ergonomics The place where you spend the most time can be your biggest source of back pain. How you position yourself at work can go a long way towards preventing and managing pain. The term most often used for the study of the efficiency and movement of workers is called ergonomics. If you or your company institute a well-designed ergonomics program, it can make a significant difference in
Exercise Routines for Improved Back Health
Back Exercise Routines and Chiropractic Care If you’re dealing with back pain, there’s a good chance that you are constantly looking for ways to feel more comfortable and put the discomfort out your mind. That’s why Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness, offers a number of services to help our patients with pain management. We want you to feel healthy in every way possible, which is why, in addition to chiropractic techniques, we’ll talk to you
Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Headaches?
Chronic Headache Sufferers Use Spinal Manipulation Treatments When you hear about spinal manipulation treatment, it’s likely many people think of it as care for an aching back. But you might be surprised to learn that it’s often used to treat headaches. People who suffer from chronic headaches, like migraines can benefit from spinal manipulation according to several scientific studies. At Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness, we’re committed to helping our patients achieve pain relief, wherever
How Spinal Decompression Can Relieve Pain from Spinal Stenosis
Ease The Pain of Spinal Stenosis with Spinal Decompression Treatment It’s one of the most common forms of back pain, and it will be more pervasive as America’s population ages. Spinal stenosis will affect about 2.4 million Americans by 2021 according to the Dayton Daily News. A person is at the greatest risk of developing spinal stenosis after they reach age 50, but younger patients who have a narrow spinal canal may also be diagnosed