What You Need to Know About Adult-Onset Scoliosis
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, so let’s closely examine this chiropractic ailment. In simplest terms, scoliosis is an unwanted s-shaped curvature of the spine. What first comes to mind for most people when the term comes up is what medical professionals refer to as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which affects children and teenagers. However, it is not only children that can suffer from this condition. Roughly 2-3% of the US population is affected by scoliosis,
Can Chiropractors Treat Whiplash?
Most Long Islanders need a car to get around, even if it’s to drive to an LIRR station to commute to work. And while driving is relatively safe, it is not without its risks. Car accident statistics gathered from 2020 show the risks across the country. Speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol were the two leading factors in dangerous accidents that could lead to fatalities. Approximately 2.25 million people a year suffer from
Stadium Seating and Your Back
Do you dread attending your child’s baseball game because of the inevitable back pain that follows? The good news is that pain doesn’t have to be unavoidable when sitting in the bleachers. Since it’s Correct Posture Month, we’re sharing some small changes that can help you avoid days of pain and discomfort. Why Does My Back Hurt When I Sit on Bleachers? The short answer is posture, or what we sometimes refer to as ergonomics.
Golf Swings and Back Health
With winter firmly behind us and some great weather in the months ahead here on Long Island, you can expect the golf courses to fill up again. Golf is a sport that many people find themselves playing late into life. In fact, many people don’t even start playing until they’re older. Unfortunately, as we get older, we often find ourselves more prone to sports-related injuries. If you’re not properly loosened up before a game or
Top Chiropractic Treatments That Help Reduce Stress
Let’s face it, life can be incredibly stressful. Health, finances, relationships, and simply being alive in 2023 can cause mental, emotional, and physical stress, which impacts every system in our bodies. April is National Stress Awareness Month, so let’s explore how stress affects our musculoskeletal system and how chiropractic treatments can help reduce stress’s effects on your body and enhance your overall well-being. What Does Stress Look Like? To a chiropractor, signs of stress are
What Is the Popping Sound During a Chiropractic Adjustment?
For the many out there who have yet to have personal experience having a spinal adjustment done by a professional, having someone manipulate your spine, causing a popping or cracking sound, can be intimidating. It’s natural to feel that way when you aren’t aware of what that sound really means. After all, we’re talking about an incredibly important part of our body. So, what exactly is the cause of that popping sound from a chiropractic
Chiropractic Care Helps Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension
When most people think about chiropractic care, they think about treating back pain and related ailments. This makes perfect sense, as much of what gets discussed around chiropractic care involves spinal health and treatments like spinal manipulation and adjustment. While all of that may be true, chiropractic care isn’t limited to treating the spine. Another common element of chiropractic care is easing tension and relaxing your muscles. This is often done through massage or using
Can Wearing High Heels Cause Back Issues?
The older we get, the more we deal with back pain and discomfort. We become aware of some causes and try to mitigate them by stretching and not lifting overly heavy objects. Our choices in footwear can also affect our overall back health. We know that the way we walk affects our overall back health. Some of us may have known or even been someone who had to wear corrective footwear to prevent long-term back
Is It Safe to Crack My Own Back?
Remember in grade school when your mother told you cracking your knuckles would make them bigger or give you arthritis? While that was not quite true, she still had a good reason. Cracking your knuckles is not known to cause arthritis, but it can cause hand strength and mobility issues later in life if you do it a lot as a kid. The same basic truth applies to cracking your own back. It’s not necessarily
Chiropractic After Surgery
Chiropractic care is a treatment people seek to help alleviate chronic pain when surgery isn’t an easy option or to avoid surgery outright. While many can delay surgical procedures or don’t feel they need it after receiving chiropractic care, for others, surgery is simply unavoidable to achieve the pain relief they need. Some may find themselves needing surgery unrelated to the source of their chronic pain and unsure if or when they can resume chiropractic