Sciatica and How to Get Relief Chronic pain is life changing and difficult. But, those who have had sciatica know it can be absolutely debilitating. Most people with sciatica spend the first few days bed-ridden and speak to the severe pain as the worst pain they have ever felt. So, let’s look at what sciatica is, and how to get relief. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a symptom that is commonly described as pain, tingling or burning down the
Low Back Pain vs. a Low Back Problem: Is There a Difference?
Your "back pain" might be a misnomer. We commonly confuse pain for a problem. Doctors don't often help matters by not doing thorough examinations, and just offering a prescription of pain pills or anti-inflammatory drugs when the patient comes in with a complaint of pain. So what is the difference? The pain is part of the problem you are experiencing, but it is not the actual cause—the problem that is producing the pain. If you say you have
Car Accident, Why Should You be Evaluated for Whiplash ASAP?
Whiplash, refers to a neck injury where the normal range of motion is exceeded, resulting in injury to the soft-tissues (hopefully with no fractures) in the cervical region. There are a LOT of factors involved that enter into the degree of injury and length of healing time. Let’s take a closer look!Picture the classic rear-end collision. The incident itself may be over within 300 milliseconds (msec), which is why it’s virtually impossible to
Low Back Pain, What is Causing It?
Low back pain (LBP) can arise from disks, nerves, joints, and the surrounding soft tissues. To simplify the task of determining “What is causing my LBP?” the Quebec Task Force recommends that LBP be divided into three main categories: 1) Mechanical LBP; 2) Nerve root related back pain; and 3) Pathology or fracture. We will address the first two, as they are most commonly managed by chiropractors. Making the proper diagnosis points your doctor
Does Neck Pain Cause Headaches?
They are called cervicogenic headaches, meaning the headache did, indeed, start in the neck. Although headaches can arise from a variety of causes (stress, allergies, insomnia, accident, etc.) many do originate in the neck or from neck trauma. The anatomy of the neck helps to explain the connection, because there are three nerves that exit the neck and travel to the head (C1, C2, and C3). The first, C1, the lesser occipital nerve, travels to
What does “Chiropractic Adjustment” Mean?
Article: Chiropractic Treatments A chiropractic adjustment, or manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for lower back pain. A chiropractic adjustment refers to a chiropractor applying a force to the vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or don’t function normally. The objective of chiropractic treatment is to reduce subluxation, with the goal of increasing range of motion, reducing nerve irritability and improving
Quick Tips for Lower Back Pain
Eight out of ten people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. In most cases, the cause is mechanical, not a disease process like arthritis or fractures. Treatments for low back pain cost over 80 million dollars per year in America. But, before you use drugs to dull the pain, I cannot stress enough how important it is to get to the root cause of the pain. Many times, the cause can be treated with chiropractic care, lifestyle
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an ancient healing art derived from the Greek term for “hand practice.” Chiropractors differ from other healthcare professionals in that they are trained to find and treat small misalignments in the spine called “subluxations.” By finding and correcting these slight misalignments, the body can heal itself and function better. If left uncorrected, subluxuations can hinder a variety of bodily functions, and cause further pain to an
