Whether you have an autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised you likely find yourself more susceptible to not feeling well. It can be frustrating, time-consuming, and life-draining. Defining the Conditions Immunocompromised - When a person is considered immunocompromised, their immune system's defenses are not able to effectively fight off infections and diseases. This condition can be [...]
Due to the tremendous force of impact in many car accidents, the ligaments that hold the head and neck strongly in place can tear or stretch. This can lead to acute on-set pain as well as long-term chronic pain conditions. Ligaments are bands of tissue that keep the spine, head, and neck stable as well [...]
When we are younger our spine is fully cushioned and supported by padded disks that are located in between the vertebra in the spine. They act as shock absorbers allowing you to comfortably twist, bend, and move. After age 40 most people will begin to experience some level of spinal degeneration and loss of fullness [...]
What you should know before injecting Cortisone injections are touted as the end all be all for pain relief, but what’s the truth? If your doctor is recommending injection therapy, it’s important to get the facts. While these injections do help many, they do not work for all and even worse, they make actually do [...]
Many conditions that are commonly associated with arthritis can benefit from regular Chiropractic care. This type of treatment aims to reduce pain and stiffness and avoid the harmful side effects of medications. How Chiropractic Can Help The condition known as arthritis affects the joints in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. One of the most [...]
The inflammation of the sacs known as the bursae is a common condition (bursitis) that can cause pain and swelling. It can affect various joints such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and neck. Pain levels can make it hard to keep up with your daily activities. The inflammation can be caused by repetitive movements or [...]
Much research suggests that those who receive chiropractic adjustments and care may be less likely to use opioid painkillers. While painkilling pharmaceutical drugs certainly serve a purpose, they are a band aid that covers pain never really fixing the root of the problem. They are also known to have a multitude of potential side effects [...]
The best time to consider boosting your health is now. This is an unprecedented stressful time we are living through here in Southwest Florida. Just as the COVID-19 pandemic began winding to a close, in came Hurricane Ian only shy of a category 5 storm by three miles. The damage it has done to the [...]
Why is neck stiffness so common? Neck stiffness is usually associated with weakness following overuse resulting in neck muscle tension and headaches. A great example of this is office work - sitting at a desk or working and leaning over for long periods will aggravate the neck musculature. The muscles become inflamed, and tight as a [...]
The times we are living in are not the same as when any of us were growing up. When most of us think back on our childhoods, thankfully, stress isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Freedom, friends, fun, and playtime ruled our worlds. In 2022 kids are inundated with way too much information [...]
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