Are you considering chiropractic care but unsure what your first visit entails? At Better Health Alaska in Anchorage, we understand you might have questions. Our goal is to make your initial experience comfortable and informative. We focus on understanding your…
Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints: knees, hips, hands, etc… . It causes chronic pain and disability across the globe. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options for patients suffering from arthritis. The goal of treatment is…
Shoulder pain is both common and widespread. It affects up to 67% of adults and can be caused by a variety of conditions. Such conditions include: subacromial impingement (shoulder pain syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy/tears, and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). The…
Spinal stenosis is a condition that involves the narrowing of the spinal canal and/or its lateral openings. This condition leads to compression of the nerve passing through such channels which, in turn, can cause neurogenic symptoms. The two most common…
Knee pain is a common condition afflicting many people in Anchorage, AK and elsewhere. Common causes include: osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, tendinopathy, and ligament sprains. Treatments for the pain will vary according to each of these conditions. It will also vary…
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) like low back pain, neck strain, and repetitive strain injuries are among the most common occupational ailments. Fortunately, there are ways of treating each of these. This guide covers clinically backed treatments and remedies, emphasizing both…
Tendonitis, also known as tendinopathy, is a fairly common condition that causes pain and impaired function in the tendons it affects (e.g. Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, etc…). Many people in the Anchorage, AK area suffer from tendonitis, but there are…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting many people in Anchorage, Alaska and elsewhere. An entrapment neuropathy, it affects the median nerve at the wrist. Symptoms include numbness,tingling, and weakness in the hand, especially in the thumb and…