Better Health Chiropractic Blog

The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that run down the back of each leg. Many people experience tight hamstrings, but not many people realize how much they can affect lower back pain. The truth is that tight hamstrings…

Herniated discs and lumbar sprains are two of the most common back problems afflicting people today. And they’re not often easy to tell apart. But there are ways you can tell if it is a lumbar sprain or a herniated…

Tennis elbow is a type of tendonitis. It’s characterized by pain in the elbow, forearm, and sometimes in the neck and shoulder area. And don’t be fooled by the name; you don’t have to play tennis to get tennis elbow….

It can be funny the kinds of things that somehow get passed around as truth. Some people call them “old wives ’ tales” while others insist that there’s some truth in them. One popular belief, the insistence that cracking your…

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]No one likes any part of their body to be in pain, but wrist pain seems to be a special kind of torture. When we use our hands, we use our wrists. And we…

Muscles allow you to do basic movements, like chewing and breathing. The trapezius muscle is one of your largest making it susceptible to injuries and spasms. A trapezius muscle spasm is when the trapezius starts to contract. This muscle group…

Your spine is what allows you to move and stay flexible. If not maintained, it can run into some problems, such as Dowager’s hump. Dowager’s hump, also known as kyphosis, is a condition that causes the upper spine to curve….

Herniated discs are a frequent problem that can cause excruciating side effects. While they’re common, they can sometimes be difficult to treat, especially if they’re large. A large herniated disc is considered to be over 3mm. Its size can make…