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Better Health Chiropractic Blog

June 1, 2025

Sciatica is the medical term used to refer to a pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down through the buttocks, the leg, and even as far as the feet. It is caused by irritation of…

May 28, 2025

A bulging disc can be the source of a great deal of pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are ways to treat bulging discs.The technical definition of a bulging disc is where the outermost layer of the disc (the cushion-like ‘disc’…

May 26, 2025

Herniated discs in the neck can be an uncomfortable issue to anyone. Over the long-term, they can become quite serious and lead to a number of dangerous complications. Although these complications may start as simple inconveniences, if left untreated, they…

December 20, 2024

We understand how tension in the neck can disrupt your life. Perhaps it’s just a stiff neck or a general feeling of tightness. Or maybe a painful muscle spasm now and then. You can only turn your head in certain…

July 9, 2024

Cervical radiculopathy, a condition that is often referred to as a pinched nerve, results when a nerve in the neck is compressed by inflammation, a herniated disc, or some other musculoskeletal condition. When present, its symptoms can range from pain…

June 24, 2024

If you suffer from pain caused by an issue at the l5-s1 level, you know how infuriating it can be – even enervating. The pain can ruin your day and make your life a living misery.  But don’t worry.  There…

June 12, 2024

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) in the neck is also called Cervical Disc Disease (CDD). As we age, degeneration of the spine is a common occurrence. The discs that cushion our vertebrae are made largely of water. Over time, they tend…

February 21, 2024

Navigating back pain can be confusing, especially when medical jargon begins to sound like gibberish. Two common culprits in the world of spinal discomfort are herniated discs and pinched nerves. Both can be proverbial thorns in one’s back, yet there…

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