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 ways to treat it. Of course, the particular treatment used
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 fingers. Treatments vary with the severity of the condition which
I. Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics (Conservative Management) Neck pain can be an aggravating condition, no matter where you live. It can significantly impact quality of life and make day-to-day living a rough slog. Fortunately, there are numerous places to seek treatment in Anchorage, Alaska such as chiropractic clinics and other
Introduction Whiplash is a common injury in most populations. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are the result of a sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck. They are most often the result of car accidents or sports injuries. Your local Anchorage chiropractor is well-schooled on how to treat such injuries. Generally speaking,
Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc A disc is the tissue that serves as “padding” between two vertebrae in the spine (regardless of whether it is the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine). A herniated disc refers to a condition in which the outer layer of a disc ruptures and the
Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting the population. It can be caused by a variety of injuries and conditions ranging from pinched nerves to herniated discs to pulled muscles and more. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to treat the condition depending upon what the underlying
Herniated discs are a common ailment that is particularly unpleasant when you have it. However, they can be treated. Anchorage-based chiropractors, physical therapists, and other medical professionals have a number of tools at their disposal to manage the condition and help you heal. As you heal, it’s a good idea
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 the sciatic nerve. As your Anchorage chiropractor knows, the source
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’ of material between two vertebrae) weakens, causing the inner nucleus
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 may lead to far more disastrous results. In this article,
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 ways to treat it. Of course, the particular treatment used
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 fingers. Treatments vary with the severity of the condition which
I. Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics (Conservative Management) Neck pain can be an aggravating condition, no matter where you live. It can significantly impact quality of life and make day-to-day living a rough slog. Fortunately, there are numerous places to seek treatment in Anchorage, Alaska such as chiropractic clinics and other
Introduction Whiplash is a common injury in most populations. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are the result of a sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck. They are most often the result of car accidents or sports injuries. Your local Anchorage chiropractor is well-schooled on how to treat such injuries. Generally speaking,
Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc A disc is the tissue that serves as “padding” between two vertebrae in the spine (regardless of whether it is the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine). A herniated disc refers to a condition in which the outer layer of a disc ruptures and the
Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting the population. It can be caused by a variety of injuries and conditions ranging from pinched nerves to herniated discs to pulled muscles and more. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to treat the condition depending upon what the underlying
Herniated discs are a common ailment that is particularly unpleasant when you have it. However, they can be treated. Anchorage-based chiropractors, physical therapists, and other medical professionals have a number of tools at their disposal to manage the condition and help you heal. As you heal, it’s a good idea
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 the sciatic nerve. As your Anchorage chiropractor knows, the source
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’ of material between two vertebrae) weakens, causing the inner nucleus
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 may lead to far more disastrous results. In this article,
