There is no doubt that the pain of sciatica is, at times, unbearable. This intense pain causes many people to simply remain on the sofa. The causes of sciatica are quite diverse, with everything from an injury, a ruptured disc, or even spinal stenosis. The good news here is that you don’t have to live …
5 Easy Stretches for Sciatica (Instant Pain Relief) Read More »
The new coronavirus has changed everyone’s daily life. At Better Health Chiropractic and Physical Rehab, your health and safety, as well as the health and safety of our staff and doctors, are of the utmost importance. We know and understand your concerns regarding the ever-changing rules and protocols as new information develops. We are striving …
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While most women are familiar with the abdominal cramps, PMS, and headaches that go along with their monthly cycle, not nearly as many are aware that the painful backache you suffer (sometimes before and/or after your monthly cycle)is not only a symptom of PMS, but that this problem can be almost entirely eliminated. One study …
When it comes to the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, most people only think about computers or typing as being the source of pain. While this is true in many cases, carpal tunnel can also develop from any repetitive motion, gripping, bending at the wrist, or vibrations going through the wrist. One area very few …
Taking Control of Your Carpal Tunnel Pain While Driving Read More »
We live better, richer lives than at any time in history. Even the great Kings of Egypt and ancient China did not have the luxuries that most of us consider commonplace today. We have machines and technology that makes life so easy, our ancestors would be jealous if they knew. Unfortunately, our modern-day lives have …
19 Secrets Your Chiropractor Probably Won’t Talk About Read More »
When you think about physical therapy or physical therapy modalities, what comes to mind? Torture chambers? People screaming in pain? Severely injured persons being worked over by a hulking, muscle bound figure? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone in those thoughts. Cartoons and films have gone a long way toward forming those types of images, but …
13 Secrets You Aren’t Told about Physical Therapy Modalities Read More »
If you made a resolution to start eating healthier, making better health care decisions, and getting more exercise, you aren’t alone. Probably half of the residents of Wasilla have made similar decisions at the beginning of the year, and almost everyone has broken these resolutions already. Don’t feel badly about it. Research shows that it …
9 Hacks to Build Healthy Habits in Wasilla (#3 Is Fascinating!) Read More »
Everyday it seems as if we are flooded with “new” ways to stay healthy. Today it’s this and tomorrow it’s that and we’ve lost count of the actual number of diet books on the shelves nowadays. When we are overwhelmed with information, much of it contradictory, we tend to just ignore almost all of it! …
21 Tips for Staying Healthy in Juneau Without Really Trying Read More »
When you think about your local chiropractor, what comes to mind? Back pain? Neck pain? Maybe sciatica or joint pain. Most people never seem to link chiropractic care with shoulder pain and yet, it remains one of the most effective ways to treat painful shoulders and arms. Common Shoulder Problems Some of the typical types …
4 Ways Chiropractic Can Kill That Killer Shoulder Pain Read More »
If you don’t know what vertigo is, chances are that you have felt it. That feelings of dizziness that makes you feel as though you will fall over with any movement. It sometimes also causes feelings of nausea. This is your senses trying to tell your brain that your body is off balance. The problem …
It’s the same thing every year. By the 5th of January, we are inundated with Valentine’s day cards, offers for flowers, certificates (and reservation phone numbers) for restaurants, not to mention chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Ugh. Don’t you get tired of the same old thing? We certainly do, but on the other hand, other …
Don’t Break the Bank- 8 Budget Friendly Valentine’s Ideas for Juneau Read More »
It’s Valentine’s day again, Wasilla, and whether you love it or hate it, you can’t avoid it. As if anyone could avoid those Valentine’s hearts and cards that have been in the stores since at least the 3rd of January! Many people end up stressed out over this little holiday because they feel like they …
Is there anything sweeter than a really good massage? Massage therapy has to be one of life’s not-talked-about but most decadent pleasures, right up there with a good housekeeper and the perfect cup of coffee. Ok, maybe the housekeeper is a bit off, but you get the idea. Massage therapy has been around for centuries …
29 Secret Benefits of Massage Therapy Almost No One Talks About Read More »
There has certainly been a great deal of talk and speculation when it comes to chiropractic neck adjustments. If you’ve been reading news accounts, an actress suffered a stroke after receiving a neck adjustment at her chiropractor’s office. This was a rare and tragic event, but there is so much more to this story than …
5 Facts about Chiropractic Neck Adjustments the Media Won’t Tell You Read More »
If you have children, chances are that you are already well acquainted with ear infections. Even as adults, ear infections and other problems related to the inner ear are fairly common. In the US, it’s estimated that 5 out of every 6 children have at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 …
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Valentine’s day is just around the corner and we can already hear the groans all over town. It isn’t that people don’t like the idea behind this day of love and showing appreciation for the one you love, but the standard Hallmark card, flowers, dinner, and a movie are so boring! All the restaurants in …
11 Quick Fixes for Overcoming Valentine’s Day Boredom in Anchorage Read More »
Pinched nerves are, quite literally, a pain! Whether they are located in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, or knees, pinched nerves hurt like the dickens and often come with other symptoms, such as numbness. Who wants to have surgery to repair a pinched nerve? Exactly! No one! Most people don’t need surgery but by taking …
Top 5 Unconventional Ways to Find Relief from Pinched Nerves Read More »
For anyone who has ever had neck, back, shoulder, or knee pain, (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) you’ve probably considered many different ways to find pain relief. While there are plenty of over the counter pain relievers, creams, lotions, and balms that will ease simple muscle pain, what should you do if this pain …
One Effective and Proven Way to Feel Better in Just One Hour Read More »
Have you ever been having a truly wonderful day and suddenly, everything changes? Maybe you were riding your bike or playing with your kids in the swimming pool. It was a beautiful day until your fingers and arm started to go numb. That tingling sensation, as if your arm had fallen asleep, but it doesn’t …
Why These Pinched Nerve Symptoms are Not What You Think They Are Read More »
Chronic pain is a serious problem for many Americans. An estimated 1 in 5 people deal with some type of chronic pain, making work, social engagements, and even family time a difficult, if not impossible task, especially for those with chronic back pain. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is any type of pain that …
Oh, those pinched nerves! Not quite the same thing as someone getting on your nerves, pinched nerves hurt a great deal more. What are typically called pinched nerves is actually pressure put on the tissue that surrounds a nerve, or when the nerve is irritated by inflammation. Pinched nerves typically cause numbness, tingling feelings, a …
Do Pinched Nerves Go Away on Their Own If Left Untreated? Read More »
Are you one of the many Americans who are suffering from back pain and live in fear of the words “spinal decompression”? Or do you take the opposite attitude and find that you have a spare room in your home filled with inversion tables, boots, and similar devices but find that you still have back …
The Pros, Cons, And Everything You Want to Know about Spinal Decompression Read More »
Physical therapy seems like a fairly straight forward profession, correct? Rehabilitation exercises help to restore strength and range of motion after an injury, misuse, or overuse of certain parts of the body. Physical rehabilitation techs are the people you love to hate. They can cause you pain, they can push you harder than you dreamed …
It’s another winter in the US and for most of us, that means very little sun, very cold temps, and the increasing desire to chuck all exercise plans out the window until spring. Sound familiar? Sometimes, it feels as if winter will never end, that it’s too cold to exercise (or even leave the house) …
9 Ways to Make Exercising in Cold Temps Suck Less (But Do So Safely) Read More »
For anyone who doesn’t live in Alaska, they often wonder what the big deal regarding the depression most Alaskans deal with. “It snows here too, for months, so what’s the big deal?” you might hear others say. One of the big differences is, of course, the lack of sunlight in Alaska during these months. Even …
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One of today’s most common yet baffling chronic pain issues is fibromyalgia. The American College of Rheumatology estimates that 1 in every 50 Americans currently suffers from this disease. That number is most likely higher since many people suffer in silence or are never properly diagnosed. The exact cause of this disease is as of …
7 Truths about Chiropractic Every Fibromyalgia Patient Should Know Read More »