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
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,
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 directions and other symptoms worsen as you move. Fortunately, though,
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 to numbness or even worse. But your Anchorage chiropractor is
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. Our Anchorage chiropractors have your back. There are a number of exercises
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 to dry up and desiccate. This can lead to pain,
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
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,
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 directions and other symptoms worsen as you move. Fortunately, though,
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 to numbness or even worse. But your Anchorage chiropractor is
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. Our Anchorage chiropractors have your back. There are a number of exercises
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 to dry up and desiccate. This can lead to pain,
