What To Do (And Not Do) After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Getting the most out of your chiropractic adjustment means knowing what you should do afterward. Luckily, fitting these things into your day isn’t hard. Many of the tips in this article are common sense, such as: drinking water, getting adequate rest, staying active, and maintaining good posture. But we’ll also go over some often overlooked […]

Causes and Treatment for Thoracic Spondylosis

There are three different portions of the spine: lumbar (lower back), thoracic (middle back), and cervical (neck). Each of these areas is susceptible to degradation and damage, but some more than others. Spondylosis can affect all three spinal sections, but we’ll discuss thoracic spondylosis in this article. Thoracic spondylosis is a term for arthritis of […]

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Whiplash?

Whiplash makes it painfully clear how much we use our necks. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, have taken a nasty fall, or have whiplash from a sports injury, it can make sleeping seem impossible. Luckily, it’s very possible to get a good night’s sleep with whiplash. Sleeping with whiplash is all about supporting […]

Signs Your Pinched Nerve is Healing

Pinched nerves are no fun. If you’ve ever had one (or you think you have one now), you know just how bad they can be. Sometimes the pain is persistent. Other times it’s intermittent. Either way, you’ll want to know whether it’s getting better or worse. And the best way to know this is by […]

How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?

Sleeping with a bulging disc can be tricky, especially since we’re creatures of habit. Unfortunately, sleeping in the wrong position (even if it’s your favorite position) can add stress to your spine, making the bulging disc worse, which can cause strange symptoms like digestive problems, numbness, and tingling. Not only does this keep you from […]

Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth

It’s common knowledge that we tend to shrink as we get older. The cause of that minor shrinkage is similar to what happens when we suffer from a herniated disc. And while getting older or having a herniated disc won’t drastically change your height, it can cause you to shrink. A herniated disc can make […]

Alaska Fishermen Sleep Apnea & Fatigue – Chiropractic Care Benefits

We used to think that sleep wasn’t such a big deal. It was (and still is) “cool” to operate on only 5 or 6 hours of sleep per night. You hear entrepreneurs and successful executives talking about how they don’t sleep much because they have too much to do. And people are surprised when these […]

Alaska Fishermen Upper Extremity Disorders – How Chiropractic Can Help

Fishing is big business here in Alaska. Stories make it down to the lower 48 about how getting a job in the Alaskan fishing industry could net you a lot of money in a short period. But what these stories don’t tell you is how physically demanding these jobs are. And the injuries they can […]

Are Alaskans Drinking Problems Causing Back Pain?

Drinking alcohol has always been a popular activity for Americans. A look at what happened during Prohibition is evidence enough of this. And while most people are familiar with the potential hazards of drinking alcohol, such as car accidents, depression, and problems with the kidneys and liver, there is another health issue that is often […]

How a Chiropractor Can Help Chronic Disease Prevention in Juneau?

Chronic diseases are a serious threat to Alaskans’ health. And while chiropractic care isn’t ideal for preventing all chronic diseases, studies show that it can help to prevent many chronic diseases. And if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that it’s more dangerous than ever to have a compromised immune system. So if you’re living […]