Can Your Spinal Stenosis Create Walking Problems For You?
If you have spinal stenosis, look out for walking problems as a result. That is just one issue that can develop from this particular disease. Spinal stenosis causes a narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing can compress the nerves in your spine. This can affect your walk, make your legs weak, influence how to […]
Two Common Tests for Cervical Radiculopathy
If you suffer from neck pain that radiates into your upper extremities, you may be suffering from cervical radiculopathy. There are ways to treat it. However, other conditions can masquerade as cervical radiculopathy and sometimes, vice versa. So, if you truly think you have cervical radiculopathy the first logical step is to find out for […]
7 Cervical Radiculopathy Exercises To Do (And a Few to Avoid)
If diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck), you know the pain it causes and how it disrupts your quality of life. To help manage your cervical radiculopathy and reduce your pain, here are several simple exercises that may help: Chin Tucks Shoulder-Blade Squeezes Neck Extensions Isometric Holds Side to Side Strengthener Side […]
Your Anchorage Chiropractor Unveils: 8 Best Tips to Sleep with Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital Neuralgia is one of the rarer types of headaches. As such, not as much is known about it as other types of headaches. What is known is that it is classified as a primary headache as opposed to a secondary headache, and it is caused by an inflamed, pinched, or otherwise aggravated nerve in […]
Anchorage Chiropractor Recommends: 5 Exercises for C5-C6 Disc Bulge Instant Relief
So, you suffer from a c5-c6 disc bulge and you’re looking for relief? No worries. Here’s a collection of exercises you can do – straight from your local Anchorage chiropractor’s desk. These nine exercises and techniques can help heal a neck injury and encourage a bulging disc to slip back into its proper position: Chin Tucks, […]
9 Things To Avoid with Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Are you suffering from severe neck pain caused by cervical spinal stenosis? Don’t worry. There are some things you can do to reduce your pain. Musculoskeletal health is essential for a quality of life. At the time of this writing, cervical spinal stenosis cannot be cured, only managed. But the management of the condition is […]
6 Signs You’re Seeing a Good Chiropractor
Finding good health care seems to be a losing battle for some. Whether it’s a physician, dentist, or chiropractor, there will always be those who are better at their jobs than others. Health care is such an important part of our lives that you shouldn’t have to settle for subpar care. So, here are some […]
Do I Need a Doctor’s Referral to See a Chiropractor?
There are all sorts of strange beliefs floating around out there about chiropractors. Some people think you should only see a chiropractor after you’ve suffered an injury. Others believe that chiropractic care isn’t based on science. Luckily, both these assumptions are wrong. But what about a more persistent question: Do you need a referral to […]
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Whiplash According to Anchorage Chiropractors?
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. Your Anchorage-based chiropractor can help. Sleeping with whiplash […]
How Long Does Whiplash Last?
Car accidents, sports injuries, and falls – these are just a few causes of whiplash. Whiplash is a condition that affects over 1.5 million Americans. It can cause severe side effects, many of which can last for months and sometimes years. If not treated, its symptoms can end up worsening. This post will explore more […]