How Can a Chiropractor Help With Posture?

It can be hard to maintain proper posture in today’s world. Sitting at desks four hours and spending time craning our necks to look at our phones can take a toll. But it’s never too late to fix your posture.  Chiropractors take an all-around, full-body approach to help with posture. They use chiropractic adjustments to […]

Can a Chiropractor Help With Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow is a type of tendonitis. It’s characterized by pain in the elbow, forearm, and sometimes in the neck and shoulder area. And don’t be fooled by the name; you don’t have to play tennis to get tennis elbow. This type of tendonitis affects the lateral epicondyle tendon that attaches to the outside of […]

Does Cracking Your Back Cause Arthritis?

It can be funny the kinds of things that somehow get passed around as truth. Some people call them “old wives ’ tales” while others insist that there’s some truth in them. One popular belief, the insistence that cracking your back or joints can cause arthritis, makes sense. At a glance, it’s easy to believe. […]

7 Secrets to Getting Rid of Trapezius Muscle Spasm

Muscles allow you to do basic movements, like chewing and breathing. The trapezius muscle is one of your largest making it susceptible to injuries and spasms. A trapezius muscle spasm is when the trapezius starts to contract. This muscle group is situated around your neck and shoulders and is used to move your scapula (shoulder […]

Understanding Dowager’s Hump and How To Fix It

Your spine is what allows you to move and stay flexible. If not maintained, it can run into some problems, such as Dowager’s hump. Dowager’s hump, also known as kyphosis, is a condition that causes the upper spine to curve. This gives you a slight hunchback appearance. Depending on its severity, it can usually be […]

Yes, A Chiropractor Can Help You Lose Weight

No, there’s no magic bullet involved. But there are tried and true methods that can help you lose weight through pain relief, exercise, and nutrition. Many people think only of back pain when they think of a chiropractor. But, research shows that chiropractors can help with more than just your back pain. Chiropractors can also […]

Is Spinal Subluxation Serious?

You may have heard a medical professional use the term “spinal subluxation” or maybe you’re searching for what could be causing your back pain. Either way, here’s what you need to know about spinal subluxations. Spinal subluxation is a term used mostly by chiropractors to denote a misalignment of one or more portions of the […]

The Dangers of Delayed Whiplash: How Worse Does It Get?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]There’s nothing fun about a car accident. Even minor accidents can cause problems, especially in the neck area. Unfortunately, whiplash symptoms don’t always show up right away. When whiplash symptoms don’t occur right away, it’s called delayed whiplash. And, depending on its severity, it can be dangerous. Whiplash symptoms […]

7 Secrets to Release Muscle Knot in Your Shoulder

Muscle knots are an irritating problem that can happen anywhere in your body, especially on your shoulders. The good news is muscle knots can be easily released. By using various techniques, such as chiropractic massage, you can heal your body. This article will explore a few other ways you can release one. Muscle Knot Symptoms […]

Anchorage Chiropractor Reveals: C1 and C2 Vertebrae Misalignment Symptoms

The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two vertebrae located directly under the skull. They allow us to move our heads as we do hundreds of times daily. According to Dr. Brent Wells, a chiropractor in Anchorage, Alaska, a misalignment of those vertebrae can cause a range of problems throughout the body if the […]