Can a Chiropractor Sign Short-Term Disability for Time Off Work?
Navigating the world of short-term disability requirements can be difficult. This fact is compounded when you’re injured, in pain, or ill. The last thing you need is to visit the wrong kind of doctor who isn’t eligible to sign you off work. That’s why we get questions about chiropractors signing people off work for short-term […]
Best Chiropractic Treatments for Shoulder Impingement
Like most other joints in the body, the shoulder is subject to different irritations, injuries, and issues. Shoulder impingement is common, but it’s also often confused with other shoulder issues. In order to properly treat impingement syndrome, you must first identify it as such. Most shoulder impingements do not require surgery. Conservative treatments, like chiropractic […]
Feeling Weird Due to Toxic Release After Chiropractic Adjustment?
Your body might feel a little weird after a chiropractic adjustment. Don’t worry though – this is completely normal. Many times it’s the result of toxic release. Toxic release occurs after a chiropractic adjustment because it flushes harmful particles out of your body. As these toxins move out of your bloodstream, they will make you […]
What Happens if a Torn Rotator Cuff Goes Untreated?
The shoulder is a complex joint. Pain in the shoulder area can be caused by many different things, but one of the most common is a torn rotator cuff. Diagnosis and outlook for rotator cuff tears vary depending on the extent of the injury. For most, the pain and weakness aren’t enough to seek immediate […]
The Best Ways to Sit and Sleep With a Herniated Disc
When a herniated disc causes you pain it can be nearly impossible to find relief. Sitting down doesn’t seem to help. Neither does laying down. This can make every hour of the day an exercise in pain. Luckily, there are ways you can find relief both sitting and sleeping. Read on to discover the best […]
What is a Diffuse Disc Bulge?
You may be spending more time at home due to the coronavirus, but you notice that you are having pain in the hip and down the back of your leg. Or maybe you are having tingling or numbness in the neck, shoulders, fingers, or arms. While these feelings and episodes of pain might not be […]
Crucial Coronavirus Statement Regarding Better Health Chiropractic clinics
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 […]
19 Secrets Your Chiropractor Probably Won’t Talk About
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 […]
13 Secrets You Aren’t Told about Physical Therapy Modalities
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 […]
9 Hacks to Build Healthy Habits in Wasilla (#3 Is Fascinating!)
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 […]