What are the Different Types of Bursitis?
What is Bursitis? Bursitis is an agonizing condition that affects the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that cushions muscles, tendons, and bones near joints). Usually, when one or more of the bursa becomes inflamed, the outcome is bursitis. A bursa is a sac with a significant space that makes it easier for one tissue to slide over […]
Diagnosing and Treating Disc Problems to Keep Spinal Discs Healthy
As a community of active, working individuals, injuries to discs in the spine are bound to occur. It is not uncommon for hard working people to decide that they will ‘just live with the pain.’ However, such pain may be unnecessary – and it increases the risk for pain later in life. Seeking information early […]
Common Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“Ouch! What happened? I only picked up that book?” Hand, wrist, and forearm pain can surprise sufferers with even the silliest of actions. If not experienced before, symptoms can leave you wondering when an ‘unknown’ injury occurred. In fact, the pain may be the result of something a bit more complicated. What Is the ‘Carpal […]
Your First Chiropractor Visit Explained
Most of us have been going to the doctor or dentist since we were young. As a result, we have a pretty good idea of what’s going to happen when we walk through the door of a physician’s or dentist’s office. But many people don’t go to a chiropractor until they develop back pain or […]
How Important is Stress Management for Health?
When we think of maintaining good health, most of us think of eating a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and maybe taking vitamins or supplements to ensure our bodies get what they need to function. But there’s more to it than that. Increasingly, science is recognizing the link between body and mind. The American Psychological […]
Tension Headache Causes and Treatment Options
After our twins, Claire and Colton, were born our lives became considerably more hectic than it was when our daughter, Naomi, was an infant. The twins had such irregular schedules as infants that my wife started suffering from severe tension headaches. I did what I could to help her with caring for our daughter and […]
Fighting Back Against Insomnia
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Or do you find yourself wide awake at three in the morning staring up at the ceiling, wondering if you’ll fall back to sleep at all before your alarm goes off? If you answered “yes,” you are not alone. I’ve had times where I couldn’t fall asleep. […]
Is it Safe to Get a Massage While Pregnant?
It’s no secret that pregnancy can be hard on the body. All kinds of new aches and pains spring up as the pregnancy advances. Hormonal changes can affect your state of mind, making it impossible to relax or relieve stress. This is why many expectant mothers wonder: Is it safe to get a massage while […]