In most cases, neck pain goes away in a matter of weeks. For some, however, your longer-term pain can indicate a larger problem that needs to be addressed. There is a difference between chronic pain and emergency pain and it is important to know the difference between...
A subluxation is a partial dislocation of a joint. Although this can happen to any joint, such as the shoulder, hip, knee, wrist, or elbow, most people associate the term with the spine because that is where most people are affected. Dr. Stephen Levine explains,...
Whether for headaches, backaches, neck pain or stiffness, 35 million people seek the care of a chiropractor every year in the United States. The treatment most of these people have in common is a spinal adjustment, or “adjustment”. This is when a chiropractor uses...
If you’ve recently had back surgery or you’re discussing your options to do so with a surgeon, know that you are in good company. Close to 500,000 Americans have surgery for low back pain alone. While surgery is often the last resort when less invasive treatments...
The adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones. Bones, though hard, are actually living tissue. This means there are things we can do to maintain the health of our bones and things that can damage them. Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that affects the bones....
Living with chronic gastrointestinal problems can take a toll on even the most patient person. These problems can cause sufferers to deal with daily discomfort, depleted nutrients, and energy, and even mean that some people need to miss work or normal activities they...
