Pinched Nerve

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Body Pain, Chiropractic Care

When nerves become ‘pinched’, injury, spasm, and inflammation of the surrounding muscles cause the nerve to become compressed, resulting in pain. The term “pinched nerve” is somewhat of a catch-all phrase that is commonly used to describe the...

Healthy Hips and Healthy Knees

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Back Pain, Body Pain, Joint Pain

The number of individuals undergoing total hip replacement and total knee replacement is increasing significantly.1 Annual rates in the United States for total hip replacement have increased by more than 50%. In Denmark, rates have been increasing by 30%. Annual rates...

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Back Pain, Body Pain, Joint Pain

Many people believe they have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The majority have been told by their medical doctor that they have CTS. Others have mistakenly concluded that because they have some numbness and tingling in their wrist or hand, they must have this...

Trigger Points and Pain

by | Apr 5, 2023 | Back Pain, Body Pain, Joint Pain

Trigger points are persistent, localized muscle spasms that can cause a great deal of pain. Trigger points alone may be responsible for many cases of neck pain, upper back pain, and lower back pain. This relationship is fairly common knowledge among physicians who...

Shin Splints

by | Apr 1, 2023 | Chiropractic Care, Joint Pain, Pain

Shin splints are characterized by pain in the front part of the lower leg. It occurs on the inside edge of the large bone there — the tibia. This condition is common in runners, but can also occur in other physically active people. Shin splints usually happen during...