Back pain is an all-too-common occurrence, and many people are able to link their back pain to a particular cause: trauma from a car accident, lifting something heavy, or repetitive motion, to name a few.
Formerly called Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a condition affecting children and adolescents. Called idiopathic because its exact source has yet to be determined, JIA is an umbrella term for a number
In spinal healthcare, two primary types of points are used to delineate different types of pain and their relevant causes: Tender points and trigger points. While it’s easy to confuse these two different methods of
Few things are more integral to human health than a good night’s sleep. Spending each night tossing and turning could have serious adverse health outcomes in the long-term. That’s why it’s important to take steps
It’s expected that roughly 80 percent of American adults will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is usually caused by everything from poor posture, to injury, to pregnancy. Accompanying
Pain and pressure in the lower (lumbar) back can be caused by a range of issues, including nerve compression, muscle strain, and more. Holistic healthcare providers, including chiropractors, will try to identify the source of
Posture is one of the most important (and controllable) factors affecting personal health. Good posture can contribute to a healthy, well-aligned spine and nervous system. Bad posture, however, can lead to a number of health
Coccydynia is pain and inflammation that’s localized exclusively to the tail bone, or coccyx, usually presenting as a dull, throbbing ache. There are a number of other conditions that can mimic coccydynia, however, making it
As we age, our joints weaken, and things stop working how they used to. Cracking and popping noises may appear one day, but their routine appearance often results in us drowning them out and thinking
Osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease, affects over 50 million people in the United States. The disease is known to occur more in older adults and is particularly common in females. However, that does not mean
