If you've been asking around for advice on finding a healthcare treatment option that is safe, effective, and affordable, you may have heard the term "chiropractic care" come up more than once. Chiropractors are capable of helping with much more than back pain.
Remember when your mother used to yell at you not to slouch – turns out she was right. And she has science to back it up. Your posture can have a profound effect on your health. Walking or sitting with a hunched back has been linked to a variety of health issues. Just as much as not giving your spine what it needs, Movement!
Every day millions of men and women are waking up, experiencing pain, and attempting to make it through the day. Statistics show that over 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
That is a startling number which means back pain is at epidemic levels! Low back pain is currently one of the most challenging health conditions for primary care physicians. I work closely with many area medical doctors to treat patients suffering from low back pain.
Unchecked long term pain syndromes can lead to arthritic changes of the joints, dysfunctional biomechanics, and a host of other problems which could even include depression. Keep reading to learn some facts about back pain!
Postural stress occurs not only because of your anatomy but also because of the decisions you make each day. Believe it or not, many of us spend 2 hours or more per day on our smartphones or tablets. That adds up to hundreds, if not thousands, of hours each year! The position we hold our heads in while using these devices is referred to as "tech neck," and over the past few years, the pain associated with these positions has been growing by leaps and bounds. While many other factors contribute, tech neck could be a cause of neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain or numbness and tingling into your hands. Keep reading to see how we can win the fight against tech neck!
Everyone thinks of carpal tunnel when they have numbness and pain in their hands. But what you may not know is that numbness, tingling and pain in your hands can also be caused by problems in your neck! Learn how to tell the difference and how a canton chiropractor can help!
It can be overwhelming when searching for a chiropractor in Canton Michigan. There are many to choose from and it’s important you are aware of what to look for when trying to find a chiropractor that would be a good fit for you! We made this guide to assist you in the search process and make sure you are taken care of at whichever Canton chiropractic clinic you choose to visit.
Does your back hurt from sitting at work? Do you like to go for walks but are scared of back pain creeping in? If this sounds like you, your posture may be to blame! Posture is described as the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting, walking or lying down. Most experts would agree that "good" posture reduces the stress on your spine by balancing the load placed upon the muscles and ligaments that support it. If you’re struggling with poor posture we’re here to help you fix it!
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, hopelessness. There is no question the mental toll the corona virus pandemic has taken on Americans is substantial. On top of the fear of the virus, you may also be forced to work from home in less than ideal work situations. This combined with the psychological and financial strain of of the virus has many of us suffering from mental burnout. Incorporating these five tips can boost your mood and help you cope with mental burnout.
You’ve felt back pain. If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky because research shows at least 80% of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime. What’s causing it and why? Well, there are several common causes of back pain, and the first step on your road to recovery is identifying what type of back issue you’re dealing with. Our goal at Michigan Complete Chiropractic Rehab is to find the exact cause of your back pain and work with you, getting you out of pain as quickly as possible.
Does it ever feel like there is a rubber band around your head that just keeps getting tighter and tighter? Your neck might feel like it’s in knots and your fingers are sore from trying to massage the pain away. There is a good chance that if you have experienced something like this before you may have been suffering from a tension-type headache. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache with nearly 50% with some research showing up to 78% of the population having experienced one before. While chiropractors successfully treat these types of headaches every day, here are some self-management techniques for quick relief.
One of the problems with pain medications, such as opioids, is that they only treat the symptoms. In fact, they aren't doing a thing to resolve the actual source of your pain. And if you are looking for a long-term solution for pain relief, you need to address the root cause of the problem.
If you're dealing with chronic pain, now is the time to tackle it naturally and effectively. But how do you deal with chronic pain without the use of opioid pain medications?
Degenerative disc disease is a condition that can affect your spinal discs as you age. Due to the stresses, injuries and hopefully good times endured throughout life, our discs begin to deteriorate and can start to cause back pain or neck pain. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent DDD but researchers have found that there are ways you can slow the process and minimize its effects. What I am trying to mitigate with this blog post is fear. Unfortunately, DDD is a topic many healthcare professionals “disasterize" causing patients go through life thinking they're defined by this horrible disease and doomed to suffer from back pain for the rest of their lives. My goal with this post is to instill some hope, together we will face degenerative disc disease and your back pain, head-on.
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body! Shoulder pain is also far too common in today’s population. Fortunately, shoulder injuries like rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, labral tears, shoulder impingement, and AC joint sprains can often be treated with conservative treatments like chiropractic and rehabilitative therapy! Keep reading to learn about common conditions that we successfully treat at Michigan Complete Chiropractic & Rehab