The Surprising Connection: Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and Acid Reflux Relief
Acid reflux, a condition characterized by the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus, is a discomforting and often painful experience for those who suffer from it. While many people turn to medication for relief, a lesser-known approach to managing acid reflux is upper cervical chiropractic care. In this blog post, we’ll explore the intriguing […]
Exploring the Benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to health and wellness that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure, primarily the spine, and its overall function. Among the various chiropractic techniques available, one that has gained attention in recent years is upper cervical chiropractic care. This specialized form of chiropractic care focuses on the alignment […]
Chiropractic Care and Numbness and Tingling
Numbness and tingling conditions are conditions that can affect people of all ages. Most commonly, numbness or tingling results from underlying nerve compression conditions caused by subluxations. Other times, blood flow is restricted to the affected area for a variety of medical reasons. Paresthesia — the pins and needles feeling we get when our foot […]
Chiropractic Care and Neck and Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the country, according to the U.S. government’s online resource MedlinePlus. Data suggests that 80 percent of people will have to deal with painful or long-lasting back pain in their life. Twenty-five percent of the population will encounter at least one day of back pain in […]
Chiropractic Care and Headaches & Migraines
Headaches and migraines plague adults, especially people who work long hours or encounter daily stress. A combination of poor posture along with stressors and other factors like diet can all increase the chances of chronic headaches and migraines. Chiropractic care seeks to alleviate the pain and suffering of chronic headache and migraine sufferers through targeted […]
Chiropractic Care and Ear Infections
Ear infections occur so commonly in children under the age of five that some pediatricians consider them almost inevitable. Otitis media, the medical name for ear infections, make up the second-most common cause for emergency room visits (after fever) in infants less than 12 months old. In children 1-17 years old, ear infections also constituted […]
Chiropractic Care and Digestive Problems
Approximately 60 to 70 million people in the U.S. are affected by digestive diseases and chronic conditions, according to the National Institutes of Health. These conditions were responsible for 21.7 million hospital visits in 2010 alone. The most common conditions include gastrointestinal reflux disease, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and peptic ulcers. Less serious conditions […]
Chiropractic Care and Asthma
Asthma is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the lung’s airway passages. Sufferers of asthma have periodic “attacks,” where these passages suddenly inflame and fill with mucus, causing severe shortness of breath. Spasms often accompany asthma attacks, causing muscles in the chest as well as smooth muscle tissue in the lungs to contract rapidly, […]
Chiropractic Care and Anxiety
According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect 18% of adult Americans or approximately 40 million people. Of these cases, 23 percent are considered “severe,” with recurring, debilitating symptoms like panic attacks or intense phobias that prevent normal functioning. Despite the prevalence of anxiety disorders, only around a third of sufferers seek proper care for […]
Chiropractic Care and Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies affect up to 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children. These numbers are only increasing worldwide. Not only are there more allergens in the atmosphere thanks to increased pollution and more intense pollen seasons, but people have become more sensitive to substances like smoke, dander […]
