Scoliosis is a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a “C” or “S” shape. • Scoliosis is quite common, affecting two to three in every 100 people. • In eight out of 10 cases, the condition usually develops between the ages of 10 and 16, during the growth spurt of puberty. • During adolescence, girls are much more likely to be affected. This is probably because girls typically have shorter and faster growth spurts than boys. • Scoliosis can go unnoticed in a child because it is rarely painful in the formative years. Can it be… Read More →

  Did you know chiropractic has many benefits before, during and after pregnancy? BEFORE you become pregnant, your doctor of chiropractic can detect any imbalances in the pelvis or elsewhere in your body that could contribute to pregnancy discomfort or possible neuromusculoskeletal problems after childbirth. Chiropractic may even help with infertility issues. The nerves that regulate and control your reproductive system exit from the spine. If there is any type of distortion or interference in those nerves that keeps them from working properly, infertility may result. A study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research looked at the… Read More →

Migraines occur when blood vessels of the head and neck spasm or constrict, which decreases blood flow to the brain. Minutes to hours later, the blood vessels dilate (enlarge), resulting in a severe headache. Inflammation around the blood vessels also occurs in some cases. Painkillers Experts are now saying pills that people take to relieve headaches and migraines may be making things much worse! If used more than two or three days a week, they can cause medication overuse headache. Also, research has shown that any use of opioids or barbiturates increase the risk of migraines becoming chronic. This is… Read More →

Your body’s hips take a lot of wear and tear in their job of providing support, stability, and balance. So it isn’t too surprising that hip problems are very common, especially in older adults. Fortunately, many people find relief for their pain through chiropractic care, negating the need for painful and expensive hip replacement surgery. The hip is a joint in your body; an area where two bones meet is referred to as a joint. Bones are held together at the joints by ligaments, which act like very strong elastic bands. Some joints, such as the hips, move freely when… Read More →

The Temporomandibular Joint If you place your fingers in front of either ear and open your jaw, you’ll feel changing shapes beneath your fingers. You are feeling the joint where the temporal bone of your skull attaches to your mandible (jaw)-the joint that is called the temporomandibular joint or TMJ. This fascinating joint connects your jaw to your head. Ligaments, cartilage, fascia, an articular disc, muscles, nerves and blood vessels run in, around and through the TMJ. Symptoms of TMJ Syndrome TMJ dysfunction or syndrome occurs when the joint is misaligned or malfunctioning in some way that subjects it to… Read More →