The spine's facet joints connect vertebral bodies and facilitate smooth gliding motion for healthy pain-free movement, and a diagnosis of facet joint arthropathy means arthritis and inflammation are...
The spine's facet joints connect vertebral bodies and facilitate smooth gliding motion for healthy pain-free movement, and a diagnosis of facet joint arthropathy means arthritis and inflammation are...
The spine's health and function is shaped by its healthy curves and alignment. If the spine shifts out of alignment, its balance, stability, and function can be disrupted, and disruptions to spinal...
The health of the cervical spine is important. The neck has to support the weight of the head, facilitate a wide range of motion, and acts as the bridge between the brain, the spine, and the rest of...
Sciatic nerve pain can have a number of causes from degenerative changes within the spine, most often involving the intervertebral discs, to the presence of an underlying spinal condition like...
A healthy spine will be aligned, strong, and flexible, and while each spinal section has unique roles to play in the spine's overall biomechanics, the health of the individual sections are...
The effects of scoliosis can be widespread, but they don't have to be with a proactive customized treatment plan. Although scoliosis is progressive, many cases are highly treatable, and while there...
While disc herniation and nerve compression often occur together, they can also develop independently of one another. Disc herniation can cause a pinched nerve, but a pinched nerve won't cause disc...
Hip joint pain can develop for a number of reasons, and the first step to long-term pain relief is determining the underlying cause of the hip pain. From disc issues to scoliosis, the sciatic nerve...
The spine has many moving parts that work together to facilitate its optimal strength and function, including its intervertebral discs and surrounding muscles. A healthy spine will have its natural...
Scoliosis is a spinal condition, but its effects aren't isolated to the spine; scoliosis can also affect the spine's surrounding muscles, nerves, and the entire body. As a progressive condition, it's...
Not all scoliosis patients will experience pain, but as a progressive condition, the severity and effects of scoliosis can change over time. The potential benefits of massage for scoliosis patients...
Back pain is the main complaint bringing patients in to see a chiropractor. The type of chiropractic treatment, and its frequency, will depend on the issue and goal of care. For general back pain,...