Occasionally, chronic back pain can be caused by something called "chronic passive tension." If your muscles are contracted while you aren't using them, ligaments and tendons are strained. You feel this as a constant stiffness. Unless you have an undiscovered muscular injury, you might be suffering from CPT. When you lift a heavy box, hunch over yo...
The duration of your back pain after an accident depends on the severity of your injury. In some cases, back pain from a rear-end collision goes away after only a few days or weeks. In other cases, you might have sustained an injury that will require chiropractic treatment. Even if you went to an emergency room after your accident, you still might ...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a growing concern and updates are being released every day. Although the current statistics of this virus, relative to the action that is being done, may seem extreme to many, it is clear that we are practicing an overabundance of caution. We want to take this opportunity to ensure your health and wellbeing at Discover Hea...
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) cause much more than just a sore neck and headaches. Research has shown that even a low speed collision of 6.8 miles per hour (MPH) can cause serious damage to your cervical spine. Damage that may not be immediately apparent and difficult to diagnose. Because some of the injuries may not show up for days, weeks, or eve...
All food is composed of nutrients, which are the building blocks of life. The health of our spine and surrounding muscles rely heavily on which nutrients we do, or do not, provide our bodies. By harnessing the immense power contained in your diet, you unlock your body's capacity for healing. The benefits range widely, even in treatment of ost...
Have you ever noticed that when you're feeling less than stellar, say, perhaps a little bit stressed or depressed about something, you tend to hunch down with shoulders rolled inward? This posture generally signifies that your body is in protection mode. But something you may not have noticed, is that even if you're not experiencing stress, you may...
Unfortunately, once in a while, someone you or someone you know will get into a car accident. The most important thing is to not panic, get out of the car and make sure you're okay make sure your friends and family that were driving with you are okay and make sure the other driver is okay too. Once that happens, let's get all our ducks in a row. Wh...
In 1910, D.D. Palmer identified the causes of vertebral subluxation as the Three T's— thoughts, trauma and toxins. These basic concepts he laid down for the profession he founded have survived the test of time. So how do the Three T's cause subluxation and affect the function of the nervous system as a whole? Trauma Let's consider the area of traum...
Chiropractic is a natural form of healthcare and because it's non-invasive and doesn't involve the use of drugs or surgery it's generally regarded as extremely safe. A chiropractor will do a very careful case history and examination and choose the proper techniques and protocols that are right for your health history, for your body type, and for yo...
When it comes to chiropractic adjustments and children, we get asked what exactly does the adjustment do for them. Especially when we discuss why is it important for the overall health of the child. Well, we as chiropractors are concerned about the small misalignments that happen along the spinal column. It's those small misalignments that create t...
