As winter begins to roll around once again, people prepare for cold and flu season, which follows close behind. Many load up on cough suppressants, nasal decongestants, and all kinds of syrups and drops – but have you ever considered adding a chiropractic adjustment to this arsenal? Scheduling an appointment with your chiropractor may actually save you a lot of grief in the long run, and decrease your chances of contracting sinusitis, which at least 35 million Americans experience once a year. Sinusitis is the inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining of the sinuses, typically caused by a common …
All new parents experience change when bringing a baby into the world. Schedule changes, habit changes, diaper changes – typically all to accommodate the little one. As time passes, both parents and baby adjust to this new life, taking on other challenges as they arise. One of those many parents have encountered, and you may have with your own child. Colic in infants can be both concerning and frustrating. Majority of the time, baby cries for no apparent reason, even with a clean diaper and full belly. To diagnose a colicky baby, parents and doctors refer to the “Rule of …
Some may find it hard to believe that shoulder pain can limit your mobility and tasks that you perform on a daily basis. This may include the ability to dress yourself, hold a child, or reach for something up on the top shelf. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is the physical tightening of your arm that restricts movement in these areas. Pain gradually increases overtime, and begins to resolve within 1 to 3 years. Yes, you read that correctly, years. If you had surgery or an illness in the past that restricted movement, this may have caused your …