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There is one major impeding force we encounter in our daily lives, that we may not even notice is doing any damage – electronics. Hand-held devices and desktops can cause plenty of grief when it comes to neck and back pain. Doctors have now begun to diagnose teens with “text neck,” a modern spine ailment that has become increasingly common with frequent phone usage. Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger are also typical conditions seen when it comes to gaming or constant scrolling through news feed after news feed. Our dependence on these devices may have more negative side effects …

Pressure upon your lower body can cause quite a bit of discomfort. If you’re someone that works on their feet for a number of hours each day, frequents the gym, or even sits in the wrong position without support, you may be experiencing some type of leg pain. Sciatica may be a result of these actions as well. Sciatic nerve pain is extremely common, especially among adults over 30 years of age. Typically, people experience shooting pain down one side of the body, stemming from the low back. If your sciatic nerve becomes irritated, you may experience difficulty walking, muscle …

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 …