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 …
As a Chiropractor, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “Should I use heat or ice?” The answer depends on what type of injury you are trying to treat. Both cold and superficial heat can decrease the symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The most general answer is always use ice for acute injuries (within the past 72 hours) and use a combination of ice and heat for chronic (long-standing) injuries. However, to make the best decision, you need to understand what ice and heat can do. ICE Applying ice to an injured muscle or joint can …