Any type of injury or pain to a joint or muscle can be helped by following the RICE method, a technique for reducing swelling, easing pain, and speeding up the healing process. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. This treatment is one of the best home care remedies for hip pain, whether it [...]
Everybody feels pain now and then. It is the body’s way of telling you that there is something wrong, after all. However, if the pain lasts longer than usual, then it’s not normal anymore. What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is not like any other regular kind of pain that goes away by itself. Chronic [...]
Use of pain medication is the most common and convenient way of treating chronic pain, but easier isn't necessarily always better. In fact, a recent study suggests that you may get more pain relief from spinal manipulation than with most popular pain medication. Is Chiropractic Care Really Better than Pain Medication for Chronic Pain Care? [...]
Many people suffering from back, neck, arm, and leg pain, as well as headaches, seek pain relief alternatives to help ease the pain. Chiropractic treatment is one of the most favored alternative non-surgical treatments by most. How Does Chiropractic Care Help with Pain Relief? Chiropractic is a type of health care profession that offers a [...]
About 22 million Americans resort to chiropractic treatment annually. With an aging population, those numbers are bound to go higher. If you are thinking about seeking out chiropractic services in Phoenix, here are a few things to keep in mind. Know Your Options Chiropractic treatments use a number of therapeutic measures. These can include heat [...]
Most types of neck pain are caused by traumas like muscle strains or sprains that heal relatively fast. Your doctor will typically start with conservative care, such as pain medications, heat or ice therapy on the affected site, physical therapy, and muscle conditioning. These usually are enough to treat most kinds of neck pain. However, [...]
If you play sports, then you are well aware that accidents happen all the time. Sports-related injuries are often not too serious, such as a simple sprained ankle or pulled muscle. However, many professional athletes have suffered from severe injuries that could indefinitely pause their career or even potentially put an end to it. Fortunately, [...]
Chiropractic care is a natural way of treating the spinal column for any misalignment, as it doesn’t involve any surgery or drugs. You may think of it as a sort of physical therapy that adjusts the joints to help reduce spinal nerve stress. This is ideal for pregnant women because they are more prone to [...]
Experiencing pain is the body’s way of alerting you to a possible injury. However, if the pain lingers for more than 12 weeks or so, then it’s no longer normal. In some cases, the pain may even last for years. Chronic pain can reduce your flexibility and limit your mobility. In fact, it affects approximately [...]
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can degrade your quality of life, so it's only natural for you to seek effective treatments for this ailment. Many turn to opioid medications for quick pain relief. Unfortunately, such drugs are quite addictive and potentially deadly. Chiropractic offers an alternative to these medications as it is often [...]