For individuals with aches and pains throughout their body, can a foot detox help bring relief? Foot Detox A foot detox involves soaking the feet in an ionic bath to help remove toxins from the body. They can also be performed using acupressure, scrubs, foot masks, and pads. Combined with eliminating toxins, detox is also believed to help enhance blood… Read More
For individuals with stomach issues, can maintaining gut flora balance promote and improve gut health? Gut Flora Balance Maintaining gut flora balance is part of optimal digestive health. Gut microbiota, gut microbiome, or gut flora, are the microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses that live in the digestive tract. The type and amount of bacteria present depend on their… Read More
Tennis requires strength, power, and endurance. Can combining tennis weight training into a player's fitness regimen that is broken up into phases achieve optimal results? Tennis Weight Training In professional sports that utilize weight lifting, the training is often broken up into seasonal phases. (Daniel S Lorenz, Michael P Reiman, John C Walker. 2010) Each phase consists of specific objectives… Read More
Individuals with fixed sagittal imbalance, a condition where the normal curve of the lower spine is greatly reduced or absent altogether that can cause pain and difficulty balancing. Can chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and exercise help improve the condition? Fixed Sagittal Imbalance The condition is commonly known as flat back syndrome and can be present at birth or can happen… Read More
Can combining chiropractic treatment with the common therapies of medication, exercise, and/or physical therapy help relieve sciatic endometriosis pain symptoms? Sciatic Endometriosis Sciatic endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial cells (tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus) grow outside of the uterine lining and compress the sciatic nerve. This places stress and pressure on the nerve causing back,… Read More
Garlic tea is an herbal tonic made from garlic, lemon, and honey. What medicinal uses and benefits can garlic provide that is supported by scientific research? Garlic Tea Garlic tea: Garlic - Allium sativum - is a perennial plant from Central Asia. The plant produces a bulb that is used in cooking and in health remedies all over the world.… Read More
Can non-surgical options be beneficial for many working individuals with low back pain than surgical therapeutic options? Introduction Many working individuals will experience pain in their lower backs due to their demanding workloads that are causing unwanted pressure load on the lumbar region of the spine. With the spine’s main job to support the body’s upper and lower quadrants, many… Read More
Can traction therapy help many individuals dealing with low back pain reduce inflammation and improve quality of life? Introduction When many individuals do everyday activities, if they are not careful, they can cause pain-like issues such as muscle strain, stiffness, and aches in different locations in the upper and lower portions of their bodies. When this happens, it can lead… Read More
Individuals who have suffered cervical acceleration-deceleration/CAD more commonly known as whiplash, can experience headaches, and other symptoms like neck stiffness, pain, fatigue, and shoulder/neck/back discomfort. Can non-surgical and conservative treatments help alleviate the symptoms? Cervical Acceleration - Deceleration or CAD Cervical acceleration-deceleration is the mechanism of a neck injury caused by a forceful back-and-forth neck motion. It happens most commonly… Read More
Can lumbar traction therapy alleviate an individual's lower back pain by restoring weak trunk muscles over time? Introduction The trunk muscles are the body's main stabilizers that support upper body weight and stabilize the lower body weight. These muscles work with the lumbar back muscles so the individual can maintain good posture and be mobile when in motion without pain.… Read More
For individuals with peanut allergies, can finding a peanut alternative be as satisfying as a real creamy or crunchy peanut butter sandwich? Peanut Butter Sandwich Alternatives For individuals who are unable to have a peanut butter sandwich due to an allergy, there are healthy satisfying alternatives. Tree nut butter, seed butter, and deli meats can all satisfy sandwich cravings and… Read More
How does innovated non-surgical treatment help assist individuals with cervical spinal pain to reduce headaches? Introduction Do you or your loved ones often experience headaches that don't disappear? Do you often feel your shoulder and neck muscles ache after looking down at your cell phone? Or do you feel aches after being slouched for an extended period? Many of these… Read More
The Q or quadriceps angle is a measurement of pelvic width that is believed to contribute to the risk of sports injuries in women athletes. Can non-surgical therapies and exercises help rehabilitate injuries? Quadriceps Q - Angle Injuries The Q angle is the angle where the femur/upper leg bone meets the tibia/lower leg bone. It is measured by two intersecting… Read More
Temporomandibular joint disorder causes pain and jaw locking that can be worsened with certain activities. How individuals can manage and prevent flare-ups by learning what not to do to worsen the condition? What Not To Do Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Tenderness, aching, pain, and jaw locking are symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. The temporomandibular joint connects the jaw to… Read More
In individuals with herniated discs, how does non-surgical decompression compare to traditional surgery repair the spine? Introduction When many individuals begin to add unnecessary pressure on their backs, it can lead to damaging results to their spine. The spine is the backbone of the body, allowing the upper and lower sections to be mobile and stabilizing the axial weight overload… Read More