Wrist pain can deter you from your everyday activities. It’s difficult to be productive with that kind of nagging pain. Determining what has caused you pain may help you to treat symptoms and prevent future injury or chronic pain. You may need medical attention, or...
When you spend a majority of the day sitting at a desk, it’s easy to have poor posture. Over time, this poor posture can instill bad habits in you and take its toll on your body. Ever had your neck ache after a long day...
Have you been involved in a car accident recently? If so, you may have symptoms that you have not even noticed or have brushed aside. These often unnoticed injuries could worsen if left untreated. 1. Whiplash Perhaps the most common among car accident injuries—whiplash. This injury...
Thinking of getting a massage? Before you book an appointment, get to know the different types of massages and how they may benefit you. If you’re looking to relieve some pain in a specific spot, a structural massage may be the answer for you. By...
Seeing a chiropractor seems to be something that we put on our to-do list that never gets done. Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to put off the visit until we’re in dire need. Don’t let your back pain turn into a chronic...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to a pain along the path of the sciatic nerve—stemming in your back and reaching down your legs. The sciatica nerve spans from the lower back down the back side of each leg to the feet. This pain can affect the...
Most medical and athletic professionals suggest that you stretch regularly. It’s recommended that you warm up your muscles with a light jog or walk, and then stretch them before strenuous activity. Stretching after exercise can help to reduce lactic acid, which leads to sore and...
Not knowing what is causing your discomfort can be, well, a real pain in the neck. Though neck pain is very common, the suffering can be very acute and distracting at times. Getting to the source of the problem could help you to solve it...
Sitting at a desk all day can be tough on your back, shoulder, and neck muscles. Work these stretches into your daily routine to avoid tightness. Just a few quick stretches, that can be done at on near your desk, could help you to have...
A deep tissue massage uses intense finger pressure with firm and slow strokes to rub out muscles. Though a deep tissue massage is not ideal for rest and relaxation it does have many long-term therapeutic effects. These health benefits will help to relieve pain in...