Have you begun to experience numbness, weakness, or pain that radiates down from your lower back to one of your legs? Has this pain at times even reached your heel? If so, you're showing the main signs of sciatic nerve compression, also called sciatica. Sciatica is one of the most common forms of nerve

The adult human body is made up of 206 bones, which perform like a structural scaffolding that helps support the body to move (or ambulate). And except for one neck bone (the hyoid bone), the rest of the bones connect to at least one additional bone. The junction/point where two bones lie adjacent to

Pregnancy is an exciting and trying time for families. While many mothers are overjoyed about bringing new life into the world, there are a host of difficulties that come with the process. A mother's body goes through many changes, and many are painful. Back pain, for example, is a very common side effect

The term "whiplash" describes a specific type of motion in which your cervical spine (that is, your neck) is quickly, intensely, repeatedly, and forcefully jolted back and forth. This abrupt and unexpected motion can lead to a spinal misalignment/subluxation or cause damage to nerves and other soft tissue

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to a specific type of medical condition that happens when the discs that support and cushion the spine’s vertebrae deteriorate and break down, losing water and their natural flexibility and causing pain and stiffness. The condition typically happens as a function

Caring for Your Joints and Muscles While Traveling It’s that time of year again. The holidays are around the corner, which means many will be traveling to visit loved ones. While you focus on making your travel plans, packing your bags, and shopping for gifts, don’t forget to take care of your joints

Participating in sports at any age is an enjoyable way to stay fit, healthy, and young at heart. However, even the most elite athletes, as well as weekend warriors, understand there is always a potential that a sports-related injury could sideline them for a few days or longer. Fortunately, healthcare

Extremity pain refers to the soreness, throbbing, shocks, and other uncomfortable sensations one can experience in one's hands, arms, feet, or legs. Extremity pain can be sourced to a wide variety of factors – arising from small or minor issues to more severe – and often, yet to be diagnosed, underlying

Spinal decompression refers to a traction-based, non-surgical therapeutic technique used by chiropractors to reduce and manage the discomfort and pain associated with spinal disc issues and other medical afflictions that may affect the spine. As a therapeutic intervention, spinal decompression has been

Lower back pain is a common occurrence. According to a 2022 Harris Poll, Chronic lower back pain affects nearly three adults out of ten. And of those experiencing some chronic low back pain – about one-third describe the pain as severe to extremely severe. The CDC, in a study in 2019, revealed statistics