Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Do I Have Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction?

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a condition characterized by the improper movement of the SI joint. It usually begins with the instability of the pelvis and low back. Pain can radiate from the back to the legs and imitate sciatic nerve pain. The pain caused by this condition is called sacroiliac joint pain.

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The Science Behind Chiropractic

Imagine fighting for a purpose so powerful that nothing could stop you?

Imagine you held the key to most magnificent healing power, but you were not allowed to use it?

Imagine that this healing power allowed people to express life to the fullest potential, but if it was practiced they would be jailed?

So, when I heard that and read that one thought came to mind, that if people were willing to risk jail for this course, that means that they believed 100% that this healing power was worth more than the extraordinary consequences they faced.

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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Benefits

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (or Cosmetic Acupuncture) has been practiced for thousands of years. Even in ancient China, they valued preserving one’s youth. The beauty of this non-surgical procedure is it enhances vitality from the inside out. Facial rejuvenation with acupuncture is safe. It is a natural alternative to Botox, fillers, and surgery.

The results are not as dramatic as more invasive procedures but will leave you looking like a younger, more radiant “You” without the stigma and recovery time associated with surgery.

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If You’re Hurt in the Morning, Your Bed May Be The Problem

There are very few things in life that we look forward to more than settling in for a good night sleep after a long day. But if you manage to snag eight hours of downtime yet still wake up tired and in pain, your bed may be to blame.

Keep reading for more information on why your mattress matters.

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Top 5 Sciatica Stretches

The following at home sciatica stretches are the most recommended for symptomatic people. Stretching is important for any person’s overall good health. However, for people with moderate or severe sciatica nerve pain, we recommend an SF chiropractor’s assessment first.  

Sciatica specialist Supreet Shah says that sciatica pain can occur for a variety of reasons. He states, “Identifying what doesn’t move is the first step toward solving the problem.” Often, the most problematic body parts are the lower back and hips.

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Scoliosis Home Screening

Treating scoliosis is a race against time. If you catch it on the upward swing, the correct exercises can help reduce curvature and symptoms.

It is unfortunate that many cases aren’t identified until the curve of the spine is too advanced. At that moment, treatment becomes more arduous and the risk of progression increases threefold.

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Top 6 Forward Head Causing Postures

Like magic tricks, most neck pain seems to come out of thin air.

It’s not like you were in a car crash or fell out of a tree house. There is no apparent reason for why your neck hurts. Most people do notice some patterns of their neck pain like it hurts more when you cook, or when you sit at your work desk.

As a San Francisco Chiropractor, most of the new patients that I see have this back-and-forth neck pain that is usually caused by forward head posture. Understanding where this pain comes from is just the beginning of finding the cure. So, I listed the top 5 causes of forward head posture that causes neck pain.

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Chiropractor Takes On Text Neck

In the sports world, repetitive movements and muscle overuse eventually lead to strain and injury.

The consequences of staring down at our cell phones day in and day out? Text neck. It’s the poor posture that results from your forward head posture and adding tension to your cervical vertebrae that make up part of your spine.

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Severe Neck Pain After Sleeping Weird?

A common complaint at our San Francisco chiropractic clinic is

“I have severe neck pain after sleeping weird”.

More often than not, the symptoms felt are ongoing but this one episode is worse than most. Some patients experience neck and shoulder pain after sleeping wrong and others notice tension headaches.

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