The Graston Technique utilizes effective instruments that chiropractors use to help break up myofascial adhesions. Using stainless steel instruments, trained professionals can perform what is essentially a highly targeted and intense deep tissue therapy.
This new, controlled inflammation, helps to increase blood flow and promote the healing process.
Should you foam roll the low back?
The foam roller is an instrument used to increase mobility and improve your soft tissue quality. When it comes to the benefits of foam rolling, there is a big difference between the thoracic spine and the lumbar spine.
You should never foam roll your lower back (lumbar spine). I’m going to tell you exactly what to focus on instead if you are attempting to loosen up a stiff lower back.
Fibromyalgia (FM) research has it that approximately 2% of the total number of people living in the United States suffer from this widespread disease.
Women are 10 times affected more than men.
With the numerous symptoms experienced by FM patients, it’s urgent to find the right solution to this disease.
One of the most common questions asked by patients and skeptics is “Can scoliosis be fixed by a chiropractor?”
Most of the times, we have heard this question from people who have in the past had some poor experience with chiropractors. Probably what they were promised wasn’t what they got in addition to a couple of other reasons.
I strongly believe that a chiropractor can assist you in improving your life’s quality. But the answer to the above question requires a more in-depth analysis.
Your body houses the spine which is the foundation that keeps you whole. If our spines were where our face is we would all be taking better care of it regardless of age. We have made a list of activities that will probably damage your spine.
In life, we have various lifestyle choices we classified as healthy for us. These include rest, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in exercises that make keep our bodies healthy. We religiously follow procedures by watching the type of food we eat and the kind of activities we do. It is a fantastic idea to participate in these activities that promote the general well-being of the body as it doesn’t exclude any individual. Any person can take part in these exercises irrespective of his or her age and social status.
It is disheartening to see millions of people follow these guidelines of eating patterns and body exercises but ignore the most significant part of a healthy lifestyle.
Acupuncture and chiropractic care are in a position to deliver amazing health benefits to your body. Have you ever wondered what would happen when these two get combined with each other? A variety of studies have been conducted in the past to figure out how chiropractic care and acupuncture complement each other. Here is a list of some of the amazing health benefits that you will be able to enjoy when both these treatment options get combined with each other.
Headache or head pain is one of the most common painful conditions. It is estimated that 7 of 10 people will experience a headache at least once a year.
The pain may be isolated to a certain location, occur on one or both sides of the head, radiate across the head from one point, or may be generalized involving the whole head. The headaches can be manifested as sharp or dull pain, or throbbing sensation. Most often they arise spontaneously, but sometimes can be triggered by physical or mental activity, and can last from less than an hour to several days or weeks.
Over 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Many will develop chronic low back pain which is back pain that persists for over 90 days.
Some will develop low back pain that goes away…but then it returns and becomes worse. Just about every case is unique and should be treated as such.
