There are actually four types of disc herniations. Each one can present with different symptoms and treatment can vary. Disc Bulge- In the picture below it’s labelled degeneration. This is a broad pushing out of the disc. Sometimes this can put pressure...
A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that causes pressure on the exiting nerve root and causes pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. A chiropractor is a doctor that specializes in correcting subluxations. This correction, either by hand or instrument,...
A very common diagnosis for patients with back or neck pain is arthritis. Specifically this is osteoarthritis. There is also rheumatoid arthritis that is an auto-immune disease that tends to mainly be seen in the fingers, wrists, feet and ankles. The picture below...
Chiropractic is a medical profession that focuses on correction of the spine to decrease subluxations. A subluxation is a rotation of your vertebrae (the bones of your spine) that causes compression on a nerve root. There are three ways a nerve can become pinched in...
I’m sure you have seen in the news or read on Facebook or Twitter how many people are effected by opioid addiction. It is an incredibly difficult addiction to overcome and unfortunately can lead to a heroin addiction, which is all too available in our area. A...
