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How a Chiropractor Can Help with Sports Injuries

You were injured playing sports, and now you have one goal in mind: to recover quickly so you can get back on the playing field. Reaching that goal is easy when you see a chiropractor. Your chiropractor can treat a variety of sports injuries, including strains, sprains, hyperextensions, neck injuries, and repetitive motion injuries. Most importantly, the provider can help you recover quickly, so you’ll be back in the game in no time.


Reasons Extra Adjustments Help When You’re Stressed

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Whilst we may try to do all that we can to avoid it, it often sneaks up on us when we least expect it. There can be a huge number of different things that are causing stress in your life from your job or business, to your health, financial worries, family and kids. Whatever the cause of your elevated stress levels, it is important that you get these under control as soon as you can. One of the main reasons for this is because stress places the body under a great deal of strain and this can have physical as well as emotional effects. For example, stress has been proven to cause an inflammatory response in the body, and excessive inflammation has been linked to a range of health problems including autoimmune disorders, heart disease and stroke. Stress can also take a toll on your emotional health and wellbeing. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments are a very effective treatment for managing stress and helping patients to avoid any associated conditions. 


How can a Chiropractor help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sometimes referred to as CTS, is a painful nerve injury that interferes with the lives of countless people around the globe every year. It is caused by the compression of the median nerve, which is the main nerve that runs down the forearm to the hand and is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain to the limb and vice-versa. Fortunately, there are numerous treatments that can alleviate the suffering and other symptoms experienced by patients with CTS. One of the most effective solutions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is to visit a chiropractor.


Treating Scoliosis with Chiropractic Care

There are several different types of scoliosis, and these relate to the age you are when scoliosis first develops, and the underlying cause of your condition (if known). These can also determine how severely you are likely to be affected by scoliosis.


Treating Severe and Chronic Lower Back Pain with Chiropractor Treatment

It is critical for patients to not only understand the type of treatment plans that may be offered. It will also help them make the most of their treatment. Here, we will discuss the ins and outs of the initial exam, as well as potential treatment plans that may be elected to relieve lower back pain.


Massage Therapy Treatment

If you have ever felt stressed, tired and in need of a little TLC, then you may have considered booking yourself in for a massage. A massage is a well-known practice for helping people to relax, unwind and find a sense of inner calm. However, that’s not all that massage can do for us and our bodies. Massage therapy is undoubtedly valuable for patient’s emotional wellbeing, but it can also have a profound effect on their physical health.


Does My Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care After an Accident?

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, then you may require chiropractic care in order to remedy any alignment issues that were a result of the collision. Of course, most people have the concern that their insurance will not cover chiropractic care. However, you should rest assured that comprehensive collision insurance does cover chiropractic care. The number of visits may vary from insurance to insurance, but it is worth your time to review your policy to see just how many treatments you can have.


Stress Awareness Month

On a typical day, Americans will encounter an untold number of stressors. Things that happen in the course of a daily routine can take a toll on the body, making...


Top Five Symptoms Of Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic Nerve Pain If you're experiencing back and/or leg pain, you may wonder if your sciatic nerve is to blame. Sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating. It's important that you work...


Most Common FAQ’s About Whiplash Injuries

Whiplash is perhaps the most common auto accident injury. Even a minor accident can produce whiplash symptoms. At the Spine Clinic in Salem, we have ample experience with whiplash treatment...