Rocket City Chiropractic Blog
Best for Back Pain: Cane, Walker, or Something Surprisingly Different
If you have a spinal condition or are unbalanced, you may notice that it impacts your daily functioning, from walking through the grocery store to climbing stairs to simply walking through your home. Not only can pain be an issue, but you may struggle with balance and proper functioning of your legs. Using a cane…
Heal Tailbone Pain Quickly and Safely
People often refer to difficult tasks as being a pain in the behind, but a real pain on the backside is no joking matter. Coccydynia is a pain that affects the spine’s tailbone and results from a fall or from regular jarring motions, such as riding a bike. Coccydynia refers to pain in the area…
Managing Diabetic Symptoms Naturally
Diabetes causes many issues in the body, including the musculoskeletal system. High blood glucose levels can damage the body’s organs, including the kidneys, eyes, gums, feet, and nerves. Problems that are specific to the musculoskeletal system include muscle pain, joint pain or stiffness, joint swelling, decreased ability to move your joints, and a “pins and…
Proper Office Ergonomics and Sitting Position to Prevent Pain
We sit at our desks and slouch over our computers all day at work. While we may not be able to change our workday, we can change our posture to avoid constant back and neck pain. Proper office ergonomics can include things like chair height, location of often used objects, and most importantly, your posture.…
It’s Not Just For Swimmers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimmer’s shoulder is a painful condition most commonly found in competitive swimmers involving the tendons in the shoulder. Sometimes called shoulder impingement, swimmer’s shoulder results from swollen and inflamed tendons that press on the coracoacromial arch, which consists of bones and ligaments in the shoulder. Swimming requires the upper extremities for movement along with above…
Prevent Debilitating Migraine Pain with These Simple Treatments
Migraine headaches cause terrible throbbing pain as well as sensitivity to light and sound. They can be so debilitating that they stop you in your tracks and prevent you from functioning normally. If you’ve ever experienced the severe pain of a migraine, you’ll understand why you would want to do anything you can to prevent…