Radiculopathy is nerve compression Radiculopathy is an irritating condition in which a nerve exiting the spine is put under pressure. The resulting symptoms include: Pain Feelings of tingling and numbness Weakness around the nerve Weakness in the extremities Because spinal nerves literally innervate the rest of your body, compression here is likely to cause dysfunction…
When it comes to chronic back pain, many people will do anything to break free Unfortunately, this desperation often leads people astray into the arms of internet health bloggers, advice columnists and magazine ads; and, even more unfortunately, into the office of doctors who will sell any form of medicine as long as it drives…
From a chiropractor’s perspective, white collar work is a terrifying prospect While the demands of physical labor are taxing on the spine to varying degrees, the demands of non-physical labor are arguably equally damaging, but less quantifiable. What we can say definitively is that humans were not designed to be sat in chairs for hours…
Does your back pain get worse when you bend over? To begin with, bending over is one of the most common causes of back pain, and for most people it all begins with body mechanics. Look at how a child squats down by its knees to inspect something on the ground or retrieve a dropped item. Bending…
No new mother needs more back pain However, the fact remains that back pain is ubiquitous among new mothers adjusting to life with a baby in hand. Some of the main factors that contribute to back pain in new mothers are: Stress and lack of sleep- which are both directly implicated in elevated levels of…
The smallest functional unit of the spine Your spine is made up of thirty-three vertebrae, and between each is a spinal motion segment which is made up of the following main components: The two vertebrae Intervertebral disc Two facet joints Ligaments and other soft tissues for support The first three are known as the articulation…
Circulation is power for body and mind Blood is fuel: it contains oxygen and nutrients that help cells repair and regrow, and allows vital organs including the brain to use those inputs to function better. The most classic way to boost circulation is by exercising: whether you are lifting weights or moving aerobically, the natural…
Spinal elongation provides for decompression And for the myriad people suffering back pain due to compressive forces, they know that you can’t put a price on how good decompression feels. Every single day, our spines undergo a variety of movements, some of which cause compression to the vertebrae. Spinal configurations such as forward head posture, hyperlordosis…
Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of injuries sustained after automobile accidents As Americans, we are a commuting culture. Driving is, for many people, an indelible part of their lifestyle; as a result, we constantly put ourselves at the risk of our own and other’s split second decisions. It is estimated that…
Chiropractic is about prevention Chiropractic care is just as effective at preventing injuries as it is treating them. Unfortunately, many people think of chiropractic only after the fact. At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we would like to change the script: regular chiropractic care provides the maintenance your body needs to thrive just like with any machine.…