Overcoming Herniated Discs with Cox Flexion/Distraction
The varying degrees of herniated disc injuries While no one in their right mind would disagree that herniated discs are a serious injury, it must be said that there is quite a range of severity within the same injury. Most herniated discs will heal themselves given time, rest and rehabilitation. But others evolve into a chronic condition…
The Effectiveness of Common Chiropractic Techniques
What makes chiropractic care so effective? We could say our focus on the spine and nervous system as the root of dysfunction and pain; or it could be the fact we specialize only in musculoskeletal disorders; finally, it could be how our techniques focus on correcting problems at their source rather than treating the surface…
Relieving Sciatica During Pregnancy
No your baby is not pressing on your sciatic nerve This is a misconception that was invented to explain a higher incidence of sciatica during pregnancy. While pregnancy does not translate directly into sciatica, it does create a boiling pot of factors that can leave you vulnerable to developing this dreaded condition. Less activity, poor…
What Would Your Chiropractor Say? Getting Rid of Unhealthy Habits
When it comes to spinal health habits, do you really know better? As humans, we are good at avoiding what’s good for us, and even better at embracing unhealthy habits. Now, we are not equating laziness with human nature but it seems that despite our best intentions we often fall short; and when we fall…
The Connection Between Stress and Chronic Pain
When chronic pain emerges in the absence of a definable condition We most often treat chronic pain that stems from conditions including injuries, degenerative spinal conditions and autoimmune disorders like osteoarthritis. But chronic pain doesn’t have to have a definable cause; it can also come about due to stress and anxiety. While people are used…
Chiropractic is Frontline Healthcare for Chronic Pain Management
Chiropractic is first-line pain management and general wellness care At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we believe that living well means living without pain. Or at least, living with as little pain as possible given the circumstances. Chronic pain is defined as pain that last for more than 3 months, which makes for a very broad category.…
Face to Face with Hypermobility: When Excess Range of Motion Causes Pain
Are you more mobile than most people? While lack of range of motion has become ubiquitous in society, the health world places a lot less focus on people who have hypermobility. Hypermobility, known more commonly as loose joints or double-jointedness, occurs in about 10% of the population. Often genetic in nature, it comes down to a factor…
Regaining a Normal Life Post Accident
After the accident Even after a “small” accident, your life is heavily impacted; even if you deem yourself uninjured, there can still be psychological scars and injuries under the surface. After all, the human body can only withstand so much radical movement; a seemingly innocuous accident can push our bodies to the outer limit of…
Understanding Personal Injury Protection in Florida
PIP is the main form of insurance coverage for vehicle drivers in the state of Florida Florida PIP is a no-fault insurance coverage that helps motorists pay medical bills and lost wages in the even of auto accident and injury in the state of Florida. Whether you are a rush-hour commuter or a leisurist day-tripper,…
Add the Activator Method Into Your Healthcare Plan
The Activator Method is an important tool in our chiropractic arsenal The Activator Method is one of the most important diagnostic and treatment tools we have in our arsenal at Hayes Family Chiropractic; it further diversifies the amount of tools we have at our disposal to help you manage your musculoskeletal disorder. We use the…