A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
While women have worn high heels for decades in an effort to look sexy, it is increasingly having a bad effect on their back, not to mention their knees and feet. Those pricey Manolo Blahniks may look great, but is the price your back pays really worth it? When you wear high heels, they throw off your center of gravity, causing your pelvis to tip forward and forcing the muscles in your hips, th...
Read More →
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral illness common in school age children, characterized by a lack of concentration and the inability to control impulsive behavior. Whereas many parents of small children may view such activity as typical, in the ADHD child they are at such an extreme end of the spectrum that learning becomes difficult. Disruptive actions may ...
Read More →
Trigger points are tight muscle knots that build due to stress and tension in the body. The theory behind trigger point therapy is that waste products accumulate in small areas of muscle surrounding nerve receptors, which causes what feels like stiff bands. These “trigger points” cause muscle tension and pain and may even cause “referred pain,” which is when you feel pain in one part of your bod...
Read More →
While you may not be experiencing extreme hip pain yourself, someone you know may be. Find out what a parent or grandparent is experiencing, along with some helpful tips to get them through. The basics: Your hips and legs support your entire body, providing stability, strength, mobility, and flexibility in your daily activities. Misalignment of the spine can cause both hip and leg pain by irritat...
Read More →
Can your pillow really make a difference in your health and how you feel during the day? Absolutely. CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC offers cervical pillows are specially designed ergonomic supports for your neck. They hold it in the proper position during sleep, while also cradling the head and shoulders. It is important that your neck and head are at proper angles when you are lying down, in order to av...
Read More →
Biotin – aka Vitamin B7 Do you know what Biotin is? Why does a CHIROPRACTOR need to know? We at Chicago Chiropractic are always looking to improve your health... Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H), is one of the water-soluble B-vitamins, necessary for a number of functions, including cell growth, keeping skin, hair and nails healthy, as well as maintaining a well-functioning ne...
Read More →
Alzheimer’s disease is not dementia. As a chiropractor we take even a disease as serious as this into consideration. The difference between the two is that dementia refers to a set of symptoms such as a loss of thinking, reasoning skills, and memory. Dementia may or may not be caused by Alzheimer’s, which is also a disease. As we age it is normal to have some changes in memory. However th...
Read More →
A chiropractor who is a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP) has pursued a post-doctoral specialty provided by the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Wellness Lifestyle Certification Program. The course of study for this credential typically consists of four modules, such as the following, offered by the ICA Council: Scientific and Philosophical Validati...
Read More →
Your spine, or backbone, is the primary physical support for your body. The spine is composed of 33 separate vertebrae, which are flexible and permit standing, bending over, and twisting. The bony vertebrae encase and protect the spinal cord, which is connected directly to the brainstem. A healthy spine is flexible and strong, and it contributes to strong muscles and bones. However, injury, stra...
Read More →
About a third of the millions of people who make appointments with chiropractors every year seek relief from back pain. Back pain can be acute, meaning it happens suddenly, lasts 6 weeks or less and often clears up on its own; or back pain can be chronic, meaning it comes on gradually and lasts 3 months or more. Chronic back pain can be particularly debilitating and can limit movement and mobili...
Read More →
