Neck Pain: How Can Massage Help You?

Neck pain is a common complaint among adults. It can be caused by stress, poor posture, or injury, often accompanied by headaches, shoulder aches, arm numbness, and tingling. Massage therapy can help to relax muscles in the neck, relieve pain, and increase the range of motion for your neck. A good massage therapist should be …

Chiropractic Care after Spinal Fusion Surgery | O’Dell Family Chiropractic

In some cases, patients who have undergone spinal fusion surgery are still able to receive adjustments. The spine is a difficult area of the body that requires constant care and attention. For those with spinal disease or other issues, chiropractic treatments may offer relief from symptoms such as pain in the neck or back, numbness, …

Things you Need to Know About Whiplash

Your neck plays a vital role in your overall productivity. If you are suffering from pain or irritation, it might lessen your efficiency and productivity. One common neck problem is whiplash. It is a neck injury that happens because of excessive force and the continuous movement of your neck. Rear-end accidents are also one of …

Proper Lifting Tips And Techniques To Prevent Back Pain

While there are various reasons why most people suffer from lower back pain, understanding the cause and taking precautions can reduce the pain and discomfort that you feel. Pain in your lower back can gradually affect your lifestyle, routine, and mobility.  One of the significant issues associated with the discomfort you may not be aware …

Benefits of Therapy Massage and Chiropractic – How They Work Together

Therapeutic massage, commonly known as ‘massage therapy,’ is the scientific manipulation of the body’s soft tissues through hands-on techniques, treating body stress or pain naturally. This practice can be performed by a masseuse, physical therapist, and chiropractor. Many people sought this natural treatment in conjunction with chiropractic care. Chiropractic medicine focuses on disorders of the …

Dealing With Golf Injuries: How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Golf is an athletic sport that demands the use of multiple parts of your body, resulting in overuse and leading to injuries or chronic pain problems over time. Although it’s athletic, golf is a relatively low-risk sport. However, you can still be at risk of attaining several injuries due to overuse if you play it …

Relieving Back and Neck Pain with Self Massage Therapy

If you frequently suffer from back and neck pain, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a massage in these areas. However, visiting a masseuse can become expensive, and it’s not always convenient because sometimes you may need a quick fix when the aching creeps up to your neck or back after a long day at …

Relieving Headaches: How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help

According to the IHS (International Headache Society), 40% of Americans experience headaches, whether it be due to tension or migraines. Frequent or not, headaches are not something to live with and endure. Muscle contractions that happen in the head and neck region are the number one cause of headaches. These can happen for several reasons, …

Avoiding Low Back Pain When Pregnant

A growing child inside a woman’s body during pregnancy has various effects and one of the most uncomfortable one is low back pain. Pregnancy causes weight gain, ligament-loosening hormones and a shift in a woman’s center of gravity. All these things stress the lower and mid back especially in the fifth and seventh month.  As …

How Ruptured Discs Steal Your Peace of Mind

According to experts, at least a quarter of the adult population will experience ruptured or herniated discs in their lifetime. The current lifestyle makes people prone to ailments of the musculoskeletal system and one of the most common is the ruptured discs.  This condition can become a chronic problem. People often feel the symptoms when …