What is Osteopathy? Osteopathic therapy is both a natural medicine and a treatment philosophy that applies the knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body to treat disease, disorder, and dysfunction. Osteopaths use their hands to identify the cause of the problem and restore order in all systems: the musculoskeletal (muscles and bones), respiratory, […]
Deep tissue massage is a popular treatment choice for people who suffer from muscle tension and soreness. This type of massage uses deep, slow strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. While it can be more intense than other types of massage, deep tissue massage can offer significant relief for chronic pain and tension. Deep tissue
Smoking and neuropathy Because smoking narrows your arteries and blood vessels, it can restrict blood flow to your arms and legs, and cause nerve damage. Smoking is a major risk factor for both the development and progression of nerve damage in your legs and feet. This is called “diabetic neuropathy,” and it results in a
Blood Pressure In 2007, George Bakris, the world expert on hypertension, published a study with a team of researchers in the Human Journal of Hypertension showing that one upper cervical chiropractic adjustment had the same effect as two blood pressure-lowering drugs. Even more fascinating, the effects of just one adjustment lasted more than six months! Compared to the
Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient populations – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. Massage therapy is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft tissues
OCTOBER 10 IS MENTAL HEALTH DAY The physical body is connected to the mind and vice versa. All-natural chiropractic care will also help with anxiety and depression by improving overall physical health. Exercise is known to have mood-alleviating effects, and chiropractic care boosts joint mobility and reduces pain, allowing patients to engage in physical activity
Sacroiliac Pain Your sacroiliac (SI) joint is a big joint at the bottom of your spine. SI joint problems cause a different type of low back pain. You may feel this pain in your buttock or the back of your thigh. Chiropractors treat this type of pain with chiropractic adjustment. The chiropractor might also teach
Deep tissue massage is a popular treatment choice for people who suffer from muscle tension and soreness. This type of massage uses deep, slow strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. While it can be more intense than other types of massage, deep tissue massage can offer significant relief for chronic pain and tension. Deep tissue
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