Participating in sports, whether recreational or competitive, comes with the risk of injuries. The impact from physical activity puts strain on muscles, bones, and joints. While most sports injuries are minor, some can develop into chronic issues without proper treatment and rehabilitation. That's where seeking Denver chiropractic care can help opt...
If you suffer from chronic muscle tightness and pain, your chiropractor may recommend dry needling as part of your treatment plan. This technique uses thin filament needles to target trigger points and release muscular tension. But is dry needling a service all chiropractors offer? While some chiropractors are extensively trained in dry needling, o...
Being in a car accident can cause more than just surface injuries. The force of impact strains muscles, damages connective tissue, and jars vertebrae out of place. Even without broken bones, car crash injuries often result in ongoing back and neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and other issues. That's why visiting a chiropractor soon after a collisio...
The duration of your back pain after an accident depends on the severity of your injury. In some cases, back pain from a rear-end collision goes away after only a few days or weeks. In other cases, you might have sustained an injury that will require chiropractic treatment. Even if you went to an emergency room after your accident, you still might ...
Occasionally, chronic back pain can be caused by something called "chronic passive tension." If your muscles are contracted while you aren't using them, ligaments and tendons are strained. You feel this as a constant stiffness. Unless you have an undiscovered muscular injury, you might be suffering from CPT. When you lift a heavy box, hunch over yo...
Yes, massage guns are good for relieving back pain, as well as pain in other parts of the body. However, like any tool, a massage gun is only as good as the handler's skill allows. Furthermore, if you have an underlying problem that's causing your pain, a massage gun won't heal it. In this article I'll discuss massage guns, their benefits, and thei...
Occasionally, chronic back pain can be caused by something called "chronic passive tension." If your muscles are contracted while you aren't using them, ligaments and tendons are strained. You feel this as a constant stiffness. Unless you have an undiscovered muscular injury, you might be suffering from CPT. When you lift a heavy box, hunch over yo...
The duration of your back pain after an accident depends on the severity of your injury. In some cases, back pain from a rear-end collision goes away after only a few days or weeks. In other cases, you might have sustained an injury that will require chiropractic treatment. Even if you went to an emergency room after your accident, you still might ...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a growing concern and updates are being released every day. Although the current statistics of this virus, relative to the action that is being done, may seem extreme to many, it is clear that we are practicing an overabundance of caution. We want to take this opportunity to ensure your health and wellbeing at Discover Hea...
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) cause much more than just a sore neck and headaches. Research has shown that even a low speed collision of 6.8 miles per hour (MPH) can cause serious damage to your cervical spine. Damage that may not be immediately apparent and difficult to diagnose. Because some of the injuries may not show up for days, weeks, or eve...
