As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes that can lead to a variety of health problems. Some of the most common senior health conditions include arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and headaches. Chiropractic care can be a safe and effective way to treat these conditions and improve the overall health and well-being of seniors. Arthrit...
The physical demands of pregnancy often lead to back pain, sciatica, headaches, and other musculoskeletal issues. Chiropractic care offers safe, effective relief for expecting mothers in the Denver area. Keep reading to learn more about chiropractic treatment during pregnancy. We'll cover when to start chiropractic care, how it helps common pregnan...
If you suffer from chronic neck, back or muscle pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, your chiropractor may recommend incorporating dry needling into your treatment plan. Dry needling provides targeted relief for tight, knotted muscles that other therapies can't always adequately address. Keep reading to learn what dry needling involves, how it red...
Being in a car accident often results in pain, limited mobility, headaches, and other issues from musculoskeletal injuries. While emergency medical treatment is critical right after a collision, chiropractic care is highly recommended for fully resolving auto accident injuries. Chiropractors use non-invasive, hands-on techniques to address the root...
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...
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...
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...
All food is composed of nutrients, which are the building blocks of life. The health of our spine and surrounding muscles rely heavily on which nutrients we do, or do not, provide our bodies. By harnessing the immense power contained in your diet, you unlock your body's capacity for healing. The benefits range widely, even in treatment of ost...
Have you ever noticed that when you're feeling less than stellar, say, perhaps a little bit stressed or depressed about something, you tend to hunch down with shoulders rolled inward? This posture generally signifies that your body is in protection mode. But something you may not have noticed, is that even if you're not experiencing stress, you may...
Unfortunately, once in a while, someone you or someone you know will get into a car accident. The most important thing is to not panic, get out of the car and make sure you're okay make sure your friends and family that were driving with you are okay and make sure the other driver is okay too. Once that happens, let's get all our ducks in a row. Wh...
In 1910, D.D. Palmer identified the causes of vertebral subluxation as the Three T's— thoughts, trauma and toxins. These basic concepts he laid down for the profession he founded have survived the test of time. So how do the Three T's cause subluxation and affect the function of the nervous system as a whole? Trauma Let's consider the area of traum...
Chiropractic is a natural form of healthcare and because it's non-invasive and doesn't involve the use of drugs or surgery it's generally regarded as extremely safe. A chiropractor will do a very careful case history and examination and choose the proper techniques and protocols that are right for your health history, for your body type, and for yo...
When it comes to chiropractic adjustments and children, we get asked what exactly does the adjustment do for them. Especially when we discuss why is it important for the overall health of the child. Well, we as chiropractors are concerned about the small misalignments that happen along the spinal column. It's those small misalignments that create t...
