Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a painful condition which is exactly what it sounds like – a painful loss of mobility in the shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder begins with pain and limited mobility. Both aspects of the condition worsen over time. But then, almost magically, it resolves in from 1 to 3 […]
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Springfield Chiro Reveals His Life Hack for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Life hack for neck and shoulder pain Often times by sitting at a desk or computer for extended amounts of time, our neck and shoulders can start to experience pain. This is a major problem we see with office workers, so here at Springfield Chiropractic, we’ve come up with five fast life hacks to help […]
Springfield Chiro Explains How to Loosen Trap Muscles
Life gets crazy and very busy at times. Here at Springfield Chiropractic, we understand that. While we realize this, we also encourage you to plan a visit in if you are having a serious problem or pain that won’t go away. Tight trap muscles in the upper back/trap area can happen quite often. Although we […]
Car Wreck Plus Neck Pain may Equal Whiplash
It’s a normal day. You’re driving along, minding your own business and obeying the rules of the road. Maybe you’re singing along to the music on the radio. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. Then, BAM! Seemingly out of nowhere, your car is hit by another vehicle. It sounds like an explosion. The […]
5 Simple Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive motion is the over-arching cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, which refers to pain, tingling or numbness in the hand. Most commonly associated with those who perform keyboarding tasks for a living, anyone pursuing activities requiring repetitive motion in the hands and wrists is at risk. When the median nerve which extends from your wrist […]
8 Tips for Preventing a Recurring Sports Injury
The horrible truth is that any sports injury can become a recurring problem. So, the best thing any athlete can do is to treat the body like the finely-tuned machine it is – with mindful respect. Some injuries can’t be avoided, but there’s a lot you can do to prevent them, so I’m offering my […]
Shoulder pain – which exercises are best?
The most complex joint in the human body, the shoulder is highly susceptible to injury. It doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete, a construction worker or a nurse, your shoulders take a beating from any number of strenuous activities and when you’re hurt, you’re good and hurt. For shoulder pain, which exercises are best? I […]
Three Essential Things Runners Should Do Before Starting Running
Three Essential Things Runners Should Do Before Starting Running It is marathon season now, and most serious competitors are far into training. For those who are not as serious and just starting to get out now that the bad, cold weather is mostly gone, you will want to start back up gently. At a fast […]
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Surgery or Conservative Care?
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Surgery or Conservative Care? Our Springfield NJ sports doctor explains this: Are conservative treatments like physical therapy or chiropractic less likely to ease pain and help than surgical intervention for lumbar herniated discs? Our Springfield chiropractor explained that this may not be true. Research was found by the previously known British Medical […]
Slouching – Does It Really Matter?
Lately, there’s been a lot of debate about slouching and its negative health effects. There really are people in this world who don’t believe it’s important whether you slouch or not. But think about it. What are the semiotics of slouching? When you picture someone who’s not feeling well, or is sad/depressed, what’s the mental […]
