Many people have most likely never thought about whether their legs are equal in length or not and what problems may be caused if they are not even. A 2019 study found that about one and 10 adults have lower limbs that are equal length. The remaining 90% had a difference in like link. This […]
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Foot Pain from the Hips? How?
A hip pain examination will of course include a thorough examination of the hip, but it will also expand beyond just the hip area. Doctors of chiropractic examine the whole body, because there could be other locations in the body which could be causing the pain that is in the hip. Anything which affects normal […]
Back and Body Pain Relief Hamstring Strain
Hamstring strains are hard to diagnose because the pain, which is in the hip and upper buttocks region, comes on slowly and is aggravated by repetitive actions such as running, rowing, and biking. It worsens as you sit longer. Hamstring injuries turn chronic when a damaged tendon does not properly heal. This usually happens because […]
These Studies Show How Knee Pain Can be Reduced
How Knee Pain Can Be Reduced Knee pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. For those experiencing chronic knee pain, finding effective pain relief is crucial. Chiropractic manual therapies have shown great promise in managing knee pain, with research demonstrating the positive effects of these treatments. In this blog post, we’ll […]
What We Can Do with Baker’s Cyst
Baker’s cysts are swellings on the back of the knee, which can be very painful when bending the legs. Did you know that about 94 percent of these types of cysts are associated with an intra-articulator disorder, better known as cartilage tears. They can also be established with but not limited to osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, […]
How Running Can Strengthen Knees
Running is one of the most popular exercises for the right reasons. It can be done pretty much anywhere, indoors or outdoors, with little equipment. Many people believe that running leads to osteoarthritis of the knee. Some recent studies have found that running reduces the chances of acquiring OA, and it may even improve pain […]
Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix at Back & Body Pain Relief
PRP therapy already provides some great results in improving the healing of different injuries and pain, including relief from plantar fascitis as shown below. One disadvantage with PRP in the past is that it has always been subject to operator skill and as other variables such as contamination between red and white blood cells which […]
The Two Things to Help Resolve Ankle Injury in Springfield
Ankle injuries can be problematic. While a simple sprain may decrease in pain relatively quickly, the ankle is still weak for a while after and thus susceptible to further injury. Proper treatment and recovery is necessary to help prevent future injury and to ensure the patient is back to full fitness properly. This is particularly […]
Heel Pain: What Is It and How Can I Treat It?
Our feet are complicated things. They’re made up of a complex of bones, joints and (get this) more than 100 tendons. As I said – complicated. And when you have heel pain, you’ve got a problem with the largest bone found in the foot. There are several conditions which might be indicated by heel pain […]
Here’s What Causes Those Calf Cramps You Get While Running
Is there anything more depressing than to be out there tearing up the road, when cramps hit? You’re blazing along and suddenly, they come. Like invisible demons with pitchforks, they stab at you, causing you to waddle your way to finish line. That’s an unfortunate look on anyone but runners dread cramping like no one […]
