Author: naturalwaychiro

This 4-minute video supplies helpful answers to some of the most frequently asked new patient questions. Watch as actual chiropractic patients comment about their first visits with their chiropractor. By knowing what’s going to happen in advance, you can relax, participate and enjoy your first visits with us. We often hear from our newest patients […]

Pain of any kind is a signal that something’s amiss. Some people silence their symptoms with a pain reliever and ignore the message. But that would be like removing the battery to quiet a smoke detector! Two Common Causes The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause […]

Chiropractic techniques that work so well with the spine can be applied to other joints of the body. Virtually every joint is susceptible to fixations and malfunctions that impair function and range of motion. Trauma, micro-traumas, vibrations and repetitive motions are often culprits. The Tunnel The carpal tunnel is a band of ligaments and small […]

It’s called a pinched nerve because that’s what it feels like. But there’s a lot more going on! Like an open window, nerve openings along your spine must be clear and unobstructed. The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal cord while permitting normal turning and bending. Pairs of nerve roots, one on […]

At first glance, most people don’t see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child. Many pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care. Pre-Conception Chiropractic care prepares the body to be as […]

A disc can’t slip. But it can wedge, bulge, protrude and herniate. Chiropractic care may help. Space for Nerves The most serious disc problem is a prolapsed disc in which the soft center ruptures and leaks. The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal column. It attaches to the vertebra above […]

You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly being pushed forward! You’re being rear-ended! In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction. Then, your body changes directions, […]

Spinal joints that aren’t moving right can choke or irritate nearby nerves. Chiropractic adjustments add motion to these stuck joints, reducing nervous system disruption. Then, health has the best opportunity to return. Like lifting a heavy rock off your toe, our patients often report a pleasant sense of release directly following their adjustments. Many Techniques […]