As is the case with every unique structure of the spine, facet joints play an indispensible role in our very human pursuit of movement. These structures are the stabilizing joints located between and behind each vertebra that guide and regulate vertebral articulation. They prevent the spine from rotating or extending to an extreme that would…

For people who have not been involved in any significant trauma, neck pain can be a puzzling occurrence: falling asleep pain free and waking up with a stiff neck is a rum deal. The nonspecific nature of this pain’s origin is the fruit of a collective effort of external aggravators: habitual poor posture, building stress…

Humans seem to be predisposed to poor posture when interacting with electronics: slumping in front of the computer, slouching in front of the television, and now stooping over our cell phones. Through excessive cell phone use, we are subconsciously sentencing our spines to precipitous degradation. At Associates in Chiropractic, we are spreading the word of…

Cell phones have a pretense of being so compatible with our daily lives. For some people, these pocket portals play an indispensable role in their daily routines. Business is conducted, friends are contacted and information is conjured with the flick of a finger or the press of a button; their convenience is what has made…

Changing your diet to accommodate for a herniated disc injury is one of the easiest ways you can influence your recovery; likewise, exercise is an important element of healing. Paying close attention to factors that are within your control can make the difference between a speedy recovery and a drawn out period of pain. At…

There are three primary types of herniated discs, named for their region in the spine: lumbar, thoracic or cervical. Each region shares the load of your body weight and allows for range of motion; intervertebral discs are the shock absorbers, a central component to the essential functioning of your body. A structure subject to as…

A herniated disc is a serious sounding injury: indeed, the pain caused by a herniated disc leads many people to seek out surgery as an option for correcting the problem. Most commonly, however, the disc will naturally heal itself in a matter of weeks to months. For some lucky people, they may not experience even…

We frequently treat patients who complain of back pain with no discernible cause. Chronic low back pain is annoying at the very least, and if it is impacting your quality of life negatively, it should be addressed. When people are suffering from non-specific low back pain, we aim to improve pain by establishing and maintaining…

In the immediate aftermath of an automobile accident, the extent of damage to your body can be hard to determine alone. Adrenaline, the hormone responsible for preparing your body for high-stress situations, has a numbing effect on pain that will wear off in the days following the accident. Symptoms of underlying damage may not manifest…

Migraines: debilitating, unpredictable and unruly. Their intensity is well known and they can last for days with associated symptoms that include nausea and light sensitivity, dizziness and lack of appetite, leaving you feeling physically exhausted. The causes of migraines are as varied and elusive as their cures, but researches know that migraine headaches are related…