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Primary headaches have no official known cause, while secondary headaches are caused by another physical issue in the body. One example of these headaches most of us are familiar with is cervicogenic headaches.

They’re considered secondary because the source of your pain comes from the neck. Restoring proper motion in the neck is often the most effective way to treat these headaches, and, as you already know, we can help you there!

Trust us, combatting “Tech Neck” is doable without relying on pain meds. Practicing these simple steps consistently will leave you feeling a whole lot better not just an hour or two at a time but day in and day out!
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You can start turning things around right now! Mind your posture, look up and stretch as close to every half hour as you can, and, yes, schedule those periodic adjustments. Your neck will thank you!

Sitting all day can be a real pain in the neck—literally! The truth is that looking down at our phones and screens tends to put us in a, well, weird posture—specifically, forward head posture. Sounds odd, feels worse.

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Our go-to quick fix? Stand up, stretch, and move around every half hour. Yes, really! It’s like hitting the reset button on that build up of stress, strain, and tension. Make it a daily habit so your body can thank you every day!

Did You Know...

Achilles tendinitis is perhaps the most common injury that arises in sports that involve a lot of running. “Jumpers’ Knee” might be the next runner up, especially when it comes to basketball and volleyball players.

Making movement a priority is the best way to keep your spinal discs healthy. Those 23 tiny but mighty shock absorbers in your spine literally absorb the forces of gravity, your posture, and your day to day activites. They need a break!

Try these in conjunction with care for better outcomes!

Here are 4 stretches you can try to relieve piriformis syndrome pain. Learn more about piriformis syndrome on Spine-health: https://bit.ly/2BOzFQJ

Helping you and others like you right here in our community get and stay well is our #1 priority. Thank you for your support and for helping us help more people do exactly that, one referral at a time—looking forward to seeing you soon!

Hold onto your hats, folks—bending your neck to scroll through your phone can put as much as 60 pounds of stress on your spine. That's the weight of 10 bowling balls all concentrated on your neck!

Most leading healthcare organizations now recommend non-pharmacological treatments for the care of chronic pain, including chiropractic.📝

The most common cause of shoulder pain? The tendons. When trapped, that's shoulder impingement. When inflamed, tendinitis or bursitis. When torn, you likely have a rotator cuff tear—but none of these absolutely require surgery.

The SI joint actually connects your low back and pelvis. And given how close it is to both the low back and your hips, it's no wonder the pain from each can be bafflingly identical to the untrained eye.

Headaches fall into two main categories: primary or secondary.🤕

Primary headaches have no official known cause, while secondary headaches are diagnosed as being caused by another physical issue in the body.

Take cervicogenic headaches for example. These headaches are actually referred pain from the neck, so they are considered secondary.💆💆Correcting the cause of the dysfunction in the neck can be a very effective way to treat these headaches

Stress doesn't directly cause headaches - it's our body's reaction to stress that triggers them. When we believe we're in a dangerous situation, our heart and breathing rate, blood flow, and blood pressure all increase rapidly.
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In fact, common modern-day triggers for heightened stress include lack of exercise, sleep, downtime, and even physical tension - things we all tend to experience semi-regularly.

Many people never experience the life-changing benefits of chiropractic care because they have no idea how to choose the right chiropractor.

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If you have a friend, colleague, or family member that could benefit from our care💆💆‍♀️

All types of headaches have one thing in common — they are not "normal" to deal with frequently. The most commonly experienced types of headaches are migraine, tension, and cluster headaches.

Approximately half of those who experience headaches attempt to treat themselves, and this could be why many aren't aware of the non-invasive, natural treatments available that don't involve frequent use of over-the-counter meds💆‍♀️💆

When the way a joint moves changes, other joints have to compensate. To avoid injury (and especially reinjury) and to improve athletic performance, it's crucial to check for and correct any problematic movement patterns.

medication is rarely the best solution. Many pain medications can have side effects like nausea, dizziness, or constipation.

And, to be blunt, medications simply don't do a thing to address the root cause of your low back pain. Addressing the root cause is how you find lasting relief!

That's where treatment options like chiropractic care and physical therapy shine.

Movement truly is medicine for the body. Regular exercise during the week can help reduce the risk of injury on the weekends. And if nagging aches and pains are keeping you sidelined, you know the movement experts to call!

We focus on treating the whole person, not writing prescriptions. We're here to help you identify the root cause of your pain, not mask it with drugs.
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If you've been living with low back pain or other health issues, know that we're here to support you every step of the way.

Whiplash symptoms do not always occur immediately after an accident, and that's true whether we're talking about car, slip and fall, or sports-related accidents.
🤔Consider this….With all that post-impact adrenaline pumping, your brain may not register the pain signals coming from your body. Much of the time, it's only after you've calmed down that pain and other symptoms appear.

✅Movement is how your discs draw in nutrients, so keeping them healthy is often just a matter of being proactive.

✅If you sit for long periods, try to change positions every 15 minutes. If you work at a computer for hours at a time, consider bringing in a standing desk. Do whatever you can to squeeze more movement into your day. Your body will thank you!

Managing your daily choices well = managing your daily stresses well = staying well.

Why It Matters🤔
It all comes down to being proactive daily. Set aside a few minutes to exercise, relax, and count your blessings and make the time to eat balanced meals.

Did You Know...

Pain medications and rest are actually a couple of the least effective ways to find relief from low back pain!

✅Recent studies strongly suggest that it’s often a lack of daily movement that causes back pain to begin in the first place.

In a recent study, researchers found that low back pain patients with disc issues who received chiropractic care experienced the same if not more relief than patients who underwent invasive back surgeries. What's more, it turns out that those individuals who didn't find “great” results with chiropractic care were actually found to be great surgical candidates.

As a conservative care based practice, we're satisfied that so many major, trusted healthcare organizations now actively advocate for non-pharmacological ways to find relief from low back pain.

If you've had neck or back pain that you could put a finger on or felt a sharp pain in your back when moving, chances are it's because your facet joints aren't moving as well as they could.

Recently, major healthcare agencies have recognized that non-pharmacological approaches should be the first line of care to manage chronic pain.
The terrific news is that recent studies indicate that non-drug care options, such as chiropractic, are very effective at helping people reduce pain. Even people with severe chronic pain have benefited from the care that chiropractors can provide.

Numerous studies have shown that adjustments can be more effective than spinal injections for relieving disc related pain. Movement, opening up the channels your nerves pass through with adjustments can help accelerate healing.

Movement based care is the hands down winning strategy for preventing sciatica pain (see what we did there?). We recommend routine chiropractic care and making plans to help get and keep you moving daily.

Stretching the soft tissues in the back, neck, and hips can help relieve back pain. See more back and neck pain stretches from Spine-health on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3vw6oWf