The spine is a wondrous structure that enables our bodies to be active and productive. Sometimes, though, the spine curves away from its normal shape and can reduce the quality of life. This condition is known as scoliosis, and it affects about three percent of...
Involvement in sports offers people of all ages great physical and psychological benefits. The only downside may be that it also creates an opportunity to be injured. Injuries may throw your life and health out of balance, but knowing how to prevent and heal them can...
Now that pandemic restrictions are easing, many of us are enjoying our new freedom to travel, catching up with people and places we’ve been longing to see. With travel, though, often comes extra strain on backs and necks. We advise our patients at Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic...
For most parents, the only thing more important than their own health is that of their babies. They want their kids to live long, healthy lives, and they have high standards for any treatments they seek for their children. In a recent study, mothers whose babies...
Your blood pressure is one of the functions of your body that often works invisibly. Millions of Americans have blood pressure that’s too high (a condition also known as hypertension), and many are unaware they have it. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive...
Poor positioning when using tech devices and computers may lead to more than just an aching neck or back. Evidence shows increasingly that poor posture can cause long-term health damage. At Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic, we want to help you take control of your health naturally, with...
The word kinetic is used to describe something that’s relating to or resulting from motion. Muscles and joints need to move; the heart needs aerobic exercise. Your spine, directed by your brain through the central nervous system, coordinates the complex movements of your muscles and joints with...
Millions of people suffer from sciatica, the nerve pain that originates in the lower back and zips down the leg. Many turn to medications for pain that often present a serious danger of side effects and even addiction. The good news is that most people...
The historic pandemic that’s suspended lives around the world has caused a huge spike in stress levels, leading to a higher likelihood of illness and injury for many. That’s why it’s essential to learn how to reduce the harmful effects of stress and protect your...
Your nervous system assists your brain as the central processing center of your body, coordinating all of its functions, both voluntary and involuntary. The spine, in particular, plays a vital role in relaying signals through the nervous system. Any health problem that impairs the nervous...