Dealing with back pain or neck discomfort? You're not alone. Many people face this struggle every day. Spinal adjustment might be the answer you're seeking. Chiropractors say that spinal adjustments can help ease pain. They move your spine to make it work better and hurt less....
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...
We all know that if a person doesn’t have their health, nothing much else matters. Without good health, your world narrows and you have to put off achieving your dreams. This is especially true if you are in pain from a spine that’s been injured...
Low back pain represents the single leading cause of disability in the world Over 80% of people experience low back pain at some point in their life. Total costs relating to low back pain estimate at greater than $100 billion annually. Two-thirds of that $100 billion...
Cervical Curve is the Arc of Life Research shows that a loss of neck curvature increases the likelihood of a disc herniation. A study also showed that appropriate correction and restoration to the neck curve produced lower rates and degrees of disc problems. Chiropractic care offers...
Opioids Opioids act on receptors in the brain. Signals sent to opioid receptors block pain and lead to feelings of euphoria. Different types of opioids vary in form (i.e. powder, tar, pill, liquid), potency, duration of effects, manner of production, and potential for addiction. How are they...
End of Summer Checklist It is the end of summer and children returning to school represents a time for check-ups and annual measurements. Children usually take an annual trip to a physician for baseline monitoring of blood pressure, heart, and physical wellness. Older student-athletes undergo mandatory...
A recent study determined that Chiropractic has been proven superior in helping patients overcome back pain when compared to Tylenol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), and opioid drugs. The research spotlights the complexity of back pain and the vast number of affected people. Over 80% of people...
An important topic for athletes to consider is the changes to make in their exercise habits as they age. Though my older friends disagree, when I divide 90 by 3, it puts me solidly in the front side of the middle-aged category. Personally, I think...
Properly aligning every axle on an automobile prevents abnormal wear and tear on the tires. Necessary preventative maintenance ensures longevity. A similar example occurs within the human spine. The pads between each spinal bone consist of soft tissue and abnormal alignment translate into additional wear....