Common Health Problems
Back Pain
Your spinal column is made up of 24 flexible vertebrae which are stacked up like a pile of donuts. Running through this column is a cable of nerves which is called your spinal cord. The nerves which come out of your spinal cord transmit messages between your brain and the rest of your body. If these nerves become compressed or irritated, the message they transmit is “pain”. Read this section to learn more about the causes of back pain and what you can do.
Health Fact: “Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability in adults aged 30 to 50.”
Headaches
More than 90% of headaches can be classified as either Tension, Migraine, or Cervicogenic. Read this section to learn more about the causes of headaches and how they can be treated naturally.
Health Fact: “Headaches may be symptoms of a more serious problem.”
Sciatica
Sciatica is usually characterized as a pain which starts in the lower back and extends down the back of one or both legs. The pain usually worsens with long periods of sitting or standing. Those suffering from sciatica are often in their 40s and 50s. The good news is the Chiropractic can be quite helpful in dealing with sciatica.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is tragic. It causes both physical pain and emotional suffering. This sideways bending of the spine shows up as abnormal posture and then finally, deformity. If allowed to advance, it can interfere with the lungs, heart and many other vital organs. There is hope.
Spinal Decay
Spinal decay is a degenerative process that worsens with time. If neglected or simply ignored, this crippling condition quietly progresses, without obvious symptoms