Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. It controls the muscles […]
The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal column. It attaches to the vertebra above and below it. This creates the separation between spinal bones so pairs of nerves can exit the spine. Each spinal disc has a jelly-like ball bearing core that is contained by bands of fibrous tissue. Healthy
For decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging. But not anymore. Recent research points out that older people don’t have to suffer from arthritic pain. And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), or Degenerative joint disease (DJD), affects more than 20 million Americans and is
Chiropractic techniques that work so well with your spine can also be applied to other joints in your body. All the joints in your body are prone to fixations and malfunctions that impair there function and range of motion. Trauma, vibrations, and repetitive motions are often culprits. Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hip problems, knees, ankles,
