Gardner Family Chiropractic Health & Wellness Blog

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a weakness in the structures that make up the carpal tunnel of the wrist which causes pain and numbness in the hand and fingers. There are ways to treat it and ways to prevent it from happening.

There are a few classic symptoms of Sciatica including pain down the leg and numbness. Chiropractors can help remove the pressure off the sciatic nerve and decrease the pain by providing adjustments to the spine to increase motion within the joint.

It is important to maintain flexibility and range of motion as we age so that our bodies can react to stress and avoid injury. Drinking water, exercising, moving and stretching are all ways to stay flexible.

Chiropractors work with athletes to adjust their spine which results in a healthier nervous system, better posture and joint function. When an athlete's body is functioning at it's best, they will be stronger and have the ability to perform better.

Learn tips on ways to maintain proper posture while standing, sitting in a desk chair, sleeping and viewing handheld devices. A chiropractor can evaluate your posture and provide exercises to help improve it.

Many women seek chiropractic care during pregnancy because it is a safe and effective way to relieve pressure and pain caused by the additional weight they are carrying. Chiropractic care also helps keep the baby in the proper position for birth.

Keeping a properly aligned spine and pelvis helps the nervous system function better by taking pressure off the nerves and allowing muscles to relax.

Spinal degeneration, also knows as degenerative disc disease is the wearing away of the disc in the spine causing pain and sometimes numbness in the extremities. Chiropractors can detect it through exams and X-rays and treat it with adjustments.

If left untreated, whiplash injuries can cause a decrease in range of motion, headaches and other debilitating health problems. Chiropractors can examine and treat whiplash immediately after it occurs to help prevent these side effects.

Chiropractors can help relieve knee pain naturally by adjusting the joint to increase the range of motion and by providing strengthening and stretching exercises.