When we’re in pain, it can cause a lot of problems in every aspect of life. Back pain is one of the most common reasons to call out of work, discontinue workouts, and miss social engagements. Getting pain-free quickly is a top priority for those who endure back discomfort.  This article provides four chiropractor-approved tips to help end your back pain safely and quickly.  Tip 1: Movement through exercise and…

Many of us are addicted to our phones and/or we are spending all day long on our computers for work. As a result, we are developing a ton of tension between our shoulder blades, across the top of our shoulders, and in our necks as well. This is commonly related to our tech use causing both movement and postural stress from having our shoulders rolled forward and head held in…

The most common question we are asked in our office is, “Why do I have back pain?” There are a variety of factors that can lead to back pain. The answer can range from disc problems to neurological issues and much more.  Although there are a variety of factors, and it would take too long to go through each one, there are 2 common factors that we tend to see…

Back pain affects millions of people annually, and if it hasn’t crossed your path, the likelihood it will is abundant. Because most of us use the soft tissues of the back and our spine for everyday movements, flexibility, and balance, it’s prone to injury. Even when we’re sedentary, the spine can be put in harm’s way.  Whether you lead a very active lifestyle or sit at a desk for the…

Athletes and workout enthusiasts often turn to chiropractic care for safe, effective, non-invasive treatments that heal sports injuries and strengthen the body. Whether the damage done is making preparation, practice, or event participation challenging, or your event is over and you need help recovering, chiropractic may be all you need to find relief.  Athletes put their bodies through a lot, so it’s no surprise that injuries can arise. That said,…

Do you have pain along the bottom of your foot? Are you worried it could be plantar fasciitis? An accurate diagnosis is the first step in treating foot pain in our Burlington chiropractic clinic. So let’s take a deep dive into how we evaluate our patients for plantar fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis: How we diagnose it! Video Key Takeaways: An accurate diagnosis starts with good conversation on your pain’s history. How…

Have you ever woken up in the morning, tried to take your first step out of bed, and feel a sharp pain on the bottom of your foot? If you have, you might be dealing with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common, but very painful condition that occurs along the bottom of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis: What is it? Video Key Takeaways: Plantar fasciitis is a painful irritation of…

It’s tempting to rush to label back pain – and we love to blame structures like discs or arthritis. Unfortunately, back pain is rarely caused by a structure (like a bad disc or arthritis) and is almost always caused by a reduction of flexibility. Is My Pain Related to a Bad Disc or Arthritis Video Key Takeaways: How your spine looks (in imaging) and how you feel are two very…