The Spine
NERVE NEXUS: THE KEY TO SPINAL NERVE CONNECTIVITY
Over the past several weeks, we focused on the extremities of the human body, discussing each joint, muscle, and different conditions affecting each region. We did not go into great detail about the neurology and how a network of nerves innervates (connect) different muscles and organs so they can function at optimal levels. In this…
Read MoreSPINAL STENOSIS: AN EVIL CONFINED SPACE
Imagine driving through a tunnel and suddenly, the walls and ceiling begin to come closer together and narrow. What do you think is going happen? Well, for one, not as many vehicles will be able to fit inside but think about the vehicles that are already inside the tunnel. It will begin to get crammed…
Read MoreTHE HUMAN SPINE: THE HUB OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
What do you think of when you see the human spine? Bones? Skeleton? X-rays? Halloween? Now what if you ask a chiropractor that exact same question? In this week’s blog, we will talk about the purpose of the human spine, each section of the spine and how to keep the spine in good health. The…
Read MoreX-RAYS: LOOKING DEEPER INTO THE SPINE
The majority of people in this world will break at least one bone somewhere in the body during their lifetimes. How do doctors look for broken bones? That’s right, x-ray. X-ray is a form of diagnostic imaging used to look for several different pathologies as well as fractures. X-ray was discovered in November 1895, 2-months…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Using a Cervical Denneroll
Do you or anyone you know suffer from chronic neck pain or symptoms associated with the neck? If you have ever had an x-ray, take a look at it and see how the curvature of their neck looks. Everyone should be receiving chiropractic care to remove any nerve interference, but many individuals may need a…
Read MoreI Have Degenerative Disc Disease! What Do I Do?!
Whenever patients are diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), they immediately begin to panic because they hear the word “disease.” This week’s blog will introduce DDD, how you can prevent from getting it and how the chiropractor can help manage it. What is Degenerative Disc Disease? DDD is a condition of the spine and the…
Read MoreThe Human Lifeline: The Nervous System
The Nervous System controls everything that we do for survival: walk, talk, breathe, controls all our internal organs, etc. Chiropractors work directly with the nervous system removing any nerve interference coming from any misaligned spinal bones that are putting pressure on the associated nerve roots. When there is no nerve interference on nerve roots, the…
Read MoreYour Body is Designed to Move – Spinal Disc Movement
Bottom Line: Your body is built to move. Every spinal disc movement and joint is designed to help you sit, stand, run and well…move! Your discs are soft enough to flex as you bend forward and back. The spinal facet joints slide as your turn and twist. The ligament-connected spinal bones keep you supported as…
Read MoreHow Chiropractic Helps the Brain and Spine Connection
Bottom Line: Every thought and movement in your life occurs through your brain and spinal cord, which is collectively known as the central nervous system. Your spinal column acts as the armor and pathway for your spinal cord to travel down and split into the nerves that reach every cell of your body. Every moment…
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