Our chiropractic care blog
Many women have discovered the benefits of visiting the chiropractor during their pregnancy. An occasional adjustment can help an expectant mom’s body get ready for the work of labor and childbirth and can even help get baby into the ideal birthing position. The benefits for mom don’t stop at birth, though. There are a number…
Read MoreIn our modern world, stress is a normal part of everyday life. However, chronic stress can have a detrimental effect on our mental, physical, and emotional health. When we experience stress, our bodies release a hormone called cortisol. Excess cortisol causes issues with different parts of your body, including your cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal…
Read MoreWhen it comes to pain, the standard in traditional medicine is to get rid of it as quickly as possible without addressing the root cause. While having immediate relief from pain is obviously appealing, taking a pill is not always the most sensible course of action for long-term care. While painkillers may temporarily help the…
Read MoreThe prevalence of asthma has increased significantly over the last several decades. The number of new cases of asthma has gone up by more than 60 percent since 1980, and today, more than 25 million Americans are affected by this condition. It particularly affects children, and is now the leading chronic condition among children in…
Read MorePeople are constantly trying to figure out new ways to lose weight, but this seems like an elusive goal to many of us. While weight loss is difficult, there are a variety of steps you can take to help you on your journey to better health. One such step that may help you lose weight…
Read MoreAt Schilsky Chiropractic, we are proud to provide superior chiropractic care for pregnant women. When you are pregnant, your center of gravity shifts, which wreaks havoc on your spine. Spinal adjustments may be able to help you realign your spine and have a smoother pregnancy as a result. With more relaxed muscles and a fully…
Read MoreMuscle spasms are a common but painful condition that you have likely experienced. Suddenly, your muscle will abruptly contract for a short period of time, causing pain. These can occur during exercise, at night, or at a seemingly random time, depending on the cause of the spasm. Roughly 95 percent of people will experience a…
Read MoreIn our last blog, we started to go over some common causes of knee pain. In this entry, we will continue to go over the most common causes of knee pain for which you may need to see your chiropractor in Jacksonville. Injuries to the ligaments The cruciate ligaments, the ACL and the PCL, can…
Read MoreAt Schilsky Chiropractic, we often treat people with knee pain with chiropractic care. Often times, we see patients who initially believed that they could treat their pain with painkillers, and that they would eventually feel better. Flash forward months later, and there is no improvement in their pain. If you are experiencing knee pain, come…
Read MoreThe nerves in your body extend down your spinal cord and send messages from your brain to everywhere else in your body. Sometimes, these nerves can become compressed by the surrounding tissue or joint, resulting in pinched nerves. Pinched nerves can cause a variety of symptoms, such as neck pain, back pain, headaches, spinal pain,…
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