Posts by Schilsky Chiropractic Center
What You Need To Know About Muscle Spasms
Muscle 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 MoreCommon Causes of Knee Pain, Part Two
In 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 MoreCommon Causes of Knee Pain, Part One
At 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 MoreTreating Pinched Nerves
The 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,…
Read MoreChiropractic Care For Migraines
Most people know that chiropractic care is an effective treatment for back pain, but chiropractic can also address a variety of problems that may surprise you. For example, you may not know that chiropractic can help you with your migraine headaches. Migraines are headaches that are often accompanied by nausea, as well as sensitivity to…
Read MoreDebunking Sciatica Myths
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body and runs from your lower back to your feet. Sciatica refers to pain in one or both of your legs caused by inflammation of your sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a common problem for many Americans; therefore, there is a lot of information and misinformation out…
Read MorePreventing Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a widespread medical condition that affects millions; however, the causes remain largely unknown. Carpal tunnel is marked by stiffness and pain in the hands caused by compression of the median nerve. Over time, symptoms get progressively worse, and generally requires treatment in the form of medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care,…
Read MoreNutrition For Spine Health
At Schilsky Chiropractic Center, we offer dietary and nutrition counseling services to our clients because we know the important role our diets play in our health. We develop individual diet plans for our clients because we know how difficult it can be to eat healthy. Between the ease of drive-thrus and the incessant presence of…
Read More7 Reasons To Visit Your Chiropractor in Jacksonville, NC
People have a misconception that unless they have back pain, there is no reason to visit a chiropractor. Chiropractors have been dealing with many different medical issues, aside from back pain, for many years. Chiropractic care has also been heavily researched and the studies show that it is incredibly safe and efficient. It is time…
Read More5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Regardless of how healthy an individual may be, they will inevitably deal with some sort of injury that needs professional medical care. Individuals who are looking for a better way to deal with their pain and immobility often turn to a chiropractor to receive care. Chiropractors offer much more than the adjustment services in which…
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