When you have suffered a back or neck injury, you know that there is nothing you won’t try in order to feel better. Unfortunately, in pursuit of fast relief, many people have to rely on painkillers. While painkillers have their place, they are not a good replacement for other forms of treatment. At Schilsky Chiropractic in Jacksonville, our chiropractors are here to help you overcome your back p…Read More
Whether you are dealing with a slightly stiff crick in your neck or you have severe pain that has affected your ability to do almost everything, neck pain is no laughing matter. While almost everyone will have days where their range of motion is limited or their neck feels tight and tender, if you have been dealing with neck pain consistently for more than a few days, it’s probably time to do so…Read More
While working in an office can be a lot of fun, it comes with its own set of problems. Many office workers report some level of discomfort in their back at the end of their workday. These problems won’t solve themselves, so it is up to you to take so positive steps in order to feel better at the end of the day. In this blog entry, the chiropractors at Schilsky Chiropractic in Jacksonville will c…Read More
The 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 this country. The exact reason why asthma has become so prevalent i…Read More
People 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 that you may not expect is chiropractic care. Your Jacksonville chiropractor cares about your health, and wants to do…Read More
At 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 aligned spine, you may find that your pregnancy symptoms are eased, and …Read More
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 cause quite a bit of pain when injured. They may become sprained, or the ACL could be torn in contact sports…Read More
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, shoulder pain, and numbness, tingling, or burning in the limbs. If …Read More
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, or surgery. Because…Read More
