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 of benefits new mother's can get from a visit to our Jacksonville chirop…Read More
If you have arthritis, you are probably on pain medication; however, you may have noticed that this only does so much to relieve your symptoms. While some people find medication sufficient for pain management, for many others, this is not a long-term solution to their arthritis concerns. If you have arthritis and are looking for alternate treatment, consider chiropractic care. As more and more peo…Read More
In 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 systems. Therefo…Read More
When 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 pain, painkillers only address the symptom; they won’t help heal you. …Read More
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 to your Jacksonville chiropractor, and we will help ass…Read More
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 light and sound. They can be incredibly debilitating, and som…Read More
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 there about it. Here, we debunk some common myths about sciatica inflammation. MYTH: Sciatica…Read More
Many people are looking into alternative treatment methods that do not focus on the use of chemical medications. A Jacksonville chiropractor at Schilsky Chiropractic Center may be just the person that you are looking for! We offer the most professional and efficient chiropractic care in Jacksonville, NC. We focus on a full body approach, and use hands on techniques to combat your pain and immobili…Read More
Massage therapy is one of the many Jacksonville chiropractic services that is offered to the patients of Schilsky Chiropractic Center. It’s time to get away from the concept of spa treatments when the word “massage” is used. When used in conjunction with chiropractic care, massage therapy can be incredibly beneficial to patients of all ages. The health benefits of massage are numerous and is…Read More
