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
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 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
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 muscle spasm at least once in their lives, so it is important to be info…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
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
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
