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
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
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
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
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 that everyone take advantage of chiropractic care, even for smal…Read More
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 they are infamous for giving. A chiropractor in Jacksonville, NC …Read More
