Strive Chiropractic Blog
Sciatica Triggers, Causes, and Cures
Sciatica is a common complaint for many people. It has numerous causes, risk factors, and triggers, and can affect people of all ages, however, is most common in people aged 30 to 50 years old. Sciatic nerve pain is often the result of a herniated or slipped disk, which puts pressure on the nerve root…
5 Myths About Chiropractic Care
More than any other medical field, chiropractors face controversy and confusion from the general public. People are suspicious or lack knowledge about the services offered by chiropractors and so many myths exist related to the chiropractic field. Are chiropractors real doctors? Do spinal adjustments hurt? Are they safe? These and other questions arise as people…
Gentle Exercises for Tennis Elbow
Are you experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow that may radiate into your forearm and wrist? Do you have trouble gripping objects or turning a doorknob? You may have tennis elbow. Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) causes pain in the elbow area after the tendons where the forearm muscles attach to the bony…
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Runner’s Knee
Young healthy athletes may experience pain in the front and center of the knee, usually underneath the kneecap. This condition, formerly known as adolescent anterior knee pain, is now diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is different from Osgood-Schlatter Disease, which is pain located in the upper shin bone area, just below the kneecap. …
Rotator Cuff Injury and Shoulder Pain Exercises
Are you experiencing pain in your arm or shoulder? Is your range of motion limited and you notice a sharp pain that shoots down your arm when you reach or stretch? You may have a rotator cuff injury. After you injure your shoulder and seek medical assistance, the next step is often an exercise conditioning…
Five Flexibility Stretches for Sports Injury Prevention
Participating in sports is a great way to stay active and healthy, but if you don’t take care of yourself, you could end up with an injury. While warming up before your race, game, or match is important, so is a proper stretching program that is utilized after the athletic activity and throughout the season. …