What Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Prevent Back and Neck Pain? By Jen Phillips AprilJune 26, 2020 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care, neck pain, neck pain relief When was the last time you woke up with back or neck pain? If you said, “today,” and that’s typical for you, then it’s worth thinking about how you sleep. As you can imagine, your sleeping position impacts your spinal health. Have you ever fallen asleep in a chair and woken up with a crick…
Is Chiropractic Care Safe? By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care Tags: back pain, doylestown chiropractor, pain management If you’re considering trying chiropractic care for the first time, you may have a lot of questions. Questions like: Can it help my chronic back pain? Is chiropractic care safe? Do you need to go multiple times? Is it covered by insurance? The answers are yes, yes, yes, probably. According to the American Chiropractic Association,…
Reduce Inflammation for Less Back Pain…Without Medication By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 26, 2019 Categories: back pain, pain management Let me guess, you suffer with chronic back pain? You’ve also heard that if you could reduce inflammation, you may have less back pain. Is that right? Great! That means you’ve probably heard the reports of the dangers of inflammation. That left unchecked it can lead to rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and more. You also…
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back? Here’s Relief By Jen Phillips AprilMay 10, 2019March 6, 2020 Categories: back pain, pinched nerve Imagine your lower back. It connects your lower body to your upper body via the spinal column, tissue, tendons, and miles of nerves. There’s a place for everything though it’s not hard for parts of your body to shift and sometimes get out of place. Take a pinched nerve in your lower back for instance….
Ouch! Did Your Back Go “Out?” By Jen Phillips AprilApril 11, 2019 Categories: back pain “My back went out” or “I threw my back out” are odd expressions but the pain is anything but odd. That sharp, stabbing back pain can bring you to your knees. Perhaps the only thing worse than the throbbing pain is not knowing when it might happen. It can strike at any time whether you’re…
Golfing? New Study Shows The “X-Swing” May Be a Source of Back Pain By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 27, 2019 Categories: back pain Tags: back pain Avid golfers know the game is having a moment of bad press when it comes to back pain and spinal injuries. But why? Golfers have long dealt with spinal problems, rotated cuff injuries, and a host of other hazards. Is there really a greater risk these days or is it simply a way…
What’s the Difference Between a Chiropractic Adjustment and Cracking My Back? By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 14, 2019 Categories: back pain Tags: chiropractic adjustment If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a chiropractic adjustment and cracking your back, you’re not alone. After all, many people feel better after getting a friend to help “crack their back.” So how does it differ from a chiropractic adjustment? Of course, you know they’re not the same thing. One is done…
Avoid Back Pain While Holiday Gift Wrapping By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 12, 2018December 23, 2018 Categories: back pain Tags: back pain Let me guess, you’ve done your shopping and you’ve got a stack of holiday gifts to wrap. Congrats! Now comes the fun part, wrapping them. You may love this part or you may dread it. Either way, if you’ve ever plopped yourself on the floor to wrap, you know that it doesn’t take long before…
How Often Do You Need a Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain? By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 13, 2018December 23, 2018 Categories: back pain, lower back pain Tags: back pain If you’re like one of the millions of people who suffer from low back pain, you want to feel better. You’ve tried massage, you’ve tried pills, you might even be considering back surgery. But before you go that route, you decide to try chiropractic treatment for low back pain. After all, at least 22 million Americans…
Raking Leaves? Avoid Back Pain with These 4 Tips By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 12, 2018November 27, 2018 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care Tags: back pain, doylestown chiropractor Fall leaves are pretty but they can be a pain to clean up. Which means many Doylestown area residents will spend time raking leaves this weekend (and over the next few weeks.) Fall yard work like leaf raking is great exercise and it’s nice to enjoy the crisp air of the season, yet, it…
Non-Cracking Chiropractor Adjustment Offered in Doylestown By Dr Jeff McQuaiteApril 25, 2018February 13, 2021 Categories: back pain Tags: back pain, doylestown chiropractor, non cracking chiropractor Does the idea of having a chiropractor “crack” your back make you nervous? That snap and pop can be a surprise. On the other hand, maybe you were in an accident and you’re too sore for traditional chiropractic treatment. But, you want to experience the natural pain relief of chiropractic care. What can you do?…
Protect Your Back When Snow Shoveling: A Chiropractor’s Guide for Bucks County By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 5, 2018December 31, 2020 Categories: back pain, lower back pain, massage therapy Tags: protect your back Here in Bucks County, Pa. it seems like the winter predictions for a cold and snowy one are coming true. “Bomb-cyclones,” blizzards, or just plain old snow has most of us shoveling snow and trying to maintain balance on icy sidewalks. Not only is it cold, but winter activities like snow shoveling can put a…
Can Chiropractors Help Reduce the Opioid Crisis? By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 1, 2017June 3, 2018 Categories: back pain, neck pain relief With the opioid crisis threatening millions of lives, you may wonder about alternative pain relief. While drugs like tramadol 50mg can definitely help, certain drugs may have longer term side effects that can have a detrimental effect. The fact is, legal painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl may be ok in small doses but…
Thank you! Best of Bucks Chiropractor 7 Years in a Row! By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 24, 2017November 19, 2019 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care, pediatric chiropractor Tags: Best of Bucks Chiropractor Thank you so much for voting us Best of Bucks in 2019! It’s a true honor. Our patients voted McQuaite Chiropractic as “Best of Bucks” for 7 years in a row! We’re thrilled! We’re delighted to help you relieve back and neck pain, headaches, asthma, scoliosis, and generally helping you feel your best. For fun,…
Why a Chiropractic Treatment after a Car Accident is a Good Idea By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 2, 2016July 17, 2020 Categories: back pain, neck pain, neck pain relief, pain management One of the things people don’t always realize is how damaging car accidents can be to your body. Even it seems “minor” and there’s only a little dent in your fender, your body is likely out of alignment. Think about it, if you’ve ever hit a large pothole, you know how much that can damage…
Protect Yourself from Summer Sports Injuries By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 8, 2016June 3, 2018 Categories: back pain, neck pain relief, Sports Summer…you may have visions of outdoor BBQ’s, and maybe, moving your exercise program outdoors. Kayaking, golfing, biking, running…these are popular summer activities around Doylestown. However, as a chiropractor, I see frequent summer sports injuries. They’re usually caused by an overly zealous exercise program. If you’ve spend the past several months watching Game of Thrones rather…
How to Protect Yourself from Common Golf Injuries By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 1, 2016October 15, 2020 Categories: back pain, neck pain relief, Sports Updated September 10, 2020 In my Doylestown chiropractic practice, I regularly see golf injuries when the weather turns nice. Sometimes it’s back pain or rotator cuff pain. Sometimes it’s wrist pain. It may come as a shock but golf is actually a pretty injury-ridden sport. Often, golf injuries happen because people aren’t properly warmed up…
Prevent Spring Cleaning Injuries By Doing This By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 18, 2016June 3, 2018 Categories: back pain Tags: back pain, falls, spring injuries Have you ever felt sore after doing seasonal yard work? Have you ever pulled a muscle dragging those fallen leaves to the curb? Unfortunately, spring cleaning injuries are pretty common. In fact, every year more than 21 million people end up in the emergency room. Sprains, tendonitis, serious cuts and even fractures are common during…
Pregnancy Back Pain? It’s Common. Chiropractic Care May Help By Dr Jeff McQuaiteNovember 25, 2014November 30, 2020 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care Tags: pregnancy, pregnancy back pain, pregnancy chiropractor Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Every pregnant mother notices physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. One of those changes is in your posture. It’s not a surprise that you find yourself sitting or standing differently to accommodate your growing belly. However, you may be surprised by the accompanying aches and pains. In fact, one study found…
Acetaminophen Doesn’t Help Your Lower Back Pain By Dr Jeff McQuaiteSeptember 10, 2014June 3, 2018 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care, lower back pain Tags: lower back pain Do you pop Tylenol for your lower back pain? A new study shows it doesn’t work. Trying an alternative method to managing your back pain could be worthwhile, especially if it affecting you doing simple daily tasks. Plus, you could always look here for more information on how you could effectivly manage your back pain….
