Common Chiropractic Terms for Curious New Patients

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 25, 2019 Chiropractic Care, Uncategorized

Every profession has its lingo and chiropractors are no different. While you certainly don’t need to know all the terminology, you might find it interesting to know a few common chiropractic terms. For example, chiropractors use the terms subluxation, manipulation and adjustment a lot. Before we define those, here’s a brief overview of the chiropractic…

Is Chiropractic a Good Scoliosis Treatment for You?

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 11, 2019 Uncategorized

Is Chiropractic a Good Scoliosis Treatment for You? If you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, you probably have questions. What is scoliosis exactly? Will you have to wear a brace, how will it affect your life, and what type of scoliosis treatment will help? As you know, scoliosis is an abnormal spinal curve. While the spine…

Pinched Nerve in Neck: Causes and Treatment

By Jen Phillips AprilAugust 9, 2019 neck pain, neck pain relief, pinched nerve

Have you been diagnosed with a pinched nerve? Or maybe you have pain in your arm, neck, and shoulder and wonder if it’s stemming from your neck? A pinched nerve in your neck is can cause pain all the way down your arm. In medical terms, we call it “cervical radiculopathy.” But no matter what…

Reduce Inflammation for Less Back Pain…Without Medication

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 26, 2019 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…

How You Can Improve Your Posture (and Reduce Pain)

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 11, 2019 Chiropractic Care, pain management

Want to feel unstoppable? Stand up, throw your shoulders back and your chest out, raise your head proudly and hold your hands in fists by your sides. This is the “superhero” pose– so called because every superhero movie seems to show the heroes in this stance. It’s a powerful way of standing. It says,…

Can Chiropractic Therapy for Sciatica Give You Pain Relief?

By Jen Phillips AprilJune 28, 2019 Uncategorized sciatica

If you or a loved one suffer from sciatica, then you’re familiar with the sudden flare-ups and debilitating pain. It’s common too. In fact, an article from Harvard Medical School says, “As many as 40% of people will get it during their life, and it becomes more frequent as you age.” Sciatica is also often…

What Causes Chronic Neck Pain

By Jen Phillips AprilJune 12, 2019 Chiropractic Care, neck pain relief

Chiropractors have long been known as “back doctors.” Yet, they offer so much more. Studies show chiropractic care benefits asthma, ADD, neck pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, scoliosis, and more. The reason is because chiropractors are the “doctors of the spine” and it turns out that spinal health affects everything else. Take chronic neck pain…

6 Benefits of Chiropractic Care (It’s Not Just for Back Pain!)

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteMay 24, 2019May 24, 2019 allergies, Chiropractic Care, seasonal allergies

(Updated and Expanded May 2019) Most people think of chiropractic care as back pain relief (and they’re right!) Yet, there are many other benefits of going to a place like Discover Chiropractic too. Over the years, studies have found that chiropractic care is an effective form of all-natural pain relief. It even improves the functioning…

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back? Here’s Relief

By Jen Phillips AprilMay 10, 2019 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….

Why Does My Neck Crack?

By Jen Phillips AprilApril 23, 2019 neck pain, neck pain relief

Have you ever turned your head and heard your neck crack? That’s called “crepitus” which applies to any snap, crackle, pop of the joints. On its own, it’s nothing to worry about but if it’s also painful, well then, that’s another matter for which you should see a medical professional right away. But let’s talk…

Ouch! Did Your Back Go “Out?”

By Jen Phillips AprilApril 11, 2019 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 back pain 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 back pain 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…

Why A Back Adjustment Can Reduce Physical Pain

By Jen Phillips AprilFebruary 27, 2019 pain management doylestown chiropractor, pain management

Remember the old song about the ankle bone being connected to the leg bone? That’s a perfect example of how the body is connected. One bone leads to another, the nervous system carries blood and oxygen through the body and if you’re in pain, a back adjustment may help. The reason is that a back…

What is a Wellness Chiropractor?

By Jen Phillips AprilFebruary 11, 2019 Chiropractic Care, Wellness wellness care

“Wellness” is more than a trendy buzzword. It’s a proactive approach to your health by eating healthy food, getting regular exercise and ideally, seeing your chiropractor on a regular basis to keep you functioning at your optimal capacity. Does that surprise you? A wellness chiropractor can boost your immune system, reduce stress, and generally help…

Is Poor Posture Causing Your Neck and Back Pain?

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Chiropractic Care, neck pain

Ballet dancers have excellent posture, but what about the rest of us? If you’re like a lot of my patients, you probably spend hours every day slumped over your computer and phone. You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your posture. The problem with bad posture is that it can cause neck and…

4 Common Causes for Neck Pain

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 18, 2019 neck pain, neck pain relief neck pain

Neck pain is no fun. One common cause of neck pain is as simple as what Dr. Jeff calls “text neck.” If that’s the case, the solution is simple, be aware of how much time you spend looking down at your phone or tablet and try to keep it eye level instead. But there are plenty…

How Chiropractic Therapy for Sciatica Can Help

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 27, 2018 Chiropractic Care, sciatica chiropractic therapy for sciatica, sciatica

If you suffer from sciatica, you may wonder if chiropractic therapy can help you find relief. After all, chiropractors can help relieve all types of body aches, why not sciatic pain? Sciatica, as you may know, starts in your low back and shoots into one or both of your legs. However, the pain isn’t the…

Avoid Back Pain While Holiday Gift Wrapping

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 12, 2018December 23, 2018 back pain 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…

What is Chiropractic Medicine?

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Chiropractic Care, pain management pain management

You’re probably familiar with the concept of chiropractors. Most people associate them with “cracking backs” for pain relief and while there is a kernel of truth to this idea, there’s a lot more to it. In fact, you might be surprised at what that so-called “cracking” actually is! (Hint: it’s not bones cracking.) But first,…