Trigger Points for Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Care

By Jen Phillips AprilJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Chiropractic Care, fibromyalgia, headache pain

If you’re one of the 4 million people suffering from fibromyalgia, you know how it commands your life. From debilitating pain to constant fatigue, fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease because there’s no clear cause. What IS known is it can cause headaches, sleep problems, stiffness, and many other unpleasant conditions. It often accompanies other…

Can a Chiropractic Alignment be a Natural Pain Reliever?

By Jen Phillips AprilMay 9, 2022May 9, 2022 chiropractic adjustment, pain management

Aches, pains, and being just plain physically uncomfortable are things that happen to all of us as we age. Sometimes back pain, knee pain, and other chronic pains are due to accidents and injuries. Others we can chalk up to years of bad habits (like poor posture.) But it doesn’t have to be this…

What is the Fastest Way to Relieve Back Pain Without Medicine?

By Jen Phillips AprilApril 19, 2022April 19, 2022 back pain back pain

If you’re like many people, you want to find natural pain relief. After all, medicine is only a short-term solution – a band-aid if you will. It only masks the symptoms but doesn’t solve the underlying problem. Plus, with the opioid crisis in Bucks County and beyond, so you’ve probably heard about the addictive quality…

Want Upper Back Pain Relief? Try Chiropractic Care

By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022 back pain, Chiropractic Care upper back pain relief

Do you find yourself wincing in pain after a long workday? Hunching over the computer will do that to you. What about playing golf or tennis? Practicing yoga? Is your favorite recreational activity straining your muscles? Finding upper back pain relief may be at the top of your list for your quality of life….

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022 chiropractic adjustment, Chiropractic Care 8 Comments

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which chiropractors use their hands and other objects to apply sudden force to the spinal joint. Your chiropractor knows exactly where to apply the pressure so you feel maximum pain relief. The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to correct the body’s alignment. When your spine is in…

Hip Impingement: What Is It and Can a Chiropractor Help?

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Chiropractic Care, Joint pain

Have you ever felt an unusual pain or stiffness in your thighs or groin? Sometimes people who suffer from hip impingement feel a pain deep in the glutes or feel their hips pop when bending over or moving forward. Unfortunately, not much is known about the cause of hip impingement. But what’s certain is you…

End Pinched Nerve Suffering Without Surgery

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Chiropractic Care, pinched nerve pinched nerve

If you’ve ever said (or thought), “you’re getting on my nerves,” you might be onto something. In all seriousness, when something presses on your nerve, it does hurt. And, while your relatives can’t actually press your nerves, another body part can. That’s what causes a pinched nerve. Usually brought on by repetition, people suffer with…

Spinal Decompression Offers Surgery Free Relief

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021 back pain, Chiropractic Care, spinal decompression back pain, Best of Bucks Chiropractor, chiropractic adjustment, spinal decompression

Just like Newton’s apple, fell to gravity, so can your body. Ok, we all know things start to sag as we get older, even your spine. 33 bones make up your spine. Add in the discs, tendons, nerves, and gravity compressing everything together and it’s no wonder it can take a while to find the…

This Natural Pain Management Approach Helps You Feel Better

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Chiropractic Care, pain management, pinched nerve, sciatica

Are you one of the 20.4% of American adults living with chronic pain? If you are, you’d probably like to find a solution. Chronic pain can last for years and impact your quality of life in significant ways. At first, you make small adjustments to accommodate your pain. Maybe you find another family member to…

Is Poor Posture Causing Your Neck and Back Pain?

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 12, 2021November 29, 2021 Chiropractic Care, neck pain

Ballet dancers have excellent posture, but what about the rest of us? Most of us spend hours every day sitting. We’re slumped over computers and phones. Then we slouch on the couch watching Netflix. All that slouching affects our breathing, energy levels, and yes, contributes to neck and back pain. Here’s why. Imagine sitting in…

Non-Cracking Chiropractor Adjustment Offered in Doylestown

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021 back pain, Chiropractic Care back pain, doylestown chiropractor, non cracking chiropractor

Does the idea of having a chiropractor “crack” your back make you nervous? Many people say, “Yes.” They miss out on the potential pain relief because the “popping” sound can be nerve-wracking. True story, the first time Dr. Jeff adjusted my neck, I screamed in surprise. Yep! It turns out, there is a “non-cracking” and…

What’s the Difference Between a Chiropractic Adjustment and Cracking My Back?

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 17, 2021October 17, 2021 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…

Spinal Decompression: Find Your Pain Relief

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteSeptember 30, 2021October 6, 2021 Chiropractic Care, herniated disc, spinal decompression

If you suffer from neck or back pain, you’re not alone. 60-80% of adults do and some of it is debilitating. If your neck or back pain feels chronic, you might be a perfect candidate for spinal decompression. What is Spinal Decompression? Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment It’s used primarily to treat disc injuries…

Backpack Safety: Is Your Child’s Bag Causing Pain?

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteSeptember 19, 2021September 19, 2021 back pain, Chiropractic Care

“Stand up straight!” It’s the refrain of parents everywhere. Whether slumped over their phones to heavy backpacks, today’s kids are at risk of all types of back and neck pain. Backpack safety is something to consider. Dr. Jeff McQuaite of McQuaite Chiropractic-Doylestown has long been a champion of lighter backpacks for student’s safety. The reason…

What is Cervical Radiculopathy and How Can Chiropractic Care Help?

By Jen Phillips AprilAugust 27, 2021 Chiropractic Care, headache pain, neck pain, neck pain relief, pinched nerve

If you feel tingling down your arms or shooting arm pain, you may have cervical radiculopathy. More commonly known as a “pinched nerve” in the neck, cervical radiculopathy can be excruciating. Or it can be a dull pain. Firstly, no matter how it feels for you, you’re bothered by it, and it affects your life…

Why a Chiropractic Treatment after a Car Accident is a Good Idea

By Jen Phillips AprilAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021 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 sustained a jostle big or small. Think about it, if you’ve ever hit a large pothole, you know how much that can…

Back Pain Relief: How Chiropractic Care Helps

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteJuly 30, 2021August 12, 2021 back pain, Chiropractic Care, lower back pain

Hippocrates (Greek Physician 460-357 B.C.) said, “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” Chiropractors also have a favorite saying, “Your spine is your lifeline.” The reason is that your spine connects everything in your body. From your head to your toes, the spine connects everything with bones, tendons, ligaments,…

Could Your Back Pain Solution Be On the Table?

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteJuly 16, 2021July 16, 2021 back pain, Chiropractic Care 1 Comment

Landmark Study Finds Solution to Back Pain is On the Table If you’re one of 31 million Americans who suffer from back pain each year, you’ll be excited by recent findings. SPINE Journal reports a 9-month study found participants experienced a significant decrease in their back pain with only one month of chiropractic treatments. The…

How to Protect Yourself from Common Golf Injuries

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 16, 2021July 16, 2021 back pain, neck pain relief, Sports

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 or because they…

Do You Need a Chiropractor?

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021 Chiropractic Care chiropractic adjustment

The American Chiropractic Association estimates 35 million people visit the chiropractor each year. You might wonder, “do you need a chiropractor?” After all, most people turn to the chiropractor due to neck or back pain, but as they discover more about the benefits of chiropractic care, they realize it has other purposes too. Have you ever…