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,…

How Often Do You Need a Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain?

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 13, 2018December 23, 2018 back pain, lower back pain 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…

Top Pain Relief Benefits of Chiropractic Therapy

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 29, 2018December 23, 2018 Chiropractic Care, pain management chiropractic therapy

Raking Leaves? Avoid Back Pain with These 4 Tips

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 12, 2018November 27, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care 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…

New “Non-cracking” Adjustment Technique Now Offered

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteApril 25, 2018June 3, 2018 back pain back pain, doylestown chiropractor, non cracking chiropractor

Dr. Jeff McQuaite is pleased to offer a new adjusting technique for his patients that does not include “Snapping, Cracking or Twisiting”, utilizing the Arthrostim and Vibracussor. The Arthrostim is a natural solution and revolutionary procedure that helps neck and back pain sufferers get out of pain safely and gently without any side effects. It…

Protect Your Back When Snow Shoveling: A Chiropractor’s Guide for Bucks County

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 5, 2018June 3, 2018 back pain, lower back pain, massage therapy 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…

Can Chiropractors Help Reduce the Opioid Crisis?

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 1, 2017June 3, 2018 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…

7 Reasons Why You Voted Us Best of Bucks Chiropractor 5 Years in a Row

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 24, 2017June 3, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care, pediatric chiropractor Best of Bucks Chiropractor

Thank you so much for voting us Best of Bucks in 2017! It’s a true honor. We enjoy helping you relieve back and neck pain, relieve headaches, asthma, and in general, helping you feel great. For fun, we decided to ask some of you what makes you choose McQuaite Chiropractic for your chiropractic care and…

You Can Experience a Digital X-Ray at the Best Local Chiropractor in Doylestown

By Jen Phillips AprilAugust 22, 2017June 3, 2018 Uncategorized

The best medical care starts with understanding a complete picture of your health. Here at McQuaite Chiropractic, we’ve always started with x-rays so that we can get as accurate a view as possible. We say, “To see is to know, and we won’t guess about your health.” “We utilize x-rays to get a functional view…