7 Ways to Improve Your Mobility and Feel Better With These Simple Tips By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 13, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized If you’ve ever twisted an ankle stepping off a curb, then you know that it’s not only painful but keeps you chair (or bedridden) for awhile. If you’ve had a gout flare-up, it can be difficult to walk. Or if you simply haven’t been getting exercise, you may find yourself stiff and in pain. Mobility…
Chiropractic for Joint Pain: Can it Help You? By Jen Phillips AprilFebruary 13, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care Several years ago, I twisted my ankle. I was wearing boots with a small heel, walking down a Philadelphia sidewalk, and boom! A patch of the uneven pavement caused my foot/ankle to roll. While painful, I still hobbled the dozen or so blocks back to my car. Later, it swelled up the size of a…
How You Can Improve Mobility with Chiropractic Care By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 31, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care Have you thought about your mobility? When chiropractors and other health professionals talk about mobility, it’s usually in relation to your range of motion. So, can you comfortably turn your head, rotate your hands, shoulders, feet, bend your knees and elbows, etc. ? If not, did you know you may be able to improve mobility…
6 Ways to Protect Your Joints as You Age By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 15, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized Tags: natural pain relief It’s easy to take our bodies for granted. You can walk, bend over, sit and stand, and maybe even run and dance. But one wrong step can change everything. Twist your ankle stepping off a curb and you may find yourself traveling through the airport in a wheelchair because you can’t walk. As you get…
Benefits of Massage Therapy By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Categories: massage therapy, pain management When was your last massage? For many, it’s been awhile. Once thought of as a indulgence, the medical community now recognizes the benefits of massage therapy. You may know it reduces stress and relieves pain. But did you know massage therapy also releases feel-good endorphins? Endorphins are naturally occurring chemicals in the body that promote…
7 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 12, 2019 Categories: Chiropractic Care, Wellness Tags: immune system Do you feel over-extended this time of year and your immune system is low? It’s common. There are work-related holiday gatherings, kids’ programs, and all manner of social invites. Sometimes, it can seem like you’re on a treadmill frantically wrapping gifts and rushing to this or that event around Bucks County and into Philadelphia. Next…
This Natural Pain Management Approach Helps You Feel Better By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 29, 2019 Categories: pain management According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, an estimated 20.4% of American adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain of course, is the kind that becomes your companion. It can last for years and impact your quality of life in significant ways. From keeping you up at night to preventing you from…
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,…
Common Chiropractic Terms for Curious New Patients By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 25, 2019 Categories: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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 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…
How You Can Improve Your Posture (and Reduce Pain) By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 11, 2019 Categories: 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 Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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, 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….
Why Does My Neck Crack? By Jen Phillips AprilApril 23, 2019 Categories: 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 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…
