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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 2, 2016January 9, 2019 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 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, 2016June 3, 2018 back pain, neck pain relief, Sports

This image shows a beautiful early morning game of golf; however, this is not always the case! Sometimes golfers need to continue practising and risk injury by playing in the rain. Even if this is risky, at least buy yourself a proper golfer umbrella! I’m sure you already know branded-brolly.co.uk is the leading supplier of…

Prevent Spring Cleaning Injuries By Doing This

By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 18, 2016June 3, 2018 back pain 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…

Acetaminophen Doesn’t Help Your Lower Back Pain

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteSeptember 10, 2014June 3, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care, lower back pain 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….

Are Your Cortisone Shots Helping?

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteSeptember 5, 2014June 3, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care cortisone shots

If you’ve been getting cortisone shots for back pain and you don’t feel pain relief, it may not be your imagination. A recent study presented at the International Spine Invention Society Annual Meeting found that only about 34% of patients who receive these injections feel any relief. Also called epidural steroid injections (ESIs), these shots…

Discovering Your Natural Back Pain Treatment

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteJune 17, 2014June 3, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care natural back pain treatment, natural pain relief

Are you looking for natural back pain treatment? 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many of you live with chronic back pain and lose tens of hours of your lives hurting. For many patients, natural back pain treatment can be a combination of: 1 Adjusting your workspace – Are your…

Does Your Back Ache?

By Dr Jeff McQuaiteFebruary 19, 2014June 3, 2018 back pain, Chiropractic Care 1 Comment

Winter’s been a bit hard on us this year and you know what that means. Snow shoveling and spills on the ice are happening all over Central Bucks and can leave you with a serious back ache. In fact, just the other day a new patient limped in after slipping on icy steps. We did…