FORBES - Several associations are now advocating for nonpharmacologic methods of paid management in an effort to better address the nation's current opioid epidemic. Many new campaigns have been launched to inform the general public of alternatives to prescriptions painkillers. Chiropractic care seems to be leading the way as an alternative to opioid use. Last [...]
Many tears, sorrows, heartaches are left in the wake of the Disney World tragedy that struck Orlando a few days. Among the fall out from the fatal incident are several questions regarding premises liability as it relates to the risk posed by the surrounding waterways. Though the parents of the child say they have been [...]
Why So Many Choose Smiley Chiropractic For Personal Injury? If you've suffered from an auto accident injury, a slip and fall, or another type of personal injury, it is important that you choose the right chiropractor to provide your injury care. Additionally, choosing a chiropractor that is experienced in personal injury treatment is important as he or [...]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released the very first set of national guidelines meant to reduce the alarming increase in deaths related to prescription drugs. New numbers indicate that over 28,600 deaths involving opioids occurred last year. The government is responding to this crisis by encouraging providers to stop prescribing OxyContin and other, [...]
A paper recently published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine & Disorders seems to indicate that patients with insomnia can benefit from a skilled chiropractic adjustment. The paper suggests that a portion of insomnia cases are created by complex chemical interactions in the brain from subluxation. An adjustment from a chiropractor can potentially provide relief from insomnia [...]
SB Nation recently published an article that addressed the growing use of chiropractic care for baseball players in Major League Baseball (MLB). To learn more about the use of chiropractic care by baseball players the post's author spoke with a chiropractor in Scottsdale, AZ, who sees several of the team's players during Spring Training. "When [...]
Sciatica can be a source of discomfort and out right pain. When their sciatic nerve is pinched or otherwise irritated, most people experience pain that runs from their lower back down through their leg. This pain, called sciatica, can be caused by several different factors. Listed below is a brief overview of some of the [...]
You've heard it a thousand times from your mother. "Stand up straight!" But your mother shouldn't be the only once concerned about your posture. It is important that each individual make a point to develop good posture. It is good for your health, can affect your mood, and can make an impact on the way [...]
NEW YORK - CBS News recently did a story on the relationship between headache relief and chiropractic. In the piece, journalists followed the story of Corrie-Beth Lipowski and others who often suffer from painful headaches. Tired of dealing with medications and being frustrated with the results, Lipowski turned to her chiropractor to get to the [...]
The shoulder has been referred to as the most flexible joint in a person's body. But along with the flexibility comes reduced stability. The wide range of motion in the shoulder makes it more susceptible to stress. Because of this, shoulder injuries are quite common among manual laborers,athletes, and others. In fact, studies show that [...]
