You may have thought you were imagining it, but your sciatica (sciatic pain) does, in fact, worsen when the cooler fall and winter seasons hit. As temperatures cool, your blood flow drops, making your muscles tighten up. Not only does this raise stiffness in muscles and...
October 16th, World Spine Day, is a global day dedicated to highlighting the burden of spinal pain and disability, and to promote better spinal health. This year’s theme is “Back on Track.” There’s truth in the phrase “movement is medicine,” as keeping your spine mobile...
When you see a chiropractor, you can think of your visits as preventative health care or a way to promote overall wellness. Getting periodic checkups can help you maintain a better state of wellbeing so that you don’t have issues in the future. At Hendrick Wellness...
For most pregnant women, aches and pains in the lower back and hips are anticipated throughout the experience. In fact, roughly 50% of pregnant women will endure back pain at a certain point before they deliver. Luckily, relief might just be a chiropractor visit away. Today,...
If you’ve recently decided to seek out chiropractic treatment, you have made the first step to an all-around healthier body and state of mind. However, seeing your chiropractor is just the first step. In order to relieve proper back and neck pain and promote overall wellness,...
In late summer, stepping outside your home can feel like you’re melting from the blistering heat of the sun. The heat is no joke, a threat that makes for more than just drenched T-shirts and stinging eyes. This heat also can lead to some unforgiving...
Summer is the season when people are usually more physically active, spending plenty of time in the great outdoors. While this summer has been far from average due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s just as important - perhaps even now more than ever - to devote...
It’s only natural for a parent to want what’s best for their little one, and one of the best ways to start is by keeping your child as active and flexible as possible, especially as a toddler or baby. In fact, it’s just as imperative for...
A good night’s sleep should leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the day. So why do you sometimes wake up with a stiff neck and a sore lower back? Unless you have known back issues or an injury that contributes to poor sleep,...
If you’ve ever felt the discomfort in your spine go from mild to severe on a hot and humid day, it may mean that the summer heat is exacerbating your back pain. When it comes to back pain, there is a correlation between the weather and...