Many people use the term sciatica incorrectly. Sciatica is pain along the path of the sciatic nerve which extends from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica is a symptom (like itching), it is not a diagnosis (like Parkinson’s disease). Sciatica can range from an occasional nuisance to excruciating pain that makes walking near impossible….
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What is Active Release Techniques? – Chiropractor in Springfield, VA
One of the most common questions I get at my Chiropractic office in Springfield, VA is: What is Active Release Techniques and how can it help me. Today’s post is to give you a better understanding of what ART is and how it is one of the best treatments for muscle injuries, tendonitis, ligament sprains,…
What is “Good Head Posture?”
Have you ever noticed how many people have terrible posture? One of the most common faulty postures is called “forward head carriage.” Other terms are “hump back” or slouching. There are several reasons for this common postural fault. One is the weight of the head is, on average, approximately 10-13 pounds and if it’s positioned…