Your sacroiliac joint is the mechanical link on each side of your hip that connects your legs to the rest of your body. The joint has a limited but very important degree of mobility. Symptoms develop when one or both of the joints loses normal motion. When a joint becomes "restricted", a self-perpetuating cycle [...]
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine, causing it to curve from side to side rather than being straight. It affects 1-3% of the population and tends to run in families. Scoliosis can occur anytime but is most common between the ages of 13-18. Symptoms include unlevel shoulders, hips, or waist, and sometimes back [...]
A migraine is an intense throbbing headache that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or noise. Migraines are set off by triggers, and the headache occurs when the number of triggers reaches a critical threshold. This can be likened to a glass of water that overflows at a certain point. [...]
https://issuu.com/loganchirouniv/docs/tower_summer_2021-7-16final2/10 We are very lucky to have worked with Dr. Shelby while she finished her education at Logan. Dr. Rachel and Dr. Jessica love what we do. We encourage and train the next generation of chiropractors from Logan College of Chiropractic to be leaders in our field. Our Summer 2021 preceptor Dr. Shelby's experience was [...]
The National Institutes of Health report that more than 80 percent of Americans experience low back pain (LBP) at some point. Low back pain can be caused by misalignment of the spine, muscular imbalance, disc issues, or more than likely, a combination of these. Even if you are experiencing some low back pain, that does [...]
We welcome our LGBTQ community into our office for musculoskeletal treatment. We support you and will call you by the name and pronouns of your choice. Unfortunately, insurance companies are not as progressive as we are and require us to classify your gender in documentation for them. Please do not let their classification represent how [...]
Do you think of your desk job as physically demanding? Well, it is!! Abnormal posture while sitting at a desk can affect your entire spine. Pain, stiffness and muscles soreness and tightness are a few of the most common symptoms. Poor neck and low back posture can also cause headaches, disc issues, jaw pain, problems [...]
Four Common Knee Problems for Dancers Dancers train for the perfect splits, amazing turnout, powerful jumps, high kicks, and quick turns making knee pain common for dancers. Some knee injuries can be very serious and require medical intervention. Other knee problems can be managed or avoided with proper technique and training. 1) Hyperextension Knee hyperextension occurs when the knees pass straight and begin to bend the other direction. This is common practice for dancers because it can make for longer, cleaner lines, however, it can cause strain and injury. Dancers should first focus on proper technique without gripping [...]
Do you ever look outside in the middle of a work day, admire the beautiful warm weather, and wish that you could leave to go climb? We do, too. The bad news is that your job could be affecting more than just your climbing schedule. Many American jobs are computer-based and take a huge toll [...]
Most of the muscles that flex your wrist are attached to a bony bump on the inside of your elbow called the “medial epicondyle.” Sometimes, through injury or overuse, the site where these muscles originate can become irritated or inflamed. This condition is called “medial epicondylitis”, or “golfer’s elbow.” Although the condition is named [...]
