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When Is Degenerative Disc Disease The Cause Of Lower Back Pain?
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) occurs when normal changes in spinal discs take place over time, causing you pain. Think of spinal discs as shock absorbers in between the vertebrae of your spine which help it to stay flexible. As you age, the discs begin to break down. This process is a natural occurrence, but if…
Sciatic Pain and a Tennis Ball: What They Have in Common
80% of people in the U.S. will experience some form of back pain (also called “sciatic pain”) during their lifetime. That’s far too many days spent sitting on the sidelines and struggling through daily tasks. What might be causing your back pain isn’t always easy to determine, in part because most back pain starts days…
Car Accident Tips from an Erie PA Chiropractor
Car Accident Tips from an Erie PA Chiropractor Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life that many of us have to experience, and while the vast majority are not serious, they can still cause lasting effects. Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain can linger and transform into chronic conditions that last for years.…
Disc Herniation Within Athletics
Disc Herniation Within Athletics Herniated discs can happen to both athletic and non-athletic folk alike. That doesn’t make the back and neck pain or nerve sensations any more pleasant for the former population. Figuring out treatment while also trying to nail down a return-to-activity plan can feel incredibly daunting, especially for athletes. How can you…
The Healing Benefits of Chiropractic Care For Children
The Healing Benefits of Chiropractic Care For Children Most of us don’t think of young children as having issues that might require chiropractic care. But did you know many painful ailments that plague adults actually stem from a misaligned spine due to an undetected childhood spinal injury? How Do Children Injure Their Spines? The first…
The Sitting Epidemic in Erie PA
The Sitting Epidemic in Erie PA Are you suffering from lower back pain in Erie PA? Lower back pain is a common complaint for those that sit for long periods of time. A majority of employees work from a desk and are unable to move around throughout the day. Chiropractors at our chiropractic clinic in…