Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) in the US and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in the UK, is a disease characterized by persistent, disabling fatigue, often made worse by exercise. CFS sufferers also commonly complain of muscle and joint pain. CFS is believed

How Does Chiropractic Help Increase Range of Motion and Flexibility?

When we’re younger, it’s easy to take our extensive range of motion and flexibility for granted. But as we age, a number of health conditions and the cumulative effects of wear and tear can affect our ability to move the way we used to. When this happens it can be

What Are Steroid Injections and When Are They Appropriate?

Steroids are organic compounds that are produced naturally in the human body. They’re also produced by other animals, plants and fungi. Within humans, steroids are used to produce several different hormones that are important to the body’s proper functioning. Contrary to popular belief, steroid injections can be helpful in certain

Chiropractic Care Improves Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Pain

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), commonly referred to as pelvic pain, is a condition that is growing more common among pregnant women, either due to increasing maternal age or to the condition simply being diagnosed more frequently. The pain is due to excessive movement of the bones that make up the

What Does it Mean to Be “Double Jointed” and is it Dangerous?

If you have ever seen a contortionist in a circus or know someone who can bend their thumb back far enough to touch their wrist, you have seen an example of someone who is double-jointed. However, the term “double-jointed” is actually something of a misnomer, since the super-flexible person you

Chiropractic Adjustment Can Lower Blood Pressure

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three American adults has high blood pressure. This serious condition can lead to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, which are among the three leading causes of death in the US. In many cases, following a

What Exactly is a “Broken Back”?

The general description “broken back” can be applied to so many different types of spinal injury—ranging from the unnoticeable to the severe—that it doesn’t say much about what’s actually happened. Technically, a broken back describes a medical condition where the vertebrae have become dislocated or fractured at any place on

How to Improve Your Bone Health at Any Age

Childhood is the ideal time to build strong bones. However, there are always things you can do—even as an adult—to help keep your bones healthy. And it’s particularly important to do these things as you age. Our bones are in a constant state of being broken down and rebuilt. Until

High Blood Pressure Facts and Fiction

High blood pressure (hypertension) is widespread, affecting approximately 25% of the population. If the condition remains untreated, it can lead to more serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. However, there are many facts about high blood pressure in the popular press. So in the following

Why Having Good Posture Matters and What You Can Do About It

How many times did we hear from our parents when we were children, “sit up straight”? Our parents were not telling us to do this merely to keep us from looking like a boiled noodle. Good posture is important for a variety of health reasons as well. It helps us