As the year 2022 draws to a close, many people are making their resolutions for a better, happier, more prosperous new year. Some common resolutions include: Quitting smoking. Exercising and/or losing weight. Clearing clutter from the home or office. Keeping in touch with loved ones more often. Crossing items off a bucket list. At Coastal […]
Regardless of which holiday(s) you celebrate, seasonal festivities often have one thing in common: they can be exhausting. And if you’re living with chronic pain, all the extra activities and commitments can be especially overwhelming — and painful. If you’re living with a chronic pain condition, you already know how difficult it can be just […]
If you or someone you love has been living with a chronic pain condition, you understand that daily, persistent discomfort can quite literally take over your life. This kind of pain can have a tremendous impact on everyday activities, interpersonal relations and overall emotional disposition of the sufferer. Here are just a few of the […]
Sometimes physical pain is a temporary condition, caused by a mild strain or staying in one position for too long. This type of pain typically goes away on its own after a relatively short period of time, provided that whatever activity has caused the pain is no longer an issue. But if your pain is […]
Whether you’ve sustained an injury while playing athletic sports, being involved in a car accident, or simply engaging in everyday physical activities, there are important next steps you should be taking to ensure the best possible outcomes for healing and pain relief. Even if surgical methods are necessary for the correction of certain injuries, injury […]
You may have heard of herniated disc but aren’t sure what exactly it means. If you experience pain in your back, arms, legs or buttocks, disc herniation is one potential cause to consider. Gaining a better understanding of this condition and associated symptoms can help provide a better idea of whether or not you may […]
Many people suffer from back pain caused by spinal conditions or injuries, but not everyone seeks medical treatment for relief. Why would anyone choose suffering over treatment? Because many treatment options are unpalatable, expensive or simply too difficult to endure, so those in pain often choose instead to just tough it out. But they really […]
When we think of chiropractic care, treatment for back pain is what usually comes to mind. And while chiropractors do offer a variety of treatment options for sciatica, herniated disc, radiculopathy, lower back pain and more, it may surprise some people to learn that chiropractic care provides effective treatment solutions for myriad other conditions as […]
If you’ve ever considered consulting with a chiropractor but hesitated due to opinions you may have heard about chiropractic care, you’re not alone. Some people are reluctant to seek out a chiropractic specialist, in large part due to a fear of the unknown. But once the common myths have been dispelled, those suffering with chronic […]
Although shock wave therapy was introduced for human treatment in 1980 and approved by the U.S. FDA in 1984, its clinical use was at first limited to lithotripsy, a procedure that uses shock waves to break up kidney stones. It didn’t take long before physicians discovered that this innovative technology could provide remarkable benefits for […]