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Unlocking Relief: How Chiropractic Care Can Alleviate Knee Pain Apr 19th, 2024

Unlocking Relief: How Chiropractic Care Can Alleviate Knee Pain   Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages, from young athletes to older adults. Whether caused by an injury, overuse, or an underlying condition like arthritis, knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life.   ...

How To Get Relief From Sciatica Pain! Mar 20th, 2024

How To Get Relief From Sciatica Pain! Sciatica is a common condition characterized by back pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The pain can be debilitating and significantly impact one’s quality of life. In this blog, we will explore how chiropractic care can effectively help individuals...

Chiropractic Care For Frozen Shoulder Feb 21st, 2024

Chiropractic Care For Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a medical condition. It is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It usually develops slowly. It gets worse over time. As frozen shoulder begins to improve then the shoulder becomes easier to move.  Chiropractic care...

Symptoms of Whiplash Injury Feb 8th, 2024

Symptoms of Whiplash Injury Whiplash is a common but often misunderstood injury, especially following car accidents. Whiplash occurs when the head jerks suddenly forward and backward. This can cause various symptoms that impact a person's quality of life. Recognizing these symptoms early can be pivotal in seeking appropriate care and...

Does Facet Joint Pain Go Away?   Jan 26th, 2024

Does Facet Joint Pain Go Away?     Facet joint pain especially in the context of facet joint syndrome is a multifaceted condition that requires careful consideration and comprehensive management. Chiropractors with experience in injury and trauma can be an asset. With its focus on diagnosis, management, manual adjustments and...

Can Chiropractic Care Help with Sciatica? Jan 23rd, 2024

Can Chiropractic Care Help with Sciatica? Sciatica is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing pain and discomfort that can significantly impact daily life.  As a chiropractor with extensive experience in spinal biomechanics and trauma, I often encounter patients seeking relief from sciatic pain. This article will explore what...

Unlocking Relief: Chiropractic Adjustments for Neck and Shoulder Pain Jan 16th, 2024

Unlocking Relief: Chiropractic Adjustments for Neck and Shoulder Pain Neck and shoulder pain is prevalent among adults. This pain often stems from the rigors of daily life such as prolonged sitting, poor posture, injuries, trauma or repetitive activities.  Differentiating between neck and shoulder pain is crucial for effective treatment and...

A Car Accident Chiropractor's Guide to Missed Injuries Jan 9th, 2024

A Car Accident Chiropractor's Guide to Missed Injuries   It's common for patients to have neck, back pain, and whiplash after a car crash or similar injury. Interestingly during the exam process I frequently uncover additional previously undiagnosed injuries.  People seem to ignore areas of the body like the shoulders,...

Laser Therapy for Pain: Unlocking the Power of Class 4 Laser Therapy Jan 4th, 2024

Laser Therapy for Pain: Unlocking the Power of Class 4 Laser Therapy   In the evolving landscape of pain management, laser therapy for pain emerges as a beacon of hope for those suffering from various pain-related conditions. This form of conservative treatment for pain is gaining recognition for its significant...

How to Alleviate Lower Back Pain from a Herniated Disc Dec 28th, 2023

How to Alleviate Lower Back Pain from a Herniated Disc Lower back pain stemming from a herniated disc can be both debilitating and challenging to manage. However, with the right approach, it is possible to alleviate the pain and improve quality of life significantly.  In this blog, we'll explore what...

How Long Can You Live with Neuropathy? Understanding the Condition and Managing its Impact Dec 25th, 2023

How Long Can You Live with Neuropathy? Understanding the Condition and Managing its Impact Peripheral neuropathy, a condition resulting from nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet, affects millions worldwide. Often arising from other medical conditions, it prompts the question, "How long can you live with neuropathy?" The...

Vitamin D3 | The #1 Vitamin You May  Need Dec 21st, 2023

Vitamin D3 | The #1 Vitamin You May Need Understanding the importance of Vitamin D3 in our daily life is crucial for maintaining good health. Often overlooked, this vitamin plays a pivotal role in various bodily functions, and its deficiency can lead to serious health issues.   The Sun: Nature’s...

The Essential Guide to Finding an Auto Accident Chiropractor Near Me Dec 18th, 2023

The Essential Guide to Finding an Auto Accident Chiropractor Near Me Searching for an auto accident chiropractor near me after a car crash is a crucial step towards recovery. If you're experiencing neck or back pain, stiffness, or other discomforts, an auto accident chiropractor can provide the specialized care you...

The Top 10 Benefits of Chiropractic Care  Dec 11th, 2023

The Top 10 Benefits of Chiropractic Care    It was recently estimated that 35 million people in the United States seek out chiropractic care each year1. Among these millions of adults and children, the majority seek relief of common head, neck, or back ailments. However, in addition to these conditions,...

Blue Light & Sleep Dec 1st, 2023

Blue Light and Sleep: Is Your Quality of Rest Being Compromised? As our world continues to become increasingly connected to digital devices, the conversation about the effects of blue light is starting to pick up. Blue light is emitted by tablets, computers, cell phones, and natural sources such as the...

Reasons To Go To a Chiropractor After An Auto Injury Sep 27th, 2023

How many automobile crashes occur per year and how many involve injury?    Overall, there were 6,756,000 crashes nationwide in 2019. Of the total, 1,916,000 resulted in injury. Whiplash is a very common injury occurring in automobile crashes. The statistics on just this one injury type are staggering. “In the...

What Really is a Pinched Nerve? Aug 2nd, 2023

When it comes to pinched nerves, there are multiple ways that a pinched nerve can occur. A nerve can become pinched as it is exiting the intervertebral foramen, which is the opening in the spine that allows the nerve to exit and go to its target tissue. These nerves can...

Why Should You Seek Chiropractic Care for Whiplash? Sep 22nd, 2020

Each year, there are an estimated 6 million car accidents in the United States. Among these accidents, approximately 3 million individuals are injured. One of the most common auto accident injuries is a condition known as whiplash. If you have recently been diagnosed with whiplash after an accident, learn more...

7 Natural Strategies to Protect Against The Coronavirus & Flu - Dr. Brad Gorski Mar 19th, 2020

This article is not meant as full guideline for dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Please visit the CDC website to stay informed on this pandemic.  You can also visit the John Hopkins Coronavirus Rescource Center to see updated numbers of where the virus is spreading. The focus on this article...

5 Ways To Balance Hormones & Your Thyroid | Elite Family Chiropractic Charleston, SC Jan 26th, 2020

According to the American Thyroid Association1, “12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.” Among those who have a thyroid condition, approximately 60% are undiagnosed. Additionally, an increasing number of both men and women are now being diagnosed with hormonal imbalances. If you suspect...

Effective Tennis Elbow Treatments Charleston, SC Nov 26th, 2019

The latest data1 shows that approximately 1-3% of the U.S. population experiences what is known as tennis elbow. Although its name suggests that it develops as a result of playing tennis, an individual does not have to play the sport to develop this painful condition. If you suspect (or have...

Is Your Nutrition Plan Helping With Weight Loss & Inflammation? Oct 17th, 2019

Time Magazine recently reported on a study which revealed that almost half of Americans are trying to lose weight. Despite so many individuals working toward the same goal, very few actually reach their ideal weight. Rather than trying the latest fad diet or weight loss product, it is crucial to...

How to Naturally Improve Back Pain and Herniated Discs Oct 7th, 2019

How to Naturally Improve Back Pain and Herniated Discs The American Chiropractic Association reports that back pain costs Americans an estimated $50 billion in health care expenses per year, and results in 264 million lost days of work during the same period of time. Although many individuals still seek medication...

How Prenatal Chiropractic Care Can Help in Pregnancy - Elite Family Chiropractic LLC. Jul 30th, 2019

How Chiropractic Care Can Help in Pregnancy Chiropractic care during pregnancy has been proven to be both beneficial and safe. If you’ve considered prenatal chiropractic, learn more about the specific benefits.  The latest data shows that an estimated 50% of pregnant women1 will experience back pain at some point in...

Chiropractor West Ashley, SC Discusses Sciatica Jan 2nd, 2019

In the United States, there are an estimated 3 million diagnosed cases of sciatica each year. One of the most significant and common causes of disability and pain results from a condition known as sciatica. This condition causes pain along the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back. Health...

Natural Migraine Relief Charleston, SC Dec 20th, 2018

According to the latest figures, approximately 38 million people in the United States experience migraines1. Although some individuals use the term “migraine” and “headache” synonymously, there are major differences between these conditions. Migraines are so severe that they cause sufferers to miss work, experience a loss in productivity, restrict their...

Chiropractor Charleston, SC | Eliminate Pain Naturally May 7th, 2018

PAIN/CHRONIC PAIN:  Chronic pain is something that millions of people have to deal with on a daily basis.  There is not a week that goes by that I do not have someone who comes in and is dealing with or has had chronic pain.  That is just reality.  In understanding...