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“My spine is the reason my hand hurts?”

Learn more about referred pain and how chiropractic adjustments can help.

People are often surprised when they hear that chiropractors can treat more than just back pain. And while there is a lot more to adjustments than just “cracking backs,” chiropractors do put a lot of focus into the spine.

Why is that?

As it turns out, misaligned vertebrae in your spine can cause symptoms of pain and discomfort throughout your entire body. This is known as referred pain and it’s a huge part of what makes chiropractic care so effective.

In this article, we’ll discuss what referred pain is, how it works, and the best way to treat it so you can get back to living pain-free!

Experts recommend both, but at which times?

Here’s how to tell whether you should use heat or ice for back pain.

Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints. Whether your pain is age-related or the result of an injury, you want to do anything it takes to get you feeling like yourself again. Other than popping painkillers, what are your options?

For those trying to supplement (or avoid) OTC medications, the most common recommendation is usually heat or ice for back pain. But which is best for you?

Read on to find out the difference of ice therapy versus heat therapy, and why you might need both!

Head, shoulders, knees and toes…

Your chiropractor can help with more than just back pain.

What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word “chiropractor”? If you’re like most people, you instantly think of the spine.

Chiropractors and spines seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. Many chiropractic practices even have a logo that features a spine in some way, shape, or form. But back issues are just a small portion of the ailments chiropractors can treat.

From head to toe, your chiropractor can provide you with symptom-free relief from pain and discomfort.

Back pain is one of the most common complaints for adults.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why does my back hurt?” here are 10 possible answers.

Did you know that about 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives?

Back pain is not restricted to elderly or unfit people, either. It can affect children, young adults, thin, and overweight people alike.

The good news is that most of the causes of back pain are treatable and will often heal with some minor changes to your lifestyle. Read on to find out some common causes of back pain and what you can do to get relief.

2020 was the year that most of us started working from home…and your back probably paid the price.

Here’s how to set up an ergonomic workspace anywhere that will help—not hurt—your body.

This year has brought a lot of changes into our lives. Not only are we all getting accustomed to wearing masks everywhere, many have switched to working remotely. And while you probably enjoy skipping the commute and wearing pajamas to work, we’ve noticed that a lot of home “offices” aren’t exactly ergonomic.

Prior to the pandemic, if you worked from an office, you probably had everything set up the way you like it: a comfy chair, computer at the perfect height, and maybe even a footrest. Now? Some of you have had to make do with a TV dinner tray on the couch.

What’s the good news? With only a few handy hacks, you can have an ergonomic workspace that will alleviate your “Self Isolation Syndrome” pains. Read on for the top five areas that are most important to your chiropractic health and what you can do to avoid potential injury or discomfort.

Pregnancy has a funny way of turning your world upside down.

But a prenatal chiropractor could make things a bit easier.

First off, congratulations!

Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time for mom, dad, and everyone else who’s eagerly awaiting that precious bundle of joy. But in addition to those feelings of excitement, you may be feeling anxiety, fatigue, and discomfort.

If only you could keep going to the chiropractor to relieve this ache in your back….

Good news: You can!

Whether this is your first chiropractor visit or you’ve been swearing by your adjustments for years, a prenatal chiropractor can help you sail through your pregnancy with ease.

Want to get a better night’s sleep?

As it turns out, it’s not always about finding the best mattress for back pain.

People often ask about the best mattress for back pain, but your mattress isn’t the only thing that could be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep.

Back pain after sleeping is most likely caused by improper spinal alignment, which can itself be caused by a number of factors (or a combination of them): your pillow, your sleeping position, and yes, your mattress.

As your Oviedo chiropractor, it’s important that you get enough sleep to be restored and refreshed when you wake in the morning, but that can’t happen if you’re not sleeping correctly.

Don’t get used to lower back pain!

Find out how flexion distraction therapy can help.

Lower back pain is extremely common here in America. Other than upper respiratory infections, back pain is the most common reason for visiting a doctor.

But just because pain, numbness, tingling, or other symptoms have become a part of your daily life, doesn’t mean things should stay that way. And your friendly neighborhood chiropractor can help.

At Oviedo Chiropractic, one of the (many) methods we use to relieve pain is a technique called flexion distraction. In this article, we’ll discuss what this technique is, who it can benefit, and why you’ll want to give it a try as soon as possible.

You sit at a desk all day…so why does your back hurt so much?

Lower back pain when sitting is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s unavoidable.

Two hundred years ago, working at a desk job was a privilege afforded to only the top 1% of society. Nowadays, technological advancements (not to mention a global pandemic) mean that the majority of the country works, plays, and spends the bulk of their lives in a seated position.

But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Sitting is extremely hard on your back.

If you’re among the millions of people who experience lower back pain when sitting, you might be confused. After all, how can you back hurt when you’ve been relaxing all day?

Chiropractic adjustments feel so great, you might wish you could do them at home.

But before you figure out how to crack your back on your own, there’s something you should know.

You love the relaxed, limber feeling you get after an adjustment. Cracking your back felt so amazing, you want to feel like that every day!

If you’re like most of our patients, this invariably turns into researching how to crack your back at home to get those same benefits on a daily basis.

Not so fast!

Turns out, there’s a reason why chiropractic care is a $12 billion dollar industry: it’s not a good idea to crack your own back at home.

Oviedo Chiropractic Blog

What Is Referred Pain?

“My spine is the reason my hand hurts?”

Should You Use Heat or Ice For Back Pain?

Experts recommend both, but at which times?

Chiropractors Aren’t Just For Back Pain

Head, shoulders, knees and toes…

Why Does My Back Hurt?

Back pain is one of the most common complaints for adults.

Creating an Ergonomic Workspace That Works

2020 was the year that most of us started working from home…and your back probably paid the price.

5 Reasons to See a Prenatal Chiropractor

Pregnancy has a funny way of turning your world upside down.

The Best Mattress For Back Pain Isn’t What You’d Expect

Want to get a better night’s sleep?

What Is Flexion Distraction Therapy?

Don’t get used to lower back pain!

6 Reasons for Lower Back Pain When Sitting

You sit at a desk all day…so why does your back hurt so much?

Wondering How To Crack Your Back at Home? Read This First

Chiropractic adjustments feel so great, you might wish you could do them at home.

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