LAVACA COUNTY
CHIROPRACTIC
‘Back Pain’
Your Hip and SI Joint: What’s the Difference?
Bottom Line:
While figuring out the difference between hip and SI (sacroiliac) joint pain can be extremely confusing, being able to identify which one is the culprit is crucial when you’re looking for relief.
Your SI joint connects your sacrum and your pelvis.
It’s very fibrous and has a limited range of motion – just a few millimeters.
Your hip, on the other hand, is much less stable with a wide range of motion, allowing the leg to move freely in every plane.
(more…)When Should You See a Chiropractor?
Bottom Line:
Almost everyone has heard of chiropractic care, but many people have no idea if or when they should see a chiropractor. And if your medical doctor hasn’t yet referred you to a chiropractor, you may be in the same boat.
Chiropractic has been around for over 125 years.
However, it’s just this past decade that most healthcare professionals and leading healthcare organizations have started actively recommending chiropractic care for a wide array of reasons.
(more…)Why Medications Aren’t Recommended for Low Back Pain
Bottom Line:
Although NSAID medications can be purchased over the counter, it doesn’t mean they don’t have risks and dangers.
Why it Matters:
Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen the effects of low back pain change our healthcare landscape forever.
Is My Leg Pain Coming from My Back?
Bottom Line:
It may seem odd to think that nagging leg, calf, or foot pain could be traced back to a low back problem, but if you’ve had pain in your leg or foot, a pinched nerve in your low back may be creating your issue!
Pain that travels along a spinal nerve is called radicular pain, and it’s one of the most common types of pain that occurs as a result of spinal nerve compression.
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