Many people suffer from a range of wrist complaints and are unsure what the issue is. In many cases undiagnosed, carpal tunnel syndrome is an assumed diagnosis perhaps because it is a common ailment from basic irregularities in wrist biomechanics. The wrist is a complicated region to examine, simply because of how many small structures…
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder” is a common condition, with no known specific cause (no, winter is not a specific cause of frozen shoulder). It is a condition defined by moderate to severe pain which limits all active range of motion. The treatment for frozen shoulder varies patient to patient, however changes based…
A common question we see in practice is “can chiropractic care address my headaches?” Simply put, yes…depending on the type of headache, chiropractic care can be an excellent intervention to address headaches. In this issue, we’ll go over which headaches you should seek chiropractic care with, and the potential benefits you could experience from treatment!…
One of the easiest ways we can provide relief or support to an area of pain is to apply kinesiology tape! From tight muscles, to strains, to areas with joint pain, and even swollen areas, taping can be an excellent form of relief. But, as with any therapy, kinesiology tape can be a great method…
Cranial nerve 10, known as the vagus nerve is a very important nerve that we must take care of in order to live properly. Your cranial nerves are responsible for carrying out the right signals to regulate and monitor body functions, ensuring that each body system works properly and in tandem with each other. The…
We love this time of year! From spending time with family, to reflecting on the past year and transitioning into the new year, there is nothing like dedicating time to what is important. Speaking of, it is important to remember your health does not take holidays. Obviously, those Christmas cookies are not going to eat…
Muscle scraping is so much fun (after the process that is)! While it could be painful (every patient has a different response), scraping tight, inflamed muscles can be extremely beneficial to the health of the muscle. Studies have even shown that the effects of scraping can go as deep as the cellular level in the…
Perhaps one of the best benefits you can experience from regular chiropractic care is the functional piece to your activities of daily living. The functional piece can look very different from patient to patient. Your level of functionality is based on time and health. One of the goals we strive to set for is to…
Getting cupped could have several positive impacts on your muscles. From increased circulation, pain reduction, and toxin removal- cupping can be an excellent way to keep your muscles moving better. So what is cupping, and why would we want to use this in treatment? Cupping is available at Salt and Spine Chiropractic for numerous reasons….
Dry needling is the practice of placing a thin needle into muscle and tissues aiming to go as deep as the bone. When needling, we typically aim to hit muscle knots, trigger points, inflamed fascia, or areas where blood flow can be restricted. This can be very useful in conjunction with chiropractic and as a…