Your knee isn't just the largest joint in your body --- it's also quite complex, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS. As a result, it's very susceptible to injury, many of which can be treated non-surgically....
You've probably heard that tai chi is great for you. As of 2007, about 2.3 million adults in the U.S. used tai chi to improve strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine....
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a division of the National Institutes of Health, chiropractic "is a health care approach that addresses the relationship between the body's structure--mainly the...
According to the American Chiropractic Association in Arlington, Virginia, Americans visit chiropractors at least 250 million times each year. Chiropractic health care, a mode of alternative medicine, works on the theory that misaligned vertebrae...
Chiropractic comes from the Greek language literally meaning hands (cheir) and done (praktos) or done by hand. The World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) says Hippocrates, considered to be the founder of modern medicine, was very interested in learning...
Your rotator cuff is comprised of a group of muscles that help to connect your arm to your shoulder. These muscles can be injured in a variety of ways, from sports injuries to acute injuries such as falls or car accidents. Certain exercises can...
Stretching to relieve tension on the sacroiliac joint reduces pain but there is also a link between dehydration and joint pain. Just stretching might not be enough if you are not giving your body enough fluids. Also, muscle imbalances contribute...
Colon cleansers have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Many manufacturers tout them as an effective way to improve total health and as an effective weight-loss aid. Despite the fact that there is little medical research to...
Pain in the gluteus maximus after working out can signify delayed onset muscle soreness, sciatica pain or a muscle strain injury. Pain in the gluteus maximus can make normal daily activities difficult and often results from workouts like squats,...
Back pain is the leading cause of physical limitation, affecting 80 percent of adults at some point in their lives, according to the University of New Mexico. Factors including body weight, body type, activity level and posture can all be...
Traditional massage therapy incorporates a variety of hands-on movements to relieve pain and muscle tension and to promote relaxation. However, massage therapy is not the only way to experience these positive effects. There are alternatives to...
According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic is a health care profession that treats complaints of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Patients seek chiropractic care for many reasons, including treatment for sports...
If your lower back hurts, your sacroiliac joints may be the problem. Pain in these joints that lie on either side of the lower back above the sacrum can result from an infection, a tumor, trauma, or activities that require twisting, bending,...
An increase in chronic childhood disease is part of the reason parents today seek alternative health care for kids. Chiropractic care is an effective and affordable program by licensed providers that addresses children's health conditions...
Colitis is a chronic condition that causes your large intestine, or colon, to become inflamed, which can cause several gastrointestinal symptoms. Colitis has different causes. The treatment for the condition depends on the cause of the condition,...
Muscle testing, or applied kinesiology, is a technique used by the chiropractic community and health practitioners to test muscle strength or weakness. Its use, according the American Cancer Society, is not supported by scientific research in...
According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a hospital and academic medical center in Los Angeles, degenerative disc disease is not a disease but a condition in which pain is caused by damaged spinal discs. According to the medical center, common...
According to a Sep. 9, 2009, article by Dr. Charles Masarsky in "Dynamic Chiropractic," the long-term health benefits of chiropractic care may include the following: retention of lung capacity, improved visual acuity, reaction time and balance,...
Chiropractic treatment helps reestablish proper skeletal motion and optimize nerve flow. Thoracic outlet syndrome, or TOS, is caused by nerve impingement in the neck, shoulder and/or chest. Chiropractic care removes the nerve impingement, thus...
Chiropractors use spinal manipulation or adjustment to treat neck and back pain. The foundation of chiropractic is to return the body's joints to normality so that they can move properly. Good vertebral joint movement is crucial to good disc...
Many chiropractors advocate a healthy diet rich in nutrient-dense foods. According to the American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition, nutritional counseling is an important aspect of chiropractic care. One of the basic tenets of...
During the course of a pregnancy, a woman's body drastically changes. A healthy pregnancy involves a weight gain of 25 to 40 pounds in a relatively short period of time. The weight of the baby shifts the woman's center of gravity forward and pulls...
Children may have poor posture because of lack of core stability, according to Scott Bautch, past president of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Occupational Health. They also spend a large amount of time in front of computers....
Poor posture can lead to a variety of health problems, but maintaining proper posture during all of your daily activities can lead to better health. Proper posture helps keep your bones and joints aligned, helps to prevent arthritis and back pain,...
According to detox expert Jaison Greene, of the Detox Authority website, detox is the process by which your body naturally eliminates harmful wastes and toxins via the lungs, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and colon. There are many plans and...
Fingernail discoloration can be a sign of a nail infection. The condition can also occur from health problems and underlying medical conditions. The fingernails often provide signs of overall health and wellness. Chiropractic doctor and holistic...
Chiropractic sessions and physical therapy are two different ways you can treat back pain, but they essentially have the same end goal: to alleviate tension and nerve compression and restore mobility without drugs or surgery. Chiropractic...
Chiropractic is a branch of the health care profession that treats musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions such as headaches, back pain and joint pain, by realigning the spine. Repeated visits to a chiropractor are often necessary because...
Chiropractors tout many benefits for patients who seek their care, such as headache relief, pain management, immunity improvement and energy. Some practitioners also believe that chiropractic adjustments to the lower back can nurture weight loss....
