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Sometimes, when the cooler weather appears, you notice a “flare-up” in your joints. Alternatively, you may feel painful cramps in your hands when working too many hours at your desk. Is this a result of aging? Is what you are experiencing arthritis? Below, we explore the causes of arthritis and discuss both immediate and lifestyle… Read More

Did you know that headaches and migraines, although common, are not normal? In the content below, we compare migraines vs headaches to highlight their differences regarding symptoms, where you feel the pain, the intensity, and duration of each ailment. Then, we explore a long-term remedy that effectively fights against both headaches and migraines. Migraines vs… Read More

A migraine can strike when you least expect it with little or no notice. Have you experienced a migraine’s throbbing or pulsing pain accompanied by light or noise sensitivity? When taking migraine medicine, do you feel as though the relief cannot come quick enough? Before reaching for more medicine, you can try a few other… Read More

North Carolina offers countless activities that appeal to all ages, especially to those residing in or visiting the city of Raleigh. From scenic adventures around the JC Raulston Arboretum to learning the beauty of science and history at the state capitol and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, there is an abundance of opportunities… Read More

North Carolina offers countless outdoor activities that appeal to all ages, especially to those residing in or visiting the city of Raleigh. From hiking adventures around Umstead Park or the Neuse River, to learning about art in nature at the North Carolina Museum of Art, there is an abundance of opportunities to move about after… Read More

There’s no question that a woman goes through tremendous changes during the nine months of pregnancy. The second trimester is when the most obvious physical changes likely to affect the spine will begin to occur. As the uterus grows to accommodate the fetus, the lumbar curve of the spine will increase to account for the… Read More

Don’t Let Plantar Fasciitis Stop You in Your Tracks Have you been trying to get back into running but are having nagging foot pain? The bottom of your foot hurting from working on your feet all day? You may be suffering with plantar fasciitis which affects over two million people in the United States and… Read More

Do you or anyone you know suffer from the following? Fatigue or inability to sleep Muscle tension and stiffness Headaches or migraines Aches and pains throughout the body Inability to relax These are classic physical symptoms of someone that experiences anxiety and/or depression. If you go to a medical doctor for either of these conditions,… Read More

Ear infections and Chiropractic If you are a parent, it’s hard to keep up with all the things your child may be getting into. You might be wondering why your child seems so susceptible to ear infections; in the United States, five out of six children experience an ear infection by three years old. The… Read More

Shoulder injuries are often a debilitating condition that can severely limit your function. The shoulder is a complicated joint due to all the ligamentous and muscular attachments. Injuries can include rotator cuff tears, acromioclavicular tears, bursitis, labral tears, frozen shoulder, scapular dyskinesia, shoulder impingement, dislocation, separation, and the list goes on. The most common type… Read More

Your body is an amazing entity, made of many interconnected systems, all with specific and unique purpose. One of these, the immune system, is your body’s guardian against sickness and disease. A healthy immune system is designed to fight back against everything from the common cold and flu, to cancer and autoimmune diseases.  But, did… Read More

With the exception of the first 2 vertebrae in the neck, there is an intervertebral disc between each vertebra of the spine. These discs act as shock absorbers and provide flexibility for your spine. Now imagine as you jump up and down, what would happen to the stack of bony vertebrae that make up the… Read More

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder causes the person afflicted to have difficulty paying attention and impulsivity control. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active. The disorder begins to manifest in childhood, but can extend into adolescence and adulthood. The hyperactivity aspect tends to improve as a child becomes a teen, however, problems with… Read More

Hormone Regulation Hormones are involved in a multitude of different bodily processes. When we have hormonal balance, all of our bodily functions are in sync and working properly. When even one hormone is imbalanced, we can have a slue of irregulations that affect our every day lives. Precise symptom presentation is dependent on the specific… Read More

Headaches are one of the most common disorders in the United States today. It is estimated that headaches account for approximately 120 million missed work days per year. But even though they are common, this does not mean that they are normal. Think about it. We all know that cavities in teeth are extremely common…. Read More

Spinal Re-Engineering Chiropractic care combines the principles of chiropractic and engineering. The 1st law of engineering states that proper structure equals proper function. If you correct the structure, you directly affect the function, which increases health and performance. This is back up by taking a post x-ray. If you are ignoring the structure, then you… Read More