Chiropractic care is one of the most misunderstood branches of healthcare. While millions of people benefit from chiropractic adjustments every year, there are still many myths and misconceptions that prevent others from seeking this effective, natural form of treatment. At Chiropractic of Melissa, we believe in educating our patients so they can make informed choices … Read more
When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of back pain, neck stiffness, or recovering from an injury. But did you know that chiropractic adjustments can also have a powerful impact on your mental well-being? At Chiropractic of Melissa, we’re proud to offer holistic care that supports both your physical and emotional health. Today, … Read more
Have you been suffering from back pain and wondering what the could be? There are several reasons your back might be bothering you, but one of the most common ones is a herniated disc. So, how do you know whether you have a herniated disc? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. … Read more
Another day, another drugstore visit. Month after month and year after year, many chronic pain sufferers find themselves on this treadmill. Prescription pain relievers can only do so much to alleviate your discomfort, and in the case of opioids, you may find yourself buying larger quantities more regularly just to keep up with your growing … Read more
As you may have already learned the hard way, chronic pain can hurt more than just your body. Conditions that limit your movement and prevent you from participating in your favorite hobbies can make you feel helpless in your own life. The constant barrage of pain can exacerbate major mental problems including sadness and anxiety. … Read more
If you are living with chronic back pain, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. It can hurt to sleep, it can hurt to get up out of bed, and it can hurt to bend over or pick your child up. Dealing with back pain day in and out gets old! … Read more
5 Signs You May be in Need of Physical Therapy! Did you know that PT can be used to manage a variety of different conditions as a natural form of pain relief? Unfortunately, it is usually not only until after attempting more conventional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize PT … Read more
It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what if there was a way to speed recovery from surgery long before you went under the knife? Pre-hab or preventative rehabilitation helps … Read more
Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,†it doesn’t always require … Read more
Physical therapy as an industry has been talking about the link between core strength and better balance for years. When the “core” muscles around your trunk are strong, they prevent chronic lower back pain and many other injuries, but they also keep you from losing your balance and falling down. A stronger core will help … Read more
