Chronic pain is defined as being any form of pain–sharp, dull, burning or aching–lasting more than 12 weeks, but more often for months or longer. Most doctor’s solutions involve complicated surgeries or pain medication that will require higher dosages as time goes on. Neither option addresses the underlying cause of chronic pain and only masks… Read more »
Category: Pain Relief
Orthopedic Conditions
Orthopedics is a field of healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, specifically the spine, joints and muscles. Common orthopedic conditions include: Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, arthritis) Hand/wrist injuries (carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis) Neck and back injuries (stenosis, scoliosis, disc herniation) Hip injuries (bursitis, osteoarthritis) Knee injuries (patellofemoral syndrome, ACL tear, meniscus… Read more »
Daily Task Injuries
Do you sit at a desk or in front of a computer for long periods of time? Do you lift heavy objects at home or work? Do you run, walk, lift, swim or play a sport? Overuse injuries (or repetitive stress injuries) are injuries that happen when too much stress is placed on an area… Read more »
Joint by Joint Facebook Live Video Series
Our two newest chiropractors, Dr. McKee and Dr. G, talk joints in their first Joint by Joint Facebook Live video series. This week, they are focusing on the shoulder. Join us next week at https://www.facebook.com/GoodyearHealthCenter/ to see what joint they choose to focus on next! Schedule an appointment with Dr. McKee or Dr. Gebultowicz today!
Sprains and Strains
Receiving chiropractic care for sprains and strains is 100% safe and effective. Chiropractors are experts at relieving pain due to new or old injuries, and guarantee to get you back to living pain-free. A sprain is known as the stretching or tearing of a ligament(s), the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects two bones… Read more »
TMJ and TMJD (Mouth and Jaw Pain)
Temporomandibular joints, also known as TMJ’s, are the joints and jaw muscles that work together to allow you to open and close your mouth. TMJ disorders, such as temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction (TMJD), can cause jaw pain and make eating and talking difficult. TMJD Causes TMJ pain can be linked to a number of different reasons… Read more »
Knee Pain
Over the course of your lifetime, you may experience knee pain and immobility. Your knee is a complex structure that houses three different bones- the lower part of the thighbone, the upper part of the shinbone and the kneecap. Strong and supportive ligaments and tendons keep these bones in place while the cartilage provides cushion… Read more »
Headaches/Migraines and Chiropractic Care
A headache or migraine is an extremely common condition that causes pain and discomfort in the head or neck region. Headaches and migraines can be occasional or frequent, occurring as often as once or twice a day. Not every headache or migraine you experience will be the same, as they tend to range in pain… Read more »
Benefits of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Laser therapy: LightForce™ Therapy Laser’s patented Laser-Massage® involves a laser that penetrates deep into the tissue to reduce inflammation at a cellular level, thus accelerating the healing process. While undergoing laser therapy, patients will feel a soothing warmth as laser energy gently penetrates tissue and boosts the body’s own regeneration powers to relieve pain. Treatments are painless… Read more »
Sciatica and Pain Management
Sciatica is another name for the pain that spreads along the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending from the lower back down the back of both legs. However, sciatica typically only affects one side of the body. Causes of Sciatica: Old age: Herniated disks and bone spurs are common medical conditions within senior citizens. These… Read more »