Cowell Chiropractic Blog
5 Tips to Relieve Motorcycle Neck Pain
Across the country, people take to their motorcycles to feel the wind on their face and the freedom of peeling across the asphalt under the warmth of the sun. For many people, riding their motorcycle is a much anticipated activity that is rivaled by nothing else. But for others, it’s a pain in the neck.…
Stretches to Relieve Pain in the Psoas Muscle
The psoas (pronounced so-az) muscle is located in the pelvic region near the hip, connecting the upper thigh to the lower back. If not properly stretched, it can be blamed for numerous injuries and pain, including back, hip, and leg pain. One of the main functions of the psoas is flexing the hip, so it…
The Link Between Whiplash and Spinal Cord Injuries
Over one million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year. Most of these cases are from the neck being forcibly slammed back and forth in an automobile accident, which is probably the image you have in your head when someone says “whiplash.” But you can get whiplash from other situations where your neck violently jerks…
Finding Relief For Snapping Hip Syndrome
Do you experience a snapping sensation in your hip as you move? It could be painful with inflammation and other symptoms or painless and simply annoying, but either way, you probably want to look into relieving your snapping hip. The condition is known as snapping hip syndrome and is experienced by up to ten percent…
Three Ways to Naturally Treat Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy affects as many as 1 in 500 adults living in developed nations. It results in an enlarged heart and reduced blood flow, but there are certain steps you can take to reduce your chances of experiencing the condition and recovering if you already have it. Of course, not all cases of cardiomyopathy are preventable,…
6 Foam Roller Exercises for Beginners
Have you heard about the benefits of foam rollers? Foam rollers are a popular fitness tool that helps to release knots in muscles and soothe sore muscles. It’s like giving yourself a massage to relieve tight spots that are caused by muscle imbalance, overuse, injuries, and more. Using a foam roller can be a difficult…