Cowell Chiropractic Blog
The 7 Best Exercises for a Bulging Disc
Once diagnosed with a bulging disc, it may be difficult to know what to do next. Treatment options vary, but there are exercises and stretches that can be done at home to help reduce pain and decrease symptoms of a bulging disc. Taking the time to stretch and exercise for a bulging disc can mean…
Top 7 Sciatica Triggers to Avoid
Sciatica is a common and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a term used to describe the pain that originates in the lower back and travels down the sciatic nerve, which runs through the buttocks and down the legs. This pain can range from a mild discomfort to a sharp,…
Stretching Exercises to Relieve Pain Associated with Degenerative Disk Disease
The vertebrae in your spine are separated by spinal disks that work like cushions to absorb the impact of daily living. As you get older, like everything else in your body, these disks can begin to wear down. For some people, it only causes mild discomfort, but for others, it can be a serious problem. …
The Dangerous, Lesser-known Effects Of Chronic Stress
Who isn’t stressed in today’s modern world? Stress from work, finances, interpersonal relationships…we are all bearing a lot of psychological weight in normal day-to-day life. While stress can seem extremely common, it isn’t always healthy; when stress becomes chronic, we suffer real consequences long-term. At best, the feelings of stress are uncomfortable to bear. At…
The Real Culprit Of Shoulder Pain And Weakness: Shoulder Impingement
Pinching in your shoulder. Shooting, searing pain when reaching overhead. Achiness in your shoulder when carrying a backpack, or even just lying down. There’s never a convenient time for these kinds of symptoms to crop up, is there? If you’re having difficulty reaching up and behind your back without pain or a weak feeling, you…
The Lesser-Known Culprit Of Back Pain: Excess Weight
Did you know that over 16 million adults experience some kind of chronic back pain? It’s a leading cause of missed days of work and can be a real chore to heal for good. Many people experience back pain as an ongoing issue that they simply learn to live with on some level, partially because…