Cowell Chiropractic Blog

Use These Simple Remedies To Overcome Trigger Finger

Use These Simple Remedies To Overcome Trigger Finger

Does your finger ever get “stuck” or feel locked up? It may happen during the simplest everyday tasks that used to be second nature– like tying a shoe or opening a can. Perhaps you hear some “clicking,” feel some discomfort, and then…it’s locked.  If you’ve experienced this pesky phenomenon, you may have a condition that’s…

7 Common Causes Of Sciatica Pain

7 Common Causes Of Sciatica Pain

Constant hip pain. Pain and numbness that runs down the back of the legs. Pain and tingling in the center of your butt. If you can relate, chances are you’ve been suffering from sciatica pain on some level.  Though sciatica pain is actually incredibly common, affecting around 40% of adults, it remains largely misunderstood. Why?…

The Ergonomic Danger That Sedentary Kids Face

The Ergonomic Danger That Sedentary Kids Face

Parents: ever feel like you were more active than your children at their age? Instead of tablets and video games, do your childhood memories include late nights of tag with the neighborhood kids? Or invigorated water balloon fights, perhaps scraped knees and elbows from trouble on your bike? It’s recommended that kids get at least…

What You Should – and Shouldn’t – Do After Your Chiropractic Adjustment

What You Should – and Shouldn’t – Do After Your Chiropractic Adjustment

If you’ve scheduled your first chiropractic adjustment, or are considering going to a chiropractor for the first time, you may be wondering what happens after your appointment. Are there special rules to follow or things you shouldn’t do?  While there aren’t any requirements regarding what to do after your adjustment, there are some tips and…

How Spinal Misalignments Can Cause Poor Balance

How Spinal Misalignments Can Cause Poor Balance

Dizziness. A spinning room. Lightheadedness. These can all be signs of poor balance and, quite frankly, can feel incredibly unnerving in daily life. Patients sometimes report feeling lopsided while walking. Or having to delay trips from an inability to drive. These kinds of symptoms have a nasty way of disrupting your safety and general well-being.…

4 Ways to Relieve Shoulder Strain and Chronic Pain

4 Ways to Relieve Shoulder Strain and Chronic Pain

Backpacks, laptop carriers, day luggage… these bags all help us carry around essentials for school or work. However, when we rely on them daily, we’re also putting more strain through our back, neck, and shoulders than we may realize. The result for many students and work commuters alike is rather undesirable: chronic shoulder pain.  If…