Cowell Chiropractic Blog
The Joy and (Back) Pain of Being a New Mom
Did you know your body is considered postpartum for an entire year after your little one arrives? Unbeknownst to many new moms, post-pregnancy hormones have a powerful effect on your joints, ligaments, lower back, and other parts of your body. What should you do to avoid postpartum pain? And, are there ways to bounce back…
How To Knock Out Shoulder Pain
That nagging shoulder ache…the sharp pain when you move your arm or the twinge between your shoulder blades. Sometimes, you even feel shoulder pain in your neck. Regardless, it translates to constant and uncomfortable pain, often inhibiting daily activities. So what do you do and is surgery in your future? Sadly, many are told that…
Herniated Discs – Here’s How To Recover Quickly.
If you have a herniated disc, you’re all too familiar with the neck or back pain that comes with it— radiating pain in your arms, hips, buttocks, or legs are common symptoms. Just what causes a herniated disc? Over time, discs can simply become worn down, a process called “disc degeneration.” Spinal discs lose some…
Anaheim CA Chiropractor Describes Stretching
Anaheim CA Chiropractic Describes Stretching Keeping your muscles, tendons, and ligaments flexible through regular stretching is important, but an often-ignored piece of the overall health puzzle. Many people find stretching to be time-consuming and boring, but it helps prevent scores of different injuries and has an anti-aging effect on the body. We see many patients…
Is It A Migraine, Tension Headache, or ‘Just a Headache?
Headache pain: dull to throbbing, splitting to burning. There’s no denying it, a headache is enough to ruin your day or for some, sideline you for days. Just what causes headaches and why do some seem to be more prone to pain than others? In this article, we discuss the four most common types of…
10 Piriformis Stretches to Get Rid of Hip, and Lower Back Pain
There’s a tiny muscle you’ve probably never heard of that has a powerful effect on your daily movements, and can even be linked to sciatica. It’s called the piriformis and it enables you to move your hips, upper legs, and feet away from your body. The piriformis also covers the sciatic nerve that runs from…