Cowell Chiropractic Blog

Ice or heat: which is best for your back pain? The short answer is that it depends.  You just finished a workout and are feeling a strain in your back. Or you just lifted something heavy and now have a nagging backache. Or maybe you have chronic back issues and are experiencing pain. All of…

Lower back pain is incredibly common around the world, causing more disability than any other condition. According to the CDC, it is the most common type of pain with 25% of U.S. adults reporting lower back pain.  Causes of lower back pain can vary and include compressed discs, pinched nerves, and pulled muscles. However, another…

Spinal osteoarthritis – or spondylosis – is associated with aging and often affects the spine’s vertebrae and discs. Sometimes called degenerative disc disease, spondylosis does not always have symptoms, but is a common cause of spinal pain and problems.  Spondylosis occurs as the body ages and the discs that cushion the bones of the spine…

If you have a spinal condition or are unbalanced, you may notice that it impacts your daily functioning, from walking through the grocery store to climbing stairs to simply walking through your home. Not only can pain be an issue, but you may struggle with balance and proper functioning of your legs.  Using a cane…

People often refer to difficult tasks as being a pain in the behind, but a real pain on the backside is no joking matter. Coccydynia is a pain that affects the spine’s tailbone and results from a fall or from regular jarring motions, such as riding a bike. Coccydynia refers to pain in the area…