East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C.

Dr. Martin Marmorale

What To Know About Scoliosis

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Many of us first heard of scoliosis in grade school and haven’t thought too much about it since then. For those who may not be familiar, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that could involve either the spinal column bending into a “C” or an “S” shape from your lower back to your neck, or even going from side to side. We get tested at a young age, and those with a severe enough case of scoliosis may require assistance to help straighten the spine over time as you grow.

Unfortunately, scoliosis is not limited to kids. Many adults can develop scoliosis over time, leading to discomfort, pain, and mobility issues. So, what do we need to know about scoliosis?

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Why Proper Lifting Is So Important

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As we get older, we find ourselves needing to be more and more careful with our backs. Sleeping in the wrong position or even turning too quickly in an awkward position could have you in pain for days. Lifting is one daily activity that can put our backs in jeopardy.

Lifting can be anything from moving around household items and taking in the groceries to heavy lifting as part of our job or regular workout routine. While lifting is an important activity that helps to build up and maintain our muscles, it could also result in serious injury if not done correctly. So how do we lift properly to avoid injury?

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Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, your musculoskeletal system goes through impressive changes. Your joints and ligaments loosen to allow space for a growing fetus and, ultimately, for birth. Chiropractic care can help your body adjust to these changes and may prevent certain discomforts and complications. In observance of National Women’s Health Week, May 14-20, we’ll explore some of the ways that chiropractic care can help you have a safer, more comfortable pregnancy and delivery.

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3 Ways Chiropractic Care Helps Reduce Stress

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Every one of us deals with stress in our lives, and the older we get, it seems that there’s only more out there for us to stress about.

Whether it’s our jobs, our finances, home ownership, car ownership, or family and social obligations… there’s just no shortage of stressors. While there are some little things we can do – like take a walk to get some fresh air or enjoy a good book, album, or show – getting our minds off our stress might not be enough to get us relaxed and feeling good on a regular basis.

One of the more popular treatments for treating stress is chiropractic care. Here are three ways chiropractic care can help reduce your stress.

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Graston Technique for Shin Splints

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It happens every spring… we see a wave of patients experiencing shin pain. The issue often turns out to be shin splints – also known as medial tibial stress syndrome – a common lower leg injury that causes pain along the inner side of the shinbone. Shin splint cases soar in April when people resume physical activities that may have been on the back burner during cold weather downtime.

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Graston® for Iliotibial Band Syndrome or ITBS

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Are you experiencing leg pain that runs from your hip to your knee? It could be iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS).

Iliotibial band syndrome is caused when friction against the knee or hip bones aggravates the Iliotibial band. The Iliotibial band is a tendon on the exterior side of the leg that runs from the top of your hip to your knee.

Common symptoms that might indicate ITBS include:

  • Pain ranging from the outer knee to the upper hip.
  • A clicking or grinding in the knee.
  • Pain in these areas that gets worse with activity.

Runner’s leg, as it is commonly called, is just one example of how ITBS can manifest.

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