A few months back I presented two of the more common causes of upper back or rib pain on breathing. Because of its intimate relation to the heart and lungs, pain on inspiration is a cause for concern, especially when coupled with other symptoms like fever,
2025-03-01
This year will certainly be remembered for a lot of things, but 2020 will probably also go down as the year of the couch potato. Being sedentary goes hand in hand with staying indoors. There’s probably never been more opportunity to stay at home and binge
2025-02-28
Chiropractors are not all created equal. In fact, there is likely no other healthcare field where the gap between one practitioner and the next is as wide as it is in chiropractic. And, as many of our patients are aware, the outcomes vary as much as the
2025-02-20
Our body is an interdependent system and when one part is not functioning properly, it can negatively impact other parts leading to over or diminished use. Physicals exist because it is necessary to be examined from head to toe, literally, down to each and
2025-02-17
Is your pillow hurting your neck — and your sleep? The kind of pillow you choose and how you sleep on it makes a big difference in how rested you’ll feel when you wake up in the morning, according to chiropractor Andrew Bang, DC. “All the ways you
2025-02-09
You’re not alone. Sure, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of exercising. Let’s all run marathons! And do a push-up challenge! But when it comes down to actually getting your butt to the gym, it’s often hard to actually find the time. But making
2025-02-07
Low-level laser therapy helps many conditions and can be a valuable tool for combating arthritis and neck pain, particularly when inflammation is involved. This therapy provides a non-invasive and quick treatment for many people. For patients, arthritis
2025-02-06
Most patients at Ascent Chiropractic only make that first call when their back pain or neck pain is at a place where it’s seriously affecting their daily lives. They’re usually under the assumption that if they don’t feel any pain that there’s nothing
2025-02-05
It is important for you to take care of your overall health and wellness, and that means that you need to exercise regularly. Even though there are a lot of people who believe that they need to run countless miles every day, that is not necessarily the case.
2025-01-22