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Fatigue is the common experience of having difficulty concentrating, reduced energy, and a lack of motivation. Fatigue is generally not relieved by rest. Many lifestyle and medical factors may lead to feelings of fatigue, and long-lasting fatigue may lead to additional physical and emotional consequences. While fatigue can indicate a more serious mental or physical condition, it is a common…
Read MoreUnfortunately, workplace injuries are not uncommon in the U.S. Annually, more than 6.3 million employees are injured on the job, and nearly 6,000 people die each year from work injuries. Work injuries can cause acute and long-lasting conditions such as loss of motion, back pain, tendonitis, and other injuries. Today, more Americans are working from home than ever before, and…
Read MoreMany individuals looking to improve their health and well-being are choosing to see a chiropractor. A chiropractor is a doctor who has skills and experience in helping patients deal with various health issues by utilizing an integrative, holistic approach. Some individuals visit a chiropractor after failing to see desired results from other medical options. Other individuals prefer to see a…
Read MoreSummertime is here! It is time to open your pool and if you have back pain there is nothing better. Water therapy can provide a lot of benefits to ease the pain. Being in the water strengthens and stabilizes your back, decreases pain, and increases joint range of motion. Here are five great pool exercises to ease back pain: Knee-to-Chest:…
Read MoreA number of patients struggle with sciatica leg pain. Learn the facts about sciatica leg pain and it may help you understand your pain. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body, emerging from the spine in the lower back. It also runs through the buttock region, and all the way to the lower leg,…
Read MoreTension, anxiety, and stress can trigger headaches at any time but, ways to relieve headache pain and tension. Hydrate – dehydration is a common cause of headache. Fill up your largest water bottle and drink up. Relaxation techniques – meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises can lower stress levels and reduce headache frequency. Chiropractic – You may find relief from…
Read MoreSciatica is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. Any pain in the lower back that limits your movement or stops you from enjoying life requires attention, but not all lower back pain is sciatic pain. At Atlas Total Health Chiropractic we treat sciatica every day. Your sciatic nerve runs from your lower back, downward through your buttocks, and into the…
Read MorePeople who have been in a car accident might tell you they feel fine, but is their body truly fine after it’s been involved in a car collision? In a car accident, there’s a lot of force exerted on the body, and even small fender benders can cause injury. Time and again, we treat people that believe they’re fine and…
Read MoreWith the onset of cold weather, we’ve heard people ask, “can chiropractic care help during flu season?” It’s a good question. Rather than simply saying “yes,” we’d like to explain a bit. The answer isn’t complicated – but the question is about more than stopping the flu. Flu season typically falls in the winter months, between November and the end of…
Read MoreAre you wondering how chiropractic can reduce arthritis pain? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from arthritis. Though common, arthritis is often misunderstood. This disease, with its painful joint inflammation, swelling, and stiffness, usually rears its head during middle age and grows worse with each passing year. However, arthritis is more complicated than its basic name suggests. It’s not…
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