A relatively new chiropractic treatment, spinal decompression therapy has become an advanced, non-surgical tool in treating arm, leg, neck, and back pain associated with herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease. Whereas more traditional treatments can include drugs, difficult exercises, and even surgery, spinal decompression treatment at Corrective Chiropractic in Raleigh, NC is a non-invasive alternative designed to produce results.

How Can Decompression Therapy Help?

By ambservices | January 30, 2023

It’s no secret that our lives have become increasingly inactive. Many workers sit at desks all day, then come home to sit on the couch and watch TV. Unfortunately, this lack of movement and poor posture puts much strain on our spines and can lead to pain and other issues. Enter the team at Corrective…

Proper Sitting Position for working on a computer

How Can You Minimize Pain at Your Office Job?

By ambservices | December 19, 2022

The human body is infamously not designed to spend 9 hours at a desk daily. You’ll be acutely aware of this if you work in an office job. Read on to learn how short breaks, good posture, and sound chiropractic care principles can help minimize pain while you’re at work in an office. 1. Ask…

Posture Correction When you think about the term ‘posture’ most people think about sitting up straight in their chair (just reading this may have caused you to sit up a little straighter) or boarding school where girls practice walking with books balanced on their head. What is Posture Correction? What Is Posture? Posture Correction Posture Correction The reality is that posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture is, as you can imagine, the correct alignment of the bones. Your head rests over your spine which sits directly over your pelvis which sits directly over your knees and ankles. This alignment allows for proper weight distribution, the way nature intended. Poor posture is just the opposite. Poor posture distorts the alignment of these bones throwing off the weight distribution of the body. Why Is Good Posture Important Good posture helps us to stand, sit, walk and lie in positions that place the least amount of strain on supporting muscles and ligaments. Good posture allows the muscles to work much more efficiently, which in turns allows the body to use less energy and therefore helps to prevent muscle fatigue, muscle strain, and muscle pain. Good posture also reduces the stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together thus minimizing the likelihood of injury. Consequences Of Bad Posture Poor posture can be caused by a number of factors such as stress, obesity, decreased flexibility, poor work environment, and unhealthy sitting and standing habits. Poor posture can create a number of issues within the body. The most immediate problem with poor posture is that it creates chronic muscle tension as the weight of the head and upper body must be supported by the muscles instead of the bones. Poor posture contributes to stressful conditions such as loss of vital lung capacity, increased fatigue, reduced blood and oxygen to the brain, limited range of motion, a stiffness of joints, pain syndromes, reduced mental alertness, and decreased productivity at work. There are a number of conditions that can either cause or be caused by bad posture these include the following: Sciatica Scoliosis Upper Back Sciatica Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your pelvis, through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. The sciatic nerve branches into smaller nerves as it travels down the legs providing feeling to your thighs, legs, and feet as well as controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs. Sciatica is actually a sign that you have an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in your lower back. The most common cause of this nerve compression is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Sciatica may be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. This pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. Sciatic pain often starts gradually and intensifies over time. It’s likely to be worse when you sit, cough or sneeze. The vast majority of the time, sciatic pain can be relieved through a combination of stretches, deep tissue massage and chiropractic care. Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. The vertebrae can rotate at the thoracic level of the spine causing this curve and resulting in a hump near the rib cage. If the curve is more than 60 degrees it is considered serious. Usually, this curve makes the waist or shoulders uneven. Scoliosis can be treated in various ways to help alleviate pain and restore normal functionality. Chiropractic care can help improve this condition. We look at your overall health examining your spine as well as other factors of your lifestyle. Regardless of the treatment used, physical therapy may be added to scoliosis treatment to increase muscle strength and mobility. Upper Back Most people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. We associate the neck and upper back together, because most of the muscles that are associated with the neck either attach to or are located in, the upper back. Most neck and upper back pain are caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems. Chiropractic Care To Improve Posture Correcting bad posture and the physical problems that result can be accomplished in two ways. The first is by eliminating as much “bad” stress from your body as possible. Bad stress includes all the factors, habits, or stressors that cause your body to deviate from your structural center. Bad stress can result from a poorly adjusted workstation at work, from not having your seat adjusted correctly in your car, or even from carrying too much weight around in a heavy purse or backpack. The second is by applying “good” stress on the body in an effort to move your posture back toward your center of balance. This is accomplished through a series of exercises, stretches, adjustments, and changes to your physical environment, all designed to help correct your posture. Getting your body back to its center of balance by improving your posture is critically important to improving how you feel. DON’T LIVE WITH PAIN! Start Your Journey To A Better You Today!

How To Correct Your Posture

By ambservices | November 7, 2022

Does your body feel stiff and tight? If so, it may be due to your spinal curves. Chiropractic care can help you relieve symptoms of pain, but there are also several lifestyle changes you can make to correct your sitting and standing positions. The Importance of Good Posture Your spine has three natural curves that…

5 Benefits of Auto Accident Chiropractic Care

By ambservices | August 31, 2022

Car accidents often have long-lasting consequences. It’s a painful and frustrating time. You might be confined to your bedroom, and you’re wondering when you’ll get to rejoin the world. If you follow our suggestion, that time will come sooner than you think. This advice from the team at Corrective Chiropractic explains how auto accident chiropractic…

How We Can Help Your Back Pain

By ambservices | July 18, 2022

Have you been dealing with chronic back pain? Are you tired of dealing with that hindrance in your daily activities? If so, the team at Corrective Chiropractic can help you deal with that problem! Your back pain can be eliminated through chiropractic in a non-invasive way. Below are some facts about chiropractics that will help…

Red Light Therapy In Raleigh, NC

Red Light Therapy and Its Benefits

By ambservices | June 16, 2022

Light is essential for your health and cellular function. The human body requires natural sunlight, but most people don’t get enough of it. That’s where our Red Light Therapy services come into play.   Red light therapy (RLT) uses a specific range of wavelengths to increase circulation and help heal the skin. Smartphones, tablets, and…

Kiddo Loves Playing Sports? Check Out Our Sports Injury Chiropractic Care!

By ambservices | May 16, 2022

Do your children enjoy spending their leisure time on physical activities and competitive sports? While staying fit has a wide range of health benefits, it is common for active children to experience an occasional sports injury.  Common sports injuries such as rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, and sprains may result from poorly executed movements, overstrain, or…

Suffering From Chronic Neck Pain? Let Us Help!

By ambservices | April 18, 2022

Chronic neck pain can be a debilitating process that undermines your quality of life. The condition can worsen depending on how you stand, sit, sleep, and move, where you might find yourself constantly on edge.  There are various potential causes of chronic neck pain, including herniated discs, pinched nerves, physical strain, and osteoarthritis. It can…

Ouch! Don’t Live With Back Pain Any Longer!

By ambservices | March 21, 2022

There are few things worse than back pain. This constant and painful malady can make daily existence a wince-worthy thing to go through. As we head into the beautiful spring weather of a brand-new year, it’s time to finally take care of that back pain with the help of Raleigh’s premier chiropractic care center. Turn…

Happy Holidays From Corrective Chiropractic

By ambservices | December 20, 2021

Who’s ready for the holidays after a very long year? Well, it’s finally here. For a lot of us, this is the first-holiday approaching normalcy in quite a long time. From all of us here at Corrective Chiropractic, we’d like to wish you the best holiday season possible. We hope that you get everything you…