Muscle Pain Prevention

“Shin splints” is the generic term often used to describe the lower leg pain that comes from inappropriate or excessive physical exercise. The pain starts near the tibia (the large bone in the front of your lower leg) and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. If not addressed, the pain can get worse, spread and affect all your physical activities.

Shin splints are often a problem for athletes who aggressively train for extended periods of time. However, individuals who participate in activities such as running on a slanted surface, run in worn-out shoes or engage in Continue reading →

Over The Counter and Prescription Drugs Contain Acetaminophen

Perhaps you’ve always thought of acetaminophen as a benign but effective ingredient in Tylenol, cold remedies, sore-throat medications or back-ache pills. This is generally true when using acetaminophen occasionally and in small doses.

However, acetaminophen is a major ingredient in nearly 200 prescription and over-the-counter products. Some of the over-the-counter products containing acetaminophen are Continue reading →

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is inviting you to help celebrate National Chiropractic Month throughout the month of October.

More people are choosing chiropractic doctors for their non-surgical, drug-free, and holistic treatment options. Around eight percent of the population now counts their chiropractor as one of their primary care givers.1 No longer are people turning to chiropractors just for back and neck pain, Continue reading →