Dry needling is a technique used to break up trigger points in the muscles, thus relieving chronic muscle pain. During dry needling, a sterile single-use fine needle is carefully inserted into the trigger point(s). Here at La Grange Chiropractic in La Grange, KY, we are proud to provide this option to our patients and encourage […]
What are My Options for Back Pain Relief?
If you don’t want to have surgery for your back pain, there are a few other options to consider that can provide relief so that you can go about your daily activities, such as working and taking care of your family. When you speak with a chiropractor, your back will be examined to determine where […]
Understanding Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches
Chiropractic treatments focus on adjustments of the spine through stretching and manipulating it to improve the body’s alignment. This may alleviate pain and improve the body’s ability to heal itself. These chiropractic manipulations are used to treat back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and more. Chiropractic treatments are well-known to relieve lower back pain, but […]
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Also known as median nerve compression, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be a painful condition that makes everyday activities difficult. Having a proper diagnosis of this condition can help you take steps to stop the symptoms. Left untreated, this condition often continues to get worse. This is why it is so important to recognize the signs […]
Take Care of Muscle Aches and Pains with Dry Needling
Does dry needling sound scary? Some might think it is a stitching technique, but it’s a modern therapeutic method where a filament needle is inserted into the muscles to loosen trigger knots that are responsible for the pain and aches. Dry needling originated from the wet needling technique where a hollow hypodermic needle used to […]
Sciatica: What Are My Treatment Options?
Sciatica: What Are My Treatment Options? Sciatica is pain felt when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, is irritated. The pain is usually experienced on only one side of the body and shoots down through the buttock and the thigh and down the leg. It may even reach the person’s foot. The […]
Dry Needling: Eases Muscular Pain and Provides Relief
Many people suffer from puzzling chronic or recurrent pain in their muscles that isn’t related to an obvious overuse issue or an apparent injury. Trigger points seem to be a common cause of such pain, and one effective treatment for trigger points is dry needling. What is a Trigger Point? A trigger point is felt […]
How Can a Chiropractor Help Me After an Auto Accident?
You are the victim of an auto accident. You may have walked away without any visible injuries. When you went to the hospital for an evaluation, you were told that everything was alright. You thought you were lucky, but you have not been able to get rid of neck and back pain. With each passing […]
Signs You May Have a Herniated Disc
The spine is an essential supportive structure of the back. Good spinal health is required for us to move and bend freely, and to give the body shape and strength. A disruption in any part of the spine, particularly the spinal disc, can result in discomfort or acute pain and may be a cause for […]
3 Reasons to Visit Our Chiropractor
When perfectly aligned and properly balanced, the human body is something to behold. Your body is capable of healing itself, staving off a number of common health issues, and accomplishing some pretty remarkable physical feats. When problems with alignment occur, however, all of these attributes begin to fade. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help offset the […]
