Rocket City Chiropractic Blog
Diet and Joint Inflammation— Are They Connected?
Ever feel achy after eating fried foods? Or your joints feel a little stiffer after that fast food run the day before? What you eat matters, particularly if you are prone to joint inflammation. Knowing which foods help your joints and which should be avoided are essential to maintaining a healthy, functioning body— and relieving…
Watch Your Back: Common Back Injuries From Car Accidents
Have you been in a car accident recently? Are you experiencing lingering back pain? If so, you’re one of many. In the estimated 4.5 million people who were injured in car accidents in 2018 alone, the most common injuries were related to the neck or back areas. Back injuries can range in severity, but also…
4 Ways Chiropractic Treatment Boosts Athletes’ Health
Are you training for a marathon, participating in a regular competitive tennis game, or a big fan of rock climbing? From weight control to keeping heart disease at bay, to boosting your mood, the health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. But all pro athletes will tell you there’s a…
Child Car Seat Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
It’s shocking but true: a child is involved in a car accident once every 33 seconds. It’s essential for you to know how to keep your child safe from injury (including neck and back pain) when you’re out on the road. It all starts with safely installing the appropriate car seat; here’s how to make…
Does Chiropractic Care Really Work For Arthritis Pain?
Chiropractic care: the philosophy behind it is simple and intuitive. When proper function is restored to your body, the body can then heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. Imagine being able to enjoy life again, without medication. What’s the “secret” behind chiropractic care? There’s really no secret; chiropractic care focuses on your…
Soft Tissue Injuries To Look Out For Following A Car Accident
Car accidents can come into your life in an instant and leave a lasting impact, both physically and psychologically. In the immediate chaos following an accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, scared, or anxious. This is completely normal. However, it is also imperative to keep a cool head and address what you need most in…