by Mark Shelley | May 14, 2020 | Back Pain, Treatments
If you are sitting for a large portion of the day, you could be experiencing some seriously detrimental effects on your overall health. By now, many of us have heard the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking” parroted by online articles and in our social circles, but...
by Mark Shelley | May 5, 2020 | Decompression, Treatments
Spinal decompression is often applauded by those who have received the non-invasive treatment. The reason is related to the structural relationship of the intervertebral disc to the bones of your spine and the precious nervous system it protects. At its core, spinal...
by Mark Shelley | May 5, 2020 | Sciatica, Stretching, Treatments
Sciatica can truly be a pain in the butt. It can also radiate into your leg or even to your foot. Technically, sciatica means the sciatic nerve is irritated, it’s not a diagnosis, rather it is a description of the location of the pain. Sciatic pain has many causes,...
by Mark Shelley | Apr 9, 2020 | Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Treatments
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to high levels of glucose (sugar) and fats in the blood. The additional sugar in your blood causes damage to the blood vessels that provide the nerves with oxygen and nutrients. This “starvation”...
by Mark Shelley | May 18, 2018 | Chiropractic Practice, Decompression, Sciatica
Do you have frequent or constant back pain? If so, you know how difficult it can make your life. Loss of flexibility, feeling discomfort all the time, reduced mobility-it can be maddening. If so, you may be a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Spinal...
