The two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint pain, will be the focus of this article. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and will not be covered in this article. Any joint in the body, if...
Activator Method
The Activator Method is a gentle, low-force chiropractic technique used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. At Tuckahoe Family Chiropractic in Tuckahoe, VA, we specialize in this effective approach to spinal adjustments, helping patients of all ages experience relief from pain, improve mobility, and restore function. If you’re experiencing back pain, neck pain, or other joint discomfort, our skilled chiropractor employs the Activator Method to deliver precise, comfortable care customized to your unique needs.
Scoliosis and Chiropractic Care
Scoliosis, an abnormal sideways (lateral) curvature of the spine, is typically diagnosed between ages 10-16 and is more common in girls than boys. While a normal spine has an S-shaped curvature (fore and aft) it is not normal for the spine to also bend from...
Text Neck: A Growing Problem in a Digital World
What is Text Neck? Text Neck refers to pain caused by texting that starts in the neck and upper back. Text Neck is a growing problem because so many people, including children, are constantly using smart phones, iPads, handheld computers and video games. Most people...
Injuries & Accidents and Chiropractic Care
After experiencing an accident or injury, we usually pause to do a quick check it see if we feel ok. However, the full extent of an injury may not manifest itself immediately. Many people will experience future problems that can be traced back to the original injury...
Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be Treated by Chiropractic Care?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition affecting the wrists, hands, and arms. Initially, carpal tunnel syndrome may begin with numbness and/or tingling (pins and needles sensation known as paresthesia) then, as the condition worsens, paresthesia can escalate to...
Neck Pain is Often Successfully Treated with Chiropractic Care
Everyone will experience neck pain sometime during their life. Neck pain can have a multitude of causes. Sometime you can have neck pain from something as simple as sleeping in the wrong position or spending too much time texting. In other cases such as accidents or...
Back Pain and Chiropractic Care
According to studies, the majority of the population (80%) will experience back pain at some time during their life, and for many, their back pain will have long-term effects to their lifestyle and their health. Pain is experienced when there is irritation to, or...
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