Tension Headaches Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Chronic Condition Relief,Headaches Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. The pain usually spreads throughout the head so that sufferers feel like they’re wearing a tight band. Doctors divide tension headaches into two types — episodic and chronic. The episodic variety lasts from half an hour to a…

Tennis Elbow Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Repetitive Use Injuries Tennis elbow often gets better on its own, but the majority of people who have persistent pain show improvement through non-surgical treatment. Tennis elbow is actually a misnomer in that it occurs in roughly only five percent of people who play tennis. Anatomically, the cause of tennis…

Suggested Reading Created inAbout Chiropractic Care,Wellness Resources Discover Wellness: How Staying Healthy Can Make You Rich by Michael Zimmerman & Dr. Jason A., Deitch. Discover Wellness teaches us how to avoid the impending health care crisis by staying healthy. Well researched and full of powerful information, Dr. Deitch’s book describes the process of staying well…

Stress Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Improved Health Modern life is full of pressure, stress and frustration. Worrying about your job security, being overworked, driving in rush-hour traffic, arguing with your spouse – all these create stress. According to a recent survey by the American Psychology Association, fifty-four percent of Americans are concerned about the level of…

Spirituality Created inHealth & Wellness,Wellness Perspectives,Spiritual Appreciating religious values and spiritual beliefs can help form a solid foundation of wellness in your life. No discussion of wellness psychology would be complete without mentioning the impact of spirituality on wellness. Appreciating religious values and spiritual beliefs can help to form a solid foundation of wellness in…

Slipped Disc Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Herniated Discs Discs do not actually “slip”. Rather, they may herniate or bulge outward. A herniation is a displaced fragment of the center part of the disc. You may have heard the term “slipped disc” used to describe a low back injury. Discs do not actually “slip.” Rather, they may…

4 Reasons to See a Chiropractor while You’re Pregnant Many women wonder if it’s safe for them to see a chiropractor while they’re pregnant. As it turns out, chiropractic care isn’t just safe during pregnancy, it’s a good idea. Here are four reasons why visiting your Birmingham chiropractor at Birmingham Wellness Center could help you…

Shoulder Pain Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Back and Shoulder Pain Chiropractors will always seek to treat shoulder pain with the most gentle and drug-free methods possible. The ultimate goal of chiropractic care for shoulder pain is to bring the patient’s shoulder back to full function while reducing and eliminating the pain caused by the injury. Shoulder…

Scoliosis Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Chronic Condition Relief Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. People with scoliosis have a sideways curve in their spine that makes an “S” or “C” shape. Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. It is called an idiopathic…