Questions we answer

Neck pain & tech neck

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• How do I know if I have a pinched nerve in my neck? Pinched nerve in your neck: what it feels like and what helps.
• Can a pinched nerve in the neck heal on its own? Pinched nerve in your neck: what it feels like and what helps.
• What is the fastest way to relieve a pinched nerve in the neck? Pinched nerve in your neck: what it feels like and what helps.
• Should I see a chiropractor for a pinched nerve in my neck? Pinched nerve in your neck: what it feels like and what helps.
• What is a muscle knot? What is a muscle knot, and why does yours keep coming back?
• Why do I keep getting knots in my shoulders? What is a muscle knot, and why does yours keep coming back?
• Should I massage a muscle knot? What is a muscle knot, and why does yours keep coming back?
• Can a muscle knot cause headaches? What is a muscle knot, and why does yours keep coming back?
• What kind of pillow is best for neck pain? The best pillow for neck pain is the one that fits how you sleep.
• How high should my pillow be for neck pain? The best pillow for neck pain is the one that fits how you sleep.
• Can a bad pillow cause a stiff neck? The best pillow for neck pain is the one that fits how you sleep.
• Is memory foam or latex better for neck pain? The best pillow for neck pain is the one that fits how you sleep.
• When should I see someone about neck pain instead of buying a new pillow? The best pillow for neck pain is the one that fits how you sleep.
• What is a stinger or burner in football? Stingers and burners: the football neck injury nobody should wave off.
• Is a stinger serious? Stingers and burners: the football neck injury nobody should wave off.
• Can you play after a stinger? Stingers and burners: the football neck injury nobody should wave off.
• How do you prevent stingers? Stingers and burners: the football neck injury nobody should wave off.
• How long does a sudden stiff neck usually last? You woke up with a stiff neck you can't turn — here's what's going on
• Should I stretch a stiff neck or rest it? You woke up with a stiff neck you can't turn — here's what's going on
• When is a stiff neck an emergency? You woke up with a stiff neck you can't turn — here's what's going on
• Can a chiropractor help with a stiff neck that won't loosen up? You woke up with a stiff neck you can't turn — here's what's going on
• Why does my back and neck hurt so much more since starting college? The College Student's Back & Neck Survival Guide
• Is studying on a laptop in bed actually bad for me? The College Student's Back & Neck Survival Guide
• When should a college student see a doctor instead of just fixing their setup? The College Student's Back & Neck Survival Guide
• Can a rehab chiropractor help if I'm already achy from the semester? The College Student's Back & Neck Survival Guide
• Is text neck permanent, or will my child's posture correct itself? Text Neck in Kids & Teens: What Parents Should Know About Screens and Neck Pain
• How much screen time causes text neck? Text Neck in Kids & Teens: What Parents Should Know About Screens and Neck Pain
• When should I take my child to a pediatrician instead of trying home fixes? Text Neck in Kids & Teens: What Parents Should Know About Screens and Neck Pain
• Can a chiropractor help a teen with text neck? Text Neck in Kids & Teens: What Parents Should Know About Screens and Neck Pain
• Do posture-correcting braces or apps work for kids? Text Neck in Kids & Teens: What Parents Should Know About Screens and Neck Pain
• What is the single most important thing in a student's study desk setup? The student study and homework desk setup that saves your neck
• Is it bad for my teen to study on their bed or the couch? The student study and homework desk setup that saves your neck
• How often should a student take a break while studying? The student study and homework desk setup that saves your neck
• When should homework aches get checked by a professional? The student study and homework desk setup that saves your neck
• Why does driving all day make my neck and back hurt? Rideshare and Gig Drivers: Fixing the Neck and Back Pain of an 8-Hour Shift
• How should I set up my car seat to stop back pain while driving? Rideshare and Gig Drivers: Fixing the Neck and Back Pain of an 8-Hour Shift
• What movement breaks help gig drivers with back pain? Rideshare and Gig Drivers: Fixing the Neck and Back Pain of an 8-Hour Shift
• When should a driver see a doctor instead of a chiropractor for back pain? Rideshare and Gig Drivers: Fixing the Neck and Back Pain of an 8-Hour Shift
• Why do nurses get neck and shoulder pain? Nurse neck and shoulder pain: the charting-and-lifting pattern, unloaded.
• Why does my shoulder hurt when I reach or lift a patient? Nurse neck and shoulder pain: the charting-and-lifting pattern, unloaded.
• When should a nurse see a doctor about neck or shoulder pain? Nurse neck and shoulder pain: the charting-and-lifting pattern, unloaded.
• What does treatment for nurse neck and shoulder pain cost at The Spine Studio? Nurse neck and shoulder pain: the charting-and-lifting pattern, unloaded.
• Why does my back hurt when I breathe in? Rib & breathing restriction: the mid-back catch that grabs when you inhale.
• What does a rib out of place feel like? Rib & breathing restriction: the mid-back catch that grabs when you inhale.
• Is rib pain when breathing costochondritis or a rib joint problem? Rib & breathing restriction: the mid-back catch that grabs when you inhale.
• Can a chiropractor fix rib pain when I take a deep breath? Rib & breathing restriction: the mid-back catch that grabs when you inhale.
• Why do I have a knot between my shoulder blades? Inter-scapular pain: the knot between your shoulder blades that keeps coming back.
• What causes interscapular pain? Inter-scapular pain: the knot between your shoulder blades that keeps coming back.
• Will massage get rid of the knot between my shoulder blades? Inter-scapular pain: the knot between your shoulder blades that keeps coming back.
• Can a chiropractor help with pain between the shoulder blades? Inter-scapular pain: the knot between your shoulder blades that keeps coming back.
• How long does a neck adjustment take? Neck adjustments: what they do, whether they're safe, and how long they take.
• Is it safe to get your neck adjusted? Neck adjustments: what they do, whether they're safe, and how long they take.
• Can a neck adjustment cause a stroke? Neck adjustments: what they do, whether they're safe, and how long they take.
• What if I do not want my neck cracked? Neck adjustments: what they do, whether they're safe, and how long they take.
• What does carpal tunnel feel like at night? Numb, tingling hands at your desk: is it carpal tunnel?
• Can chiropractic help carpal tunnel syndrome? Numb, tingling hands at your desk: is it carpal tunnel?
• Is carpal tunnel the same as tech neck? Numb, tingling hands at your desk: is it carpal tunnel?
• How do I know if my numb hands are from my neck or my wrist? Numb, tingling hands at your desk: is it carpal tunnel?
• What exercises help tech neck? Tech neck exercises: a 5-minute daily routine for a stiff neck.
• How often should I do tech neck exercises? Tech neck exercises: a 5-minute daily routine for a stiff neck.
• Can tech neck be fixed with exercises alone? Tech neck exercises: a 5-minute daily routine for a stiff neck.
• What is the best stretch for tech neck? Tech neck exercises: a 5-minute daily routine for a stiff neck.
• How long does it take to fix tech neck? Tech neck: how to fix it — and how long it really takes.
• How long does it take to fix forward head posture? Tech neck: how to fix it — and how long it really takes.
• Can tech neck be reversed? Tech neck: how to fix it — and how long it really takes.
• How do you fix tech neck? Tech neck: how to fix it — and how long it really takes.
• Is tech neck permanent? Tech neck: how to fix it — and how long it really takes.

Headaches & jaw pain

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• How can I tell if my headache is coming from my neck? Case Study: The Remote Worker Whose Headaches Started in the Neck
• Can chiropractic care actually help headaches, or just neck pain? Case Study: The Remote Worker Whose Headaches Started in the Neck
• Which headaches should send me to a doctor instead? Case Study: The Remote Worker Whose Headaches Started in the Neck
• How long before my headaches actually improve? Case Study: The Remote Worker Whose Headaches Started in the Neck
• Is this something I can fix on my own with better posture? Case Study: The Remote Worker Whose Headaches Started in the Neck
• Does coffee cause headaches? Does coffee cause headaches — or cure them? The caffeine paradox.
• Why do I get a headache when I skip coffee? Does coffee cause headaches — or cure them? The caffeine paradox.
• How much coffee is safe if I get headaches? Does coffee cause headaches — or cure them? The caffeine paradox.
• Can coffee actually cure a headache? Does coffee cause headaches — or cure them? The caffeine paradox.
• Does acupuncture help with headaches? Acupuncture for headaches and migraines: what the evidence shows.
• Does acupuncture work for migraines? Acupuncture for headaches and migraines: what the evidence shows.
• How many acupuncture sessions do I need for headaches? Acupuncture for headaches and migraines: what the evidence shows.
• What are the side effects of acupuncture for headaches? Acupuncture for headaches and migraines: what the evidence shows.
• When is a headache an emergency? Acupuncture for headaches and migraines: what the evidence shows.
• Can neck problems cause dizziness? Dizzy? Your neck might be the cause.
• How is cervicogenic dizziness different from vertigo? Dizzy? Your neck might be the cause.
• When is dizziness an emergency? Dizzy? Your neck might be the cause.
• Can a chiropractor help with dizziness? Dizzy? Your neck might be the cause.
• Can TMJ cause neck pain? Can TMJ cause neck pain? Why your jaw and neck hurt together.
• Can neck pain cause jaw pain? Can TMJ cause neck pain? Why your jaw and neck hurt together.
• What does TMJ neck pain feel like? Can TMJ cause neck pain? Why your jaw and neck hurt together.
• Can a chiropractor help with TMJ and neck pain? Can TMJ cause neck pain? Why your jaw and neck hurt together.
• When is jaw and neck pain an emergency? Can TMJ cause neck pain? Why your jaw and neck hurt together.
• How do I know if my headache is coming from my neck? Cervicogenic vs. tension headache: is your neck the cause?
• Can a chiropractor help with headaches? Cervicogenic vs. tension headache: is your neck the cause?
• How do you relieve a tension headache from your neck? Cervicogenic vs. tension headache: is your neck the cause?

Low back pain

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• Can the weather really make your joints hurt? Does cold weather really make your joints and back hurt?
• Why does my back hurt more in winter? Does cold weather really make your joints and back hurt?
• How do I keep my joints from hurting in cold weather? Does cold weather really make your joints and back hurt?
• Why is my back so stiff in the morning? Why is my back stiff in the morning?
• Is it normal for my back to be stiff in the morning? Why is my back stiff in the morning?
• How long should morning back stiffness last? Why is my back stiff in the morning?
• Should I stretch my back first thing in the morning? Why is my back stiff in the morning?
• Is it bad to take ibuprofen every day for back pain? Is It Bad to Take Ibuprofen Every Day for Back Pain?
• How long is too long to be relying on over-the-counter pain relief for my back? Is It Bad to Take Ibuprofen Every Day for Back Pain?
• Does taking an anti-inflammatory slow down healing? Is It Bad to Take Ibuprofen Every Day for Back Pain?
• Is acetaminophen (Tylenol) a safer choice than ibuprofen? Is It Bad to Take Ibuprofen Every Day for Back Pain?
• Can chiropractic care replace my pain medication? Is It Bad to Take Ibuprofen Every Day for Back Pain?
• Ice or heat for lower back pain — which one is actually right? Ice, Heat, or Ibuprofen? What to Do in the First 48 Hours of a Back Flare
• Is it true that icing an injury slows healing? Ice, Heat, or Ibuprofen? What to Do in the First 48 Hours of a Back Flare
• Should I take ibuprofen for a back flare? Ice, Heat, or Ibuprofen? What to Do in the First 48 Hours of a Back Flare
• Should I rest my back or keep moving? Ice, Heat, or Ibuprofen? What to Do in the First 48 Hours of a Back Flare
• When should a back flare be seen by a doctor instead? Ice, Heat, or Ibuprofen? What to Do in the First 48 Hours of a Back Flare
• Is it too late to get stronger in your late sixties? Staying in the Game at 68: A Stiff Back, a Cranky Hip, and the Plan That Kept Them Moving
• Will an adjustment fix a stiff back and hip for good? Staying in the Game at 68: A Stiff Back, a Cranky Hip, and the Plan That Kept Them Moving
• What symptoms mean I should see my physician first, not a chiropractor? Staying in the Game at 68: A Stiff Back, a Cranky Hip, and the Plan That Kept Them Moving
• How long until I feel steadier on my feet and less stiff? Staying in the Game at 68: A Stiff Back, a Cranky Hip, and the Plan That Kept Them Moving
• I felt a pop in my back during a lift and now my leg hurts. Do I need an MRI or surgery? The Weekend Lifter Who “Threw His Back Out”: A Disc Flare That Took the Movement-First Path
• Is it safe to keep moving, or should I rest in bed until the pain is gone? The Weekend Lifter Who “Threw His Back Out”: A Disc Flare That Took the Movement-First Path
• How long does an acute disc flare take to settle? The Weekend Lifter Who “Threw His Back Out”: A Disc Flare That Took the Movement-First Path
• When would you refer me to a surgeon or physician instead? The Weekend Lifter Who “Threw His Back Out”: A Disc Flare That Took the Movement-First Path
• Why does raking leaves hurt my lower back so much? Raking Leaves & Fall Yard Work Without Wrecking Your Back
• What's the safest way to lift a heavy bag of leaves or a full wheelbarrow? Raking Leaves & Fall Yard Work Without Wrecking Your Back
• I already tweaked my back doing yard work. What should I do first? Raking Leaves & Fall Yard Work Without Wrecking Your Back
• When is back pain after yard work a reason to see a physician? Raking Leaves & Fall Yard Work Without Wrecking Your Back
• Can a chiropractor help a yard-work strain that won't settle down? Raking Leaves & Fall Yard Work Without Wrecking Your Back
• How do you avoid hurting your back on college move-in day? Dorm Move-In Day Without Wrecking Your Back
• I tweaked my low back carrying boxes upstairs — what should I do first? Dorm Move-In Day Without Wrecking Your Back
• When is back pain after lifting a red flag I shouldn't wait on? Dorm Move-In Day Without Wrecking Your Back
• Can a chiropractor help with a move-in strain that won't settle? Dorm Move-In Day Without Wrecking Your Back
• How much should my child's backpack weigh? Backpack Back and Shoulder Pain in Students: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
• Are rolling backpacks better for a student's back? Backpack Back and Shoulder Pain in Students: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
• Can carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder cause lasting damage or scoliosis? Backpack Back and Shoulder Pain in Students: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
• When should backpack-related back pain be seen by a doctor? Backpack Back and Shoulder Pain in Students: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
• What is the fastest thing I can change today? Backpack Back and Shoulder Pain in Students: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
• Why does my lower back hurt so much after a long drive or flight? Traveling & Your Back: How to Arrive — and Come Home — Feeling Good
• How often should I stop and move on a road trip? Traveling & Your Back: How to Arrive — and Come Home — Feeling Good
• I sit at a desk all week — how do I prepare for a vacation with 20,000 steps a day? Traveling & Your Back: How to Arrive — and Come Home — Feeling Good
• When is travel stiffness something I should get checked out? Traveling & Your Back: How to Arrive — and Come Home — Feeling Good
• Why does my lower back hurt from driving a truck all day? Truck Driver Back Pain: Why the Seat Is Wearing Down Your Spine
• Is whole-body vibration from a truck seat really bad for you? Truck Driver Back Pain: Why the Seat Is Wearing Down Your Spine
• How long does it take for a truck driver's back to feel better with chiropractic? Truck Driver Back Pain: Why the Seat Is Wearing Down Your Spine
• When should a truck driver see a doctor instead of a chiropractor for back pain? Truck Driver Back Pain: Why the Seat Is Wearing Down Your Spine
• Why does my shoulder hurt from delivering packages all day? Delivery Driver Shoulder and Back Pain: The Real Cost of the Route
• Why does my lower back lock up when I get out of the truck? Delivery Driver Shoulder and Back Pain: The Real Cost of the Route
• Is delivery driving really that hard on your body? Delivery Driver Shoulder and Back Pain: The Real Cost of the Route
• How much is a first visit for a delivery driver at The Spine Studio? Delivery Driver Shoulder and Back Pain: The Real Cost of the Route
• What are the best stretches for truck drivers? Stretches for drivers: keep the cab from wrecking your back.
• How do I stop my back and hips hurting from driving all day? Stretches for drivers: keep the cab from wrecking your back.
• Will a better seat cushion fix driver back pain? Stretches for drivers: keep the cab from wrecking your back.
• When should a driver see a doctor for back pain? Stretches for drivers: keep the cab from wrecking your back.
• Is this a real patient's case? Case study: a delivery driver's recurring low-back pain.
• Why does my low back hurt from driving a delivery route? Case study: a delivery driver's recurring low-back pain.
• How long does it take to fix low-back pain from a delivery job? Case study: a delivery driver's recurring low-back pain.
• When is delivery-driver back pain a sign of something serious? Case study: a delivery driver's recurring low-back pain.
• Why does my lower back hurt from wearing a duty belt all shift? First Responder Back Injuries: The Gear, the Lifts, and Staying on Duty.
• Are police, fire and EMS jobs actually bad for your back? First Responder Back Injuries: The Gear, the Lifts, and Staying on Duty.
• Can I keep working as a first responder with low back pain? First Responder Back Injuries: The Gear, the Lifts, and Staying on Duty.
• What is the fastest way for a first responder to recover from a back tweak? First Responder Back Injuries: The Gear, the Lifts, and Staying on Duty.
• Why do paramedics get so much back pain? EMS and paramedic lifting injuries: keeping medics on the truck.
• How do I stop hurting my back lifting patients? EMS and paramedic lifting injuries: keeping medics on the truck.
• When should a medic with back pain see a doctor instead of a chiropractor? EMS and paramedic lifting injuries: keeping medics on the truck.
• Can chiropractic care keep me passing my EMS lift test? EMS and paramedic lifting injuries: keeping medics on the truck.
• Why does my lower back hurt on one side after a shift in the patrol car? Duty Belt Back Pain: Why Patrol Work Wears One Hip at a Time
• Is duty belt back pain the same as sciatica? Duty Belt Back Pain: Why Patrol Work Wears One Hip at a Time
• Will a load-bearing vest or suspenders fix my back pain? Duty Belt Back Pain: Why Patrol Work Wears One Hip at a Time
• What does a first visit for duty belt back pain cost at The Spine Studio? Duty Belt Back Pain: Why Patrol Work Wears One Hip at a Time
• Why does my lower back hurt so much as a nurse? Nurse back pain: what manual patient handling does to your spine.
• Is nursing really that hard on your back? Nurse back pain: what manual patient handling does to your spine.
• Can I keep working as a nurse with back pain, or do I have to take time off? Nurse back pain: what manual patient handling does to your spine.
• What is the safest way to reposition a patient? Nurse back pain: what manual patient handling does to your spine.
• Is this a real patient's case? Case study: a patrol officer's one-sided low-back and hip pain.
• Can a duty belt really cause low-back and hip pain? Case study: a patrol officer's one-sided low-back and hip pain.
• When should an officer with back pain see a doctor instead of a chiropractor? Case study: a patrol officer's one-sided low-back and hip pain.
• How long does it take to feel better? Case study: a patrol officer's one-sided low-back and hip pain.
• Why does my back hurt so bad after working construction? Construction and Trades Back Pain: What Actually Helps on the Job Site
• What's the safest way to lift heavy stuff on a job site? Construction and Trades Back Pain: What Actually Helps on the Job Site
• Can a chiropractor help a slipped disc from lifting at work? Construction and Trades Back Pain: What Actually Helps on the Job Site
• Should I keep working through back pain or rest it? Construction and Trades Back Pain: What Actually Helps on the Job Site
• Why does my lower back hurt from warehouse work? Warehouse and Logistics Back Pain: Protecting Your Low Back on the Fulfillment Floor
• How much weight is safe to lift at a warehouse job? Warehouse and Logistics Back Pain: Protecting Your Low Back on the Fulfillment Floor
• Should I keep working if my back flares up on shift? Warehouse and Logistics Back Pain: Protecting Your Low Back on the Fulfillment Floor
• When does warehouse back pain mean I should see a doctor? Warehouse and Logistics Back Pain: Protecting Your Low Back on the Fulfillment Floor
• Is this a real patient's case? Case study: warehouse back pain in a lifter's forties.
• How long does warehouse back pain take to settle? Case study: warehouse back pain in a lifter's forties.
• Will I have to stop working? Case study: warehouse back pain in a lifter's forties.
• What if the pain shoots down my leg? Case study: warehouse back pain in a lifter's forties.
• How do I set up my desk so it stops hurting my back? The ideal desk setup for an easier workday
• Why does my back and neck hurt from sitting at a desk all day even with a good chair? The ideal desk setup for an easier workday
• Where should my monitor be to avoid neck pain? The ideal desk setup for an easier workday
• Can a chiropractor help with desk-related back and neck pain? The ideal desk setup for an easier workday
• Do standing desks help back pain? Do standing desks actually help your back?
• Is it bad to stand at your desk all day? Do standing desks actually help your back?
• How often should I switch between sitting and standing? Do standing desks actually help your back?
• Will a standing desk fix my posture? Do standing desks actually help your back?
• What chair is good for my back? How to choose an office chair for lower-back pain
• What is the best office chair for lower back pain? How to choose an office chair for lower-back pain
• Where should the lumbar support sit on an office chair? How to choose an office chair for lower-back pain
• Can a chair or cushion fix lower-back pain on its own? How to choose an office chair for lower-back pain
• Why does my back hurt after a long drive? Your commute and your back: driving posture that helps
• What is the best seat position for lower back pain when driving? Your commute and your back: driving posture that helps
• Does a lumbar support pillow actually help in the car? Your commute and your back: driving posture that helps
• Should I see a chiropractor for back pain from driving? Your commute and your back: driving posture that helps
• Why does my lower back hurt on one side? SI joint dysfunction: the low-back pain that lives to one side.
• How is SI joint dysfunction different from sciatica? SI joint dysfunction: the low-back pain that lives to one side.
• Can a chiropractor help SI joint dysfunction? SI joint dysfunction: the low-back pain that lives to one side.
• Why did my MRI come back normal if my back still hurts? SI joint dysfunction: the low-back pain that lives to one side.
• What causes lower back pain? Why does your lower back hurt? Sorting the common causes.
• Is my back pain a disc or a muscle? Why does your lower back hurt? Sorting the common causes.
• When does back pain need an MRI? Why does your lower back hurt? Sorting the common causes.
• Why does my back pain keep coming back? Why does your lower back hurt? Sorting the common causes.
• What is the difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc? Herniated disc explained: what a 'slipped disc' actually is.
• Can a herniated disc heal on its own? Herniated disc explained: what a 'slipped disc' actually is.
• What does a herniated disc in the lower back feel like? Herniated disc explained: what a 'slipped disc' actually is.
• When is a herniated disc an emergency? Herniated disc explained: what a 'slipped disc' actually is.
• What is the best sleeping position for lower back pain? The best sleeping position for back and neck pain.
• Is it bad to sleep on your stomach if your back hurts? The best sleeping position for back and neck pain.
• What is the best pillow for neck pain? The best sleeping position for back and neck pain.
• How many pillows should I sleep with for lower back pain? The best sleeping position for back and neck pain.
• What causes muscle spasms? Muscle spasms and cramps: what's actually happening inside the muscle.
• How do you stop a muscle spasm fast? Muscle spasms and cramps: what's actually happening inside the muscle.
• When should I worry about muscle spasms? Muscle spasms and cramps: what's actually happening inside the muscle.
• Is a muscle spasm the same as a muscle cramp? Muscle spasms and cramps: what's actually happening inside the muscle.
• What does a muscle spasm feel like? Muscle spasms and cramps: what's actually happening inside the muscle.
• What does facet joint pain feel like? Facet joint syndrome: the back pain that hates when you lean back.
• How do I know if my back pain is facet or disc? Facet joint syndrome: the back pain that hates when you lean back.
• How long does facet joint syndrome last? Facet joint syndrome: the back pain that hates when you lean back.
• Is facet joint syndrome the same as arthritis in the spine? Facet joint syndrome: the back pain that hates when you lean back.
• Can a chiropractor help facet joint syndrome? Facet joint syndrome: the back pain that hates when you lean back.
• Should I stop lifting if my low back hurts? Lifting through low back pain: when to push, when to pause.
• How long does a low back strain take to heal? Lifting through low back pain: when to push, when to pause.
• Is it safe to deadlift with low back pain? Lifting through low back pain: when to push, when to pause.

Sciatica & nerve pain

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• My hand keeps falling asleep at night. Is that dangerous? Numbness and tingling: what it means, and when it's urgent.
• How do I know if numbness is coming from my neck or my wrist? Numbness and tingling: what it means, and when it's urgent.
• When does numbness mean I should go to the emergency room instead of a chiropractor? Numbness and tingling: what it means, and when it's urgent.
• Can a chiropractor help with numbness and tingling? Numbness and tingling: what it means, and when it's urgent.
• Is tingling a sign of nerve damage? Numbness and tingling: what it means, and when it's urgent.
• Can a herniated disc heal on its own without surgery? Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own? What Recovery Actually Looks Like
• How long does a herniated disc take to heal? Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own? What Recovery Actually Looks Like
• If I feel better, why does my MRI still look bad? Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own? What Recovery Actually Looks Like
• Should I rest or keep moving with a herniated disc? Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own? What Recovery Actually Looks Like
• When is a herniated disc an emergency? Can a Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own? What Recovery Actually Looks Like
• Is this a real patient's case? Case Study: The Desk Worker Whose Back Pain Started Shooting Down One Leg
• How long does disc-driven sciatica take to settle? Case Study: The Desk Worker Whose Back Pain Started Shooting Down One Leg
• When is sciatica a medical emergency? Case Study: The Desk Worker Whose Back Pain Started Shooting Down One Leg
• Do I need an MRI or surgery for sciatica? Case Study: The Desk Worker Whose Back Pain Started Shooting Down One Leg
• Can I keep working at my desk while it heals? Case Study: The Desk Worker Whose Back Pain Started Shooting Down One Leg
• Why do I get pain shooting down my leg from driving all day? Driver's sciatica: when the leg pain is your hip, not a disc.
• Can sitting on my wallet really cause sciatica? Driver's sciatica: when the leg pain is your hip, not a disc.
• How do I know if my leg pain is the piriformis muscle or a herniated disc? Driver's sciatica: when the leg pain is your hip, not a disc.
• When is leg pain from driving an emergency? Driver's sciatica: when the leg pain is your hip, not a disc.
• Why is my back pain different now that I am older? Back pain after 55: stenosis, arthritis, and what still changes.
• What is spinal stenosis? Back pain after 55: stenosis, arthritis, and what still changes.
• Why can I walk in a store but not a parking lot? Back pain after 55: stenosis, arthritis, and what still changes.
• Is arthritis in my back something I just have to live with? Back pain after 55: stenosis, arthritis, and what still changes.
• Does acupuncture work for lower back pain? Acupuncture for back pain and sciatica: does it actually help?
• Can acupuncture help sciatica? Acupuncture for back pain and sciatica: does it actually help?
• How many acupuncture sessions for back pain? Acupuncture for back pain and sciatica: does it actually help?
• Is acupuncture better than medication for back pain? Acupuncture for back pain and sciatica: does it actually help?
• What is spinal decompression? Spinal decompression therapy: how we relieve a pinched nerve.
• Does spinal decompression actually work? Spinal decompression therapy: how we relieve a pinched nerve.
• Where can I get spinal decompression near O'Fallon or Cottleville? Spinal decompression therapy: how we relieve a pinched nerve.
• Is spinal decompression the same as a traction table? Spinal decompression therapy: how we relieve a pinched nerve.
• How do I know if it's piriformis syndrome or sciatica? Piriformis syndrome: when your glute is strangling your sciatic nerve.
• How long does piriformis syndrome last? Piriformis syndrome: when your glute is strangling your sciatic nerve.
• What stretches help piriformis syndrome? Piriformis syndrome: when your glute is strangling your sciatic nerve.
• Can a chiropractor help piriformis syndrome? Piriformis syndrome: when your glute is strangling your sciatic nerve.
• How long does sciatica last? Sciatica: causes, relief, and how long it really lasts.
• What is the fastest way to relieve sciatica? Sciatica: causes, relief, and how long it really lasts.
• Is sciatica the same as piriformis syndrome? Sciatica: causes, relief, and how long it really lasts.
• Can a chiropractor help with sciatica? Sciatica: causes, relief, and how long it really lasts.

Shoulder pain

Read the shoulder pain guide

• Why does my volleyball player's shoulder hurt? Keeping a volleyball shoulder through a season.
• Should a volleyball player stretch a sore shoulder? Keeping a volleyball shoulder through a season.
• When should a volleyball shoulder see a doctor? Keeping a volleyball shoulder through a season.
• Can she keep playing with shoulder pain? Keeping a volleyball shoulder through a season.
• Is this a real patient's case? Case study: the frozen shoulder that crept up on her.
• How long does frozen shoulder take to get better? Case study: the frozen shoulder that crept up on her.
• Should I push through the pain to get my motion back? Case study: the frozen shoulder that crept up on her.
• Does diabetes or a thyroid condition raise my risk? Case study: the frozen shoulder that crept up on her.
• When should I see a doctor instead of starting rehab? Case study: the frozen shoulder that crept up on her.
• Why does my shoulder hurt when I reach overhead in gear? Firefighter Shoulder and Back Pain: Turnout Gear, Air Packs, and the Rotator Cuff
• Can chiropractic care help firefighter back and shoulder pain? Firefighter Shoulder and Back Pain: Turnout Gear, Air Packs, and the Rotator Cuff
• How heavy is firefighter turnout gear and SCBA? Firefighter Shoulder and Back Pain: Turnout Gear, Air Packs, and the Rotator Cuff
• When should a firefighter see a doctor for shoulder pain? Firefighter Shoulder and Back Pain: Turnout Gear, Air Packs, and the Rotator Cuff
• Is this a real patient's case? Case study: the floor nurse with the pinching shoulder.
• Why does my shoulder hurt from nursing? Case study: the floor nurse with the pinching shoulder.
• When is nurse shoulder or arm pain something I should see a doctor about first? Case study: the floor nurse with the pinching shoulder.
• How long does it take to fix an impingement-pattern shoulder? Case study: the floor nurse with the pinching shoulder.
• Why does the front of my shoulder hurt when I bench press? Shoulder pain on the bench press: what's pinching and how to keep pressing
• Should I stop benching if my shoulder hurts? Shoulder pain on the bench press: what's pinching and how to keep pressing
• Can I keep building my bench with shoulder pain? Shoulder pain on the bench press: what's pinching and how to keep pressing
• When should I see someone about bench press shoulder pain? Shoulder pain on the bench press: what's pinching and how to keep pressing
• Can acupuncture help a stiff neck? Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain: how the needles actually help.
• How does acupuncture help neck and shoulder pain? Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain: how the needles actually help.
• How many acupuncture sessions do I need for neck and shoulder pain? Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain: how the needles actually help.
• Is the acupuncture at The Spine Studio done by a chiropractor? Acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain: how the needles actually help.
• Why does the top of my shoulder hurt after a fall? AC joint sprain: the shoulder-top separation from a fall or a hard hit.
• Is a shoulder separation the same as a dislocation? AC joint sprain: the shoulder-top separation from a fall or a hard hit.
• Do I need surgery for an AC joint sprain? AC joint sprain: the shoulder-top separation from a fall or a hard hit.
• How long does an AC joint sprain take to heal? AC joint sprain: the shoulder-top separation from a fall or a hard hit.
• What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement: why the space closed, not just that it did.
• How do I know if I have shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement: why the space closed, not just that it did.
• Why does stretching my shoulder make it worse? Shoulder impingement: why the space closed, not just that it did.
• Is it impingement, a rotator cuff tear, or frozen shoulder? Shoulder impingement: why the space closed, not just that it did.
• How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear or just a strain? Rotator cuff injury: torn, strained, or just tight?
• What is the painful arc test for the shoulder? Rotator cuff injury: torn, strained, or just tight?
• What is the difference between rotator cuff injury and frozen shoulder? Rotator cuff injury: torn, strained, or just tight?
• Can a rotator cuff injury heal without surgery? Rotator cuff injury: torn, strained, or just tight?
• Why does my shoulder hurt more at night? Rotator cuff injury: torn, strained, or just tight?
• How long does frozen shoulder last? Frozen shoulder: when the joint capsule itself locks down.
• What is the fastest way to fix frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder: when the joint capsule itself locks down.
• Can a chiropractor help with frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder: when the joint capsule itself locks down.
• How long does a frozen shoulder take to go away? Frozen shoulder: when the joint capsule itself locks down.

Sports & running injuries

Read the sports & running injuries guide

• Why do I keep getting stress injuries when my training has not changed? Bones breaking under normal training? Look at the fuel.
• What is low energy availability? Bones breaking under normal training? Look at the fuel.
• Does this only affect female athletes? Bones breaking under normal training? Look at the fuel.
• Is this something a chiropractor handles? Bones breaking under normal training? Look at the fuel.
• Should I buy shoes based on my pronation? Do running shoes prevent injury? The honest answer.
• Do I need a gait analysis at the running store? Do running shoes prevent injury? The honest answer.
• What should I actually use to choose a shoe? Do running shoes prevent injury? The honest answer.
• Are custom orthotics worth it? Do running shoes prevent injury? The honest answer.
• Should I take my child to the ER or urgent care for a sports injury? Your athlete got hurt at a game. Where do you actually go?
• What does an athletic trainer do after an injury? Your athlete got hurt at a game. Where do you actually go?
• My child's injury is not an emergency. What now? Your athlete got hurt at a game. Where do you actually go?
• What does a sports chiropractor do that urgent care does not? Your athlete got hurt at a game. Where do you actually go?
• Why do athletes get injured in the middle of the season? Weeks four to ten: why in-season athletes break in the middle.
• Should athletes lift during the season? Weeks four to ten: why in-season athletes break in the middle.
• What is a deload week and does a high schooler need one? Weeks four to ten: why in-season athletes break in the middle.
• What are the warning signs before a mid-season injury? Weeks four to ten: why in-season athletes break in the middle.
• How long should soreness last after a game? The 48 hours after a game: what actually helps.
• What is the best thing to do right after a game? The 48 hours after a game: what actually helps.
• Should my athlete rest completely the day after a game? The 48 hours after a game: what actually helps.
• When is post-game soreness actually an injury? The 48 hours after a game: what actually helps.
• Is it bad to take ibuprofen before a game or a workout? Masking Pain to Train: What You Give Up When You Dull the Signal and Load Anyway
• How do I tell the difference between pain I can train through and pain I should not? Masking Pain to Train: What You Give Up When You Dull the Signal and Load Anyway
• I have a race I trained a year for. Do I really have to skip it? Masking Pain to Train: What You Give Up When You Dull the Signal and Load Anyway
• Do anti-inflammatories slow healing or blunt training gains? Masking Pain to Train: What You Give Up When You Dull the Signal and Load Anyway
• When should I see a physician instead of just training through it? Masking Pain to Train: What You Give Up When You Dull the Signal and Load Anyway
• How far ahead of an event should I get a movement assessment? The four mobility gaps that show up under load — and how to prep before your event
• Should I stretch before a game or a race? The four mobility gaps that show up under load — and how to prep before your event
• Can I fix limited ankle range in a week? The four mobility gaps that show up under load — and how to prep before your event
• My knee caves in when I land or squat. Is that a knee problem? The four mobility gaps that show up under load — and how to prep before your event
• Is front-of-knee pain in a teenager serious? The Teen Soccer Player With Front-of-Knee Pain: A Composite Case
• Should my child keep playing soccer through this? The Teen Soccer Player With Front-of-Knee Pain: A Composite Case
• How is this different from a growth-plate problem? The Teen Soccer Player With Front-of-Knee Pain: A Composite Case
• What does chiropractic actually do for a knee like this? The Teen Soccer Player With Front-of-Knee Pain: A Composite Case
• Is tennis elbow only from playing tennis? Case Study: A Pickleball Player's Stubborn Tennis Elbow — and Where Shockwave Fit In
• How do I know it's tennis elbow and not golfer's elbow or a neck problem? Case Study: A Pickleball Player's Stubborn Tennis Elbow — and Where Shockwave Fit In
• Does shockwave therapy hurt, and how many sessions are typical? Case Study: A Pickleball Player's Stubborn Tennis Elbow — and Where Shockwave Fit In
• Why is tennis elbow so slow to heal? Case Study: A Pickleball Player's Stubborn Tennis Elbow — and Where Shockwave Fit In
• When should I see a physician instead? Case Study: A Pickleball Player's Stubborn Tennis Elbow — and Where Shockwave Fit In
• How many shockwave sessions does plantar fasciitis usually take? Case Study: A Runner's Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis, and What Finally Moved It
• Why does my heel hurt most with the first steps in the morning? Case Study: A Runner's Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis, and What Finally Moved It
• Should I stop running while my plantar fasciitis heals? Case Study: A Runner's Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis, and What Finally Moved It
• When should heel pain be seen by a physician instead? Case Study: A Runner's Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis, and What Finally Moved It
• How is college athletic training different from high school? College Athletes: Staying Healthy Through a Season Away From Home
• What are the most common injuries for college athletes? College Athletes: Staying Healthy Through a Season Away From Home
• Does a sports chiropractor replace my team's athletic trainer or physician? College Athletes: Staying Healthy Through a Season Away From Home
• When should an athlete see a physician or trainer instead of a chiropractor first? College Athletes: Staying Healthy Through a Season Away From Home
• Can college athletes get seen at your Cottleville office over breaks? College Athletes: Staying Healthy Through a Season Away From Home
• Why do so many young athletes get hurt at the start of the fall season? Back to Fall Sports: Ramping Up Without the Injury
• How do I tell normal soreness from an injury that needs attention? Back to Fall Sports: Ramping Up Without the Injury
• When should my athlete see a doctor instead of just resting? Back to Fall Sports: Ramping Up Without the Injury
• Can a sports chiropractor work alongside our coach and athletic trainer? Back to Fall Sports: Ramping Up Without the Injury
• How early should we start preparing for the season? Back to Fall Sports: Ramping Up Without the Injury
• How do I add mileage on the Katy Trail without getting injured? Running the Katy Trail without wrecking your knees, Achilles, or hips.
• Why do my knees hurt after long runs on flat trails? Running the Katy Trail without wrecking your knees, Achilles, or hips.
• What strength exercises prevent running injuries? Running the Katy Trail without wrecking your knees, Achilles, or hips.
• When should I see a chiropractor versus a doctor for running pain? Running the Katy Trail without wrecking your knees, Achilles, or hips.
• Should I keep running through knee pain while marathon training? Training for the MO' Cowbell? The injuries that appear as your mileage climbs.
• How do I know if it's shin splints or a stress fracture? Training for the MO' Cowbell? The injuries that appear as your mileage climbs.
• How fast is too fast to add weekly running mileage? Training for the MO' Cowbell? The injuries that appear as your mileage climbs.
• Can a chiropractor help a running injury without making me stop training? Training for the MO' Cowbell? The injuries that appear as your mileage climbs.
• How do I know if my child's pain is just soreness or a real injury? When Should a Young Athlete's Pain Be Evaluated Instead of Played Through?
• When should a young athlete stop playing and see a doctor? When Should a Young Athlete's Pain Be Evaluated Instead of Played Through?
• What is Sever's disease and Osgood-Schlatter, and are they serious? When Should a Young Athlete's Pain Be Evaluated Instead of Played Through?
• Is it safe to see a chiropractor for a child's sports injury? When Should a Young Athlete's Pain Be Evaluated Instead of Played Through?
• Why does my elbow hurt from lifting weights? Lifter's elbow and wrist pain: the tendon ache that nags curls, pressing and grip
• Is it tendinitis or tendinopathy? Lifter's elbow and wrist pain: the tendon ache that nags curls, pressing and grip
• Should I stop lifting if my elbow or wrist tendon hurts? Lifter's elbow and wrist pain: the tendon ache that nags curls, pressing and grip
• Does Shockwave Therapy help elbow and wrist tendon pain? Lifter's elbow and wrist pain: the tendon ache that nags curls, pressing and grip
• Why does the front of my knee hurt on stairs and after sitting? Patellofemoral pain: why the front of your knee aches on stairs and after sitting.
• What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patellofemoral pain: why the front of your knee aches on stairs and after sitting.
• How long does patellofemoral pain take to heal? Patellofemoral pain: why the front of your knee aches on stairs and after sitting.
• Can I keep running or working out with kneecap pain? Patellofemoral pain: why the front of your knee aches on stairs and after sitting.
• Is my knee twinge a meniscus tear? Meniscus irritation: the knee twinge that isn't always a tear.
• What does meniscus irritation feel like versus a torn meniscus? Meniscus irritation: the knee twinge that isn't always a tear.
• Do I need surgery for a meniscus problem? Meniscus irritation: the knee twinge that isn't always a tear.
• Why does my knee hurt on the inside when I squat or get up? Meniscus irritation: the knee twinge that isn't always a tear.
• Why does my hip drop when I walk? Glute medius weakness: the hip stabilizer behind knee, hip and low-back pain.
• What are the symptoms of gluteus medius weakness? Glute medius weakness: the hip stabilizer behind knee, hip and low-back pain.
• Can weak glutes cause knee pain? Glute medius weakness: the hip stabilizer behind knee, hip and low-back pain.
• How do you fix gluteus medius weakness? Glute medius weakness: the hip stabilizer behind knee, hip and low-back pain.
• Why does the front of my hip pinch when I squat? Hip impingement (FAI): the pinch in the front of the hip on deep squats.
• Is hip impingement (FAI) the same as a labral tear? Hip impingement (FAI): the pinch in the front of the hip on deep squats.
• Can a chiropractor help hip impingement, or do I need surgery? Hip impingement (FAI): the pinch in the front of the hip on deep squats.
• Should I keep stretching a hip that pinches in the front? Hip impingement (FAI): the pinch in the front of the hip on deep squats.
• What causes knee pain? Knee pain: which structure is actually causing yours?
• Why does runner's knee keep coming back? Knee pain: which structure is actually causing yours?
• Should I rest knee pain? Knee pain: which structure is actually causing yours?
• When does knee pain need a scan? Knee pain: which structure is actually causing yours?
• What is the fastest way to heal jumper's knee? Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy): what actually helps.
• Does shockwave therapy work for patellar tendinopathy? Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy): what actually helps.
• Can I keep playing sports with jumper's knee? Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy): what actually helps.
• Is jumper's knee the same as runner's knee? Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy): what actually helps.
• How long does Achilles tendinopathy take to heal? Achilles tendinopathy: why the pain lingers, and what rebuilds the tendon.
• Does shockwave therapy work for Achilles tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy: why the pain lingers, and what rebuilds the tendon.
• Should I rest completely if my Achilles hurts? Achilles tendinopathy: why the pain lingers, and what rebuilds the tendon.
• What's the difference between Achilles tendinitis and tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy: why the pain lingers, and what rebuilds the tendon.
• What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow? Tennis elbow vs. golfer's elbow: which one do you have?
• Why does the inside or outside of my elbow hurt when I grip things? Tennis elbow vs. golfer's elbow: which one do you have?
• Can you have tennis elbow and golfer's elbow at the same time? Tennis elbow vs. golfer's elbow: which one do you have?
• How do you fix tennis elbow or golfer's elbow? Tennis elbow vs. golfer's elbow: which one do you have?
• Why does my ankle keep rolling after I sprained it once? Ankle sprains: why the same ankle keeps rolling.
• How long should I rest a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains: why the same ankle keeps rolling.
• Do I need an X-ray for a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains: why the same ankle keeps rolling.
• What is the rehab step most people skip after a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains: why the same ankle keeps rolling.
• What does hip bursitis feel like? Hip bursitis: the outer-hip pain that flares lying on your side.
• What causes hip bursitis? Hip bursitis: the outer-hip pain that flares lying on your side.
• Is hip bursitis the same as piriformis syndrome? Hip bursitis: the outer-hip pain that flares lying on your side.
• Does hip bursitis go away on its own? Hip bursitis: the outer-hip pain that flares lying on your side.
• What are shin splints exactly? Shin splints: why the front of your shin aches on every run.
• How do I know if it's shin splints or a stress fracture? Shin splints: why the front of your shin aches on every run.
• Can I keep running with shin splints? Shin splints: why the front of your shin aches on every run.
• What causes shin splints besides running too much too soon? Shin splints: why the front of your shin aches on every run.
• What causes tennis elbow if I don't play tennis? Tennis elbow: the outer-elbow pain that isn't about tennis.
• What's the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow? Tennis elbow: the outer-elbow pain that isn't about tennis.
• How long does tennis elbow take to heal? Tennis elbow: the outer-elbow pain that isn't about tennis.
• Does tennis elbow need shockwave therapy? Tennis elbow: the outer-elbow pain that isn't about tennis.
• What is a sports chiropractor? What a sports chiropractor actually does — and who it's for.
• How is a sports chiropractor different from a regular chiropractor? What a sports chiropractor actually does — and who it's for.
• Do I have to be an athlete to see a sports chiropractor? What a sports chiropractor actually does — and who it's for.
• Should I see a sports chiropractor or a physical therapist? What a sports chiropractor actually does — and who it's for.
• Where can I find a sports chiropractor near O'Fallon, MO? What a sports chiropractor actually does — and who it's for.
• How do you fix IT band syndrome? IT band syndrome: why the outside of your knee screams on every run.
• How long does IT band syndrome take to heal? IT band syndrome: why the outside of your knee screams on every run.
• What causes IT band syndrome? IT band syndrome: why the outside of your knee screams on every run.
• Can I keep running with IT band syndrome? IT band syndrome: why the outside of your knee screams on every run.
• What are the most common golf injuries? Golfer's elbow and back pain: where shockwave fits in getting back to golf.
• How does shockwave therapy help golf injuries? Golfer's elbow and back pain: where shockwave fits in getting back to golf.
• How long until I can golf again after an injury? Golfer's elbow and back pain: where shockwave fits in getting back to golf.
• What are the most common gymnastics injuries? Gymnastics injuries: protecting growing wrists, backs and ankles.
• How long do gymnastics injuries take to heal? Gymnastics injuries: protecting growing wrists, backs and ankles.
• How can gymnasts prevent injuries? Gymnastics injuries: protecting growing wrists, backs and ankles.
• How do I know if my child's wrist or back pain is a real injury or just soreness? Gymnastics injuries: protecting growing wrists, backs and ankles.
• Should I take an ice bath after a race? Post-race recovery: what to do in the 72 hours after.
• How long should I rest after a hard race or marathon? Post-race recovery: what to do in the 72 hours after.
• Why are my legs still sore two days after a race? Post-race recovery: what to do in the 72 hours after.
• When should I see a chiropractor after a race? Post-race recovery: what to do in the 72 hours after.
• How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal? Plantar fasciitis treatment: heel pain relief that lasts.
• What is the fastest way to cure plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis treatment: heel pain relief that lasts.
• Does shockwave therapy work for plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis treatment: heel pain relief that lasts.
• Where can I get shockwave therapy for heel pain near Cottleville or O'Fallon? Plantar fasciitis treatment: heel pain relief that lasts.

Visits, cost and care

• How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance? How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance?
• Does insurance cover chiropractic care? How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance?
• Does Medicare cover chiropractic? How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance?
• Why is my chiropractor bill more than my copay? How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance?
• Can I use insurance at a chiropractor that doesn't take insurance? How much does a chiropractor cost with insurance?
• Why do my joints suddenly ache in my forties? Aching everywhere in your forties? Ask about perimenopause.
• Is midlife joint pain just arthritis? Aching everywhere in your forties? Ask about perimenopause.
• Will strength training make joint pain worse? Aching everywhere in your forties? Ask about perimenopause.
• Should I talk to my doctor about hormones? Aching everywhere in your forties? Ask about perimenopause.
• What does being double-jointed actually mean? Very flexible and always sore? The link people miss.
• What is the Beighton score? Very flexible and always sore? The link people miss.
• Should I stretch more if I am always tight? Very flexible and always sore? The link people miss.
• Can hypermobile people be adjusted? Very flexible and always sore? The link people miss.
• Is chiropractic safe for children? Should my child see a chiropractor? An honest answer for parents.
• Can a chiropractor help my baby's colic or ear infections? Should my child see a chiropractor? An honest answer for parents.
• What age can a child see a chiropractor? Should my child see a chiropractor? An honest answer for parents.
• How many visits will my child need? Should my child see a chiropractor? An honest answer for parents.
• How much does a chiropractor cost near me without insurance? What chiropractic actually costs around St. Charles County
• Why won't a chiropractor tell me the price over the phone? What chiropractic actually costs around St. Charles County
• Is a cheaper chiropractor actually cheaper? What chiropractic actually costs around St. Charles County
• Can I use an HSA or FSA at a cash-pay chiropractor? What chiropractic actually costs around St. Charles County
• Can I use my HSA to pay a chiropractor? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• Is chiropractic FSA eligible? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• What receipt do I need for HSA or FSA reimbursement? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• Do I need a letter of medical necessity for chiropractic care? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• Does it matter that the clinic doesn't bill insurance? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• Can the clinic tell me whether my plan covers this? Can you use an HSA or FSA for chiropractic care?
• Why does my back pain come back when the pain reliever wears off? Pain Relief vs. Pain Resolved: Why the Ache Is Back by Evening
• Is it bad to take ibuprofen or Aleve for back pain? Pain Relief vs. Pain Resolved: Why the Ache Is Back by Evening
• How long should I rely on pain relief before getting assessed? Pain Relief vs. Pain Resolved: Why the Ache Is Back by Evening
• What does it actually take to resolve mechanical pain instead of just relieving it? Pain Relief vs. Pain Resolved: Why the Ache Is Back by Evening
• When should I see a physician instead of a chiropractor? Pain Relief vs. Pain Resolved: Why the Ache Is Back by Evening
• What are the most common side effects of a chiropractic adjustment? Is Chiropractic Safe? An Honest Look — Including the Neck-Adjustment Question
• Can a neck adjustment cause a stroke? Is Chiropractic Safe? An Honest Look — Including the Neck-Adjustment Question
• Who should talk to a doctor before seeing a chiropractor? Is Chiropractic Safe? An Honest Look — Including the Neck-Adjustment Question
• Does a good chiropractor rely only on cracking the neck? Is Chiropractic Safe? An Honest Look — Including the Neck-Adjustment Question
• How many chiropractic visits will I actually need? How Often Should You Actually See a Chiropractor?
• Do I have to keep going to a chiropractor forever? How Often Should You Actually See a Chiropractor?
• Is it a red flag if a chiropractor sells a long pre-paid plan on the first visit? How Often Should You Actually See a Chiropractor?
• How do I know the care is actually working? How Often Should You Actually See a Chiropractor?
• When should I see a physician instead of a chiropractor? How Often Should You Actually See a Chiropractor?
• Do I need a referral from my doctor to see a chiropractor? When to See a Chiropractor vs. Your Doctor (or the ER)
• How do I know if my back pain is an emergency? When to See a Chiropractor vs. Your Doctor (or the ER)
• Can a chiropractor tell if something more serious is going on? When to See a Chiropractor vs. Your Doctor (or the ER)
• What if I’m just not sure which one to pick? When to See a Chiropractor vs. Your Doctor (or the ER)
• Why does my chiropractor adjustment not last? Rehab chiropractic vs. the quick adjustment: the difference that makes it last.
• What is the difference between rehab chiropractic and a quick-adjustment approach? Rehab chiropractic vs. the quick adjustment: the difference that makes it last.
• How much does rehab-based chiropractic cost in Cottleville? Rehab chiropractic vs. the quick adjustment: the difference that makes it last.
• Do I have to keep going back to the chiropractor forever? Rehab chiropractic vs. the quick adjustment: the difference that makes it last.
• Why does my back pain come back after the chiropractor? Why your adjustment never holds — and what actually makes it stick.
• Why doesn't my chiropractic adjustment last? Why your adjustment never holds — and what actually makes it stick.
• What actually makes an adjustment hold longer? Why your adjustment never holds — and what actually makes it stick.
• How many chiropractic visits until the pain stops coming back? Why your adjustment never holds — and what actually makes it stick.
• Should I see a chiropractor or a physical therapist? Chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist: which do you actually need?
• What is the difference between a chiropractor and a massage therapist? Chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist: which do you actually need?
• Why does massage help but not last? Chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist: which do you actually need?
• Do chiropractors refer to physical therapists? Chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist: which do you actually need?
• What should I look for in a good chiropractor? How to choose a chiropractor: what actually matters.
• What questions should I ask before my first chiropractic visit? How to choose a chiropractor: what actually matters.
• Is it a red flag if a chiropractor wants me to sign up for a long-term care plan on the first visit? How to choose a chiropractor: what actually matters.
• Does a chiropractor need to specialize in my specific problem? How to choose a chiropractor: what actually matters.
• How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• Is it cheaper to use insurance for chiropractic care? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• Why don't more chiropractors take insurance? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• Can I use my HSA or FSA for chiropractic care? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• What is the average cost of a chiropractic visit? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• How much does the first chiropractor visit cost? How much does a chiropractor cost without insurance?
• Is it bad to crack your own back? Is it safe to crack your back? What that popping sound means.
• Why does my back crack when I twist? Is it safe to crack your back? What that popping sound means.
• Is it bad if my back doesn't crack during an adjustment? Is it safe to crack your back? What that popping sound means.
• Is cracking your knuckles bad for you, and is it the same thing? Is it safe to crack your back? What that popping sound means.
• What happens at your first chiropractic appointment? What to expect at your first chiropractic visit at The Spine Studio.
• How long does the first chiropractic visit take? What to expect at your first chiropractic visit at The Spine Studio.
• What should I wear or bring to my first visit? What to expect at your first chiropractic visit at The Spine Studio.
• Do I need a referral to book? What to expect at your first chiropractic visit at The Spine Studio.
• What is maintenance chiropractic care? Make it your routine: chiropractic as a longevity practice.
• Does maintenance chiropractic actually help long-term? Make it your routine: chiropractic as a longevity practice.
• Who benefits most from routine chiropractic care? Make it your routine: chiropractic as a longevity practice.
• How many chiropractic visits a year is maintenance? Make it your routine: chiropractic as a longevity practice.
• What is chiropractic maintenance care? The case for monthly adjustments — even when nothing hurts.
• How often should you get a chiropractic adjustment for maintenance? The case for monthly adjustments — even when nothing hurts.
• Is monthly chiropractic maintenance worth it? The case for monthly adjustments — even when nothing hurts.
• How much does a maintenance adjustment cost at The Spine Studio? The case for monthly adjustments — even when nothing hurts.

Active Aging

• Does improving my grip strength improve my health? Grip strength: what it actually tells you.
• Is there a grip strength number I should hit? Grip strength: what it actually tells you.
• What does a difference between my two hands mean? Grip strength: what it actually tells you.
• When is grip weakness a reason to see someone? Grip strength: what it actually tells you.
• Can exercise reduce my risk of falling if I have diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy and balance: what actually helps.
• Should I do balance exercises barefoot? Diabetic neuropathy and balance: what actually helps.
• Do you treat the neuropathy itself? Diabetic neuropathy and balance: what actually helps.
• What foot changes should I call someone about? Diabetic neuropathy and balance: what actually helps.
• How do I stay active after 55 if I'm already stiff and out of shape? Staying mobile after 55: the movement that protects your independence
• Is it too late to build muscle and mobility in your 60s or 70s? Staying mobile after 55: the movement that protects your independence
• Can a chiropractor help with stiffness and mobility as I age? Staying mobile after 55: the movement that protects your independence
• How much exercise do I actually need to stay mobile after 55? Staying mobile after 55: the movement that protects your independence
• How can I improve my balance at home? Balance and fall prevention: simple work that keeps you steady
• Why do I keep losing my balance as I get older? Balance and fall prevention: simple work that keeps you steady
• How do I prevent falls after 65? Balance and fall prevention: simple work that keeps you steady
• When should I see someone about my balance instead of just doing exercises? Balance and fall prevention: simple work that keeps you steady
• Should I exercise if my joints ache from arthritis? Arthritis: why motion is medicine (and how to move without flaring it)
• Can a chiropractor cure my arthritis? Arthritis: why motion is medicine (and how to move without flaring it)
• Which exercises are safe for osteoarthritis of the knees or hips? Arthritis: why motion is medicine (and how to move without flaring it)
• How do I know if I overdid it versus a normal flare? Arthritis: why motion is medicine (and how to move without flaring it)
• What is the best exercise to keep my bones strong? Bone density and the right kind of exercise
• Can you rebuild bone that is already thinning? Bone density and the right kind of exercise
• Does The Spine Studio treat osteoporosis? Bone density and the right kind of exercise
• Is walking enough to prevent osteoporosis? Bone density and the right kind of exercise

Recovery Systems

• Do massage guns actually work? Massage guns, cold plunges and saunas: what the evidence says.
• Will an ice bath ruin my gains? Massage guns, cold plunges and saunas: what the evidence says.
• Is the sauna research about workout recovery? Massage guns, cold plunges and saunas: what the evidence says.
• When should I stop reaching for a device? Massage guns, cold plunges and saunas: what the evidence says.
• Why did therapy stop before I felt better? Therapy ended and you are not back to normal. Now what?
• Should I keep doing my exercises after discharge? Therapy ended and you are not back to normal. Now what?
• Is it too late if I stopped months ago? Therapy ended and you are not back to normal. Now what?
• Do I need my surgeon's clearance first? Therapy ended and you are not back to normal. Now what?
• How many shockwave sessions until it works? Does shockwave therapy actually work? The honest evidence for stubborn tendon pain.
• Does shockwave therapy actually work for tendon pain? Does shockwave therapy actually work? The honest evidence for stubborn tendon pain.
• Does shockwave therapy hurt? Does shockwave therapy actually work? The honest evidence for stubborn tendon pain.
• Where can I get shockwave therapy for tendon pain near Cottleville or O'Fallon? Does shockwave therapy actually work? The honest evidence for stubborn tendon pain.
• Is dry needling the same as acupuncture? Acupuncture vs. dry needling: what's the difference, and which do you need?
• What's the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? Acupuncture vs. dry needling: what's the difference, and which do you need?
• Does The Spine Studio in Cottleville do dry needling or acupuncture? Acupuncture vs. dry needling: what's the difference, and which do you need?
• Which is better for my pain, acupuncture or dry needling? Acupuncture vs. dry needling: what's the difference, and which do you need?
• Why do I leak when I cough or sneeze? Pelvic floor dysfunction: the muscles behind leaks, pressure and low-back pain.
• Can a chiropractor help pelvic floor dysfunction? Pelvic floor dysfunction: the muscles behind leaks, pressure and low-back pain.
• Are Kegels bad for a tight pelvic floor? Pelvic floor dysfunction: the muscles behind leaks, pressure and low-back pain.
• When should I see a pelvic floor physical therapist instead of a chiropractor? Pelvic floor dysfunction: the muscles behind leaks, pressure and low-back pain.
• Why does my wrist ache when I grip? Wrist tendinopathy: the ache from gripping, typing and lifting that won't quit.
• Is my wrist pain tendinopathy or carpal tunnel? Wrist tendinopathy: the ache from gripping, typing and lifting that won't quit.
• What is De Quervain's tenosynovitis? Wrist tendinopathy: the ache from gripping, typing and lifting that won't quit.
• Can a chiropractor help stubborn wrist tendon pain? Wrist tendinopathy: the ache from gripping, typing and lifting that won't quit.
• What is corrective exercise? Corrective exercise: the part of the visit that makes the rest hold.
• Why do I need exercises if I am getting adjusted? Corrective exercise: the part of the visit that makes the rest hold.
• How many exercises should a chiropractor give me? Corrective exercise: the part of the visit that makes the rest hold.
• What is nerve flossing? Corrective exercise: the part of the visit that makes the rest hold.
• Is shockwave better than a cortisone shot for tendon pain? Shockwave vs. cortisone injection: which is right for tendon pain?
• How many cortisone shots can you have? Shockwave vs. cortisone injection: which is right for tendon pain?
• Does cortisone weaken tendons? Shockwave vs. cortisone injection: which is right for tendon pain?
• Can you do shockwave and still have a cortisone option later? Shockwave vs. cortisone injection: which is right for tendon pain?
• Does acupuncture hurt? Does acupuncture hurt? What to expect at your first visit.
• What does acupuncture feel like? Does acupuncture hurt? What to expect at your first visit.
• Are acupuncture needles safe and clean? Does acupuncture hurt? What to expect at your first visit.
• How will I feel after acupuncture? Does acupuncture hurt? What to expect at your first visit.
• What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? Sprain vs. strain: what you pulled, and why it matters.
• Did I sprain something or pull a muscle? Sprain vs. strain: what you pulled, and why it matters.
• Which heals faster, a sprain or a strain? Sprain vs. strain: what you pulled, and why it matters.
• When should I see someone for a sprain or strain? Sprain vs. strain: what you pulled, and why it matters.
• What is soft tissue work? Specialized soft tissue therapy for pain relief: what it is and what to expect.
• What is blading therapy for soft tissue restrictions? Specialized soft tissue therapy for pain relief: what it is and what to expect.
• Is soft tissue treatment the same as a massage? Specialized soft tissue therapy for pain relief: what it is and what to expect.
• Does soft tissue therapy hurt? Specialized soft tissue therapy for pain relief: what it is and what to expect.
• How many soft tissue therapy sessions will I need? Specialized soft tissue therapy for pain relief: what it is and what to expect.
• What does shockwave therapy treat? Shockwave therapy explained: how sound waves restart stalled healing.
• Does shockwave therapy hurt? Shockwave therapy explained: how sound waves restart stalled healing.
• How many shockwave sessions will I need? Shockwave therapy explained: how sound waves restart stalled healing.
• Where can I get shockwave therapy near O'Fallon or Cottleville? Shockwave therapy explained: how sound waves restart stalled healing.
• What is clinical acupuncture? Clinical acupuncture: the nervous-system recovery track most people skip.
• Does acupuncture work for pain? Clinical acupuncture: the nervous-system recovery track most people skip.
• Is acupuncture the same as dry needling? Clinical acupuncture: the nervous-system recovery track most people skip.
• Where can I find an acupuncturist near me in Cottleville? Clinical acupuncture: the nervous-system recovery track most people skip.
• What does cupping therapy actually do? Does cupping therapy work? Benefits, marks, and what to expect.
• What do the cupping marks mean? Does cupping therapy work? Benefits, marks, and what to expect.
• Where can I get cupping therapy near me in Cottleville? Does cupping therapy work? Benefits, marks, and what to expect.

Athletic Performance

• What are the danger signs after a hit to the head? Head knock at a game? What to do, and who clears them.
• Can my child go back in the same game? Head knock at a game? What to do, and who clears them.
• Can a chiropractor clear my child to play? Head knock at a game? What to do, and who clears them.
• Symptoms are lingering weeks later. What now? Head knock at a game? What to do, and who clears them.

Strength & Lifting

• Do you lose muscle on weight-loss shots like Ozempic? On a weight-loss shot? Keep the muscle you already have.
• What exercise should I do while on a GLP-1 medication? On a weight-loss shot? Keep the muscle you already have.
• Is it too late if I have already lost weight and feel weaker? On a weight-loss shot? Keep the muscle you already have.
• Should I ask my doctor before starting to lift? On a weight-loss shot? Keep the muscle you already have.
• Do I need a chiropractor if I already have a personal trainer? Your trainer builds the engine, we keep it running: how rehab chiropractic works with a strength coach
• Will a chiropractor try to change my training program? Your trainer builds the engine, we keep it running: how rehab chiropractic works with a strength coach
• What can a rehab chiropractor treat that my trainer can't? Your trainer builds the engine, we keep it running: how rehab chiropractic works with a strength coach
• How much does it cost to get assessed at The Spine Studio? Your trainer builds the engine, we keep it running: how rehab chiropractic works with a strength coach
• Can I see a chiropractor and a personal trainer at the same time? Working with a personal trainer? How a chiropractor helps you get more from every session
• How does seeing a chiropractor help my training? Working with a personal trainer? How a chiropractor helps you get more from every session
• Do I need to be injured to see a chiropractor if I have a trainer? Working with a personal trainer? How a chiropractor helps you get more from every session
• Will a chiropractor and my trainer coordinate? Working with a personal trainer? How a chiropractor helps you get more from every session
• Can I still lift with a hurt shoulder or back? Training around an injury: how we and your coach keep you progressing instead of benched
• How much pain is okay when training with an injury? Training around an injury: how we and your coach keep you progressing instead of benched
• Should I completely rest an injury before working out again? Training around an injury: how we and your coach keep you progressing instead of benched
• Do I have to stop working with my trainer to do rehab? Training around an injury: how we and your coach keep you progressing instead of benched
• How do I stop getting hurt in the gym? Pre-hab: getting ahead of the injuries that blow up a training block
• What is pre-hab for lifters? Pre-hab: getting ahead of the injuries that blow up a training block
• Do I need pre-hab if nothing hurts yet? Pre-hab: getting ahead of the injuries that blow up a training block
• How often should a lifter get assessed? Pre-hab: getting ahead of the injuries that blow up a training block
• Why does the same spot keep tweaking every time I lift? Why your warm-up isn't fixing that recurring tweak
• Is a recurring tweak a warm-up problem or something else? Why your warm-up isn't fixing that recurring tweak
• Can a chiropractor stop a lifting injury from coming back? Why your warm-up isn't fixing that recurring tweak
• How many visits before a recurring tweak stops flaring? Why your warm-up isn't fixing that recurring tweak
• Why can't I get deep in my squat even though I stretch every day? Mobility isn't stretching: fixing the restrictions that cap your squat, press and deadlift
• What's the difference between mobility and flexibility? Mobility isn't stretching: fixing the restrictions that cap your squat, press and deadlift
• Will chiropractic adjustments help my squat and overhead press? Mobility isn't stretching: fixing the restrictions that cap your squat, press and deadlift
• How long until better mobility improves my lifts? Mobility isn't stretching: fixing the restrictions that cap your squat, press and deadlift
• Why am I always sore from lifting? Always sore, never recovering? Smarter recovery for training 4–6 times a week
• How do I know if I'm not recovering between workouts, or just sore? Always sore, never recovering? Smarter recovery for training 4–6 times a week
• How often should lifters take a deload week? Always sore, never recovering? Smarter recovery for training 4–6 times a week
• Can a chiropractor help with lifting recovery? Always sore, never recovering? Smarter recovery for training 4–6 times a week
• Why do my joints ache when I lift now that I am over 40? Lifting strong past 35 (and 45): training around the nagging stuff
• Am I too old to start lifting heavy at 45? Lifting strong past 35 (and 45): training around the nagging stuff
• How much longer do older lifters need to recover between hard sessions? Lifting strong past 35 (and 45): training around the nagging stuff
• Can chiropractic care help with lifting aches and old injuries as I age? Lifting strong past 35 (and 45): training around the nagging stuff
• How do I start lifting weights safely as a beginner? New to the gym? How to start lifting without getting hurt
• Is muscle soreness after lifting normal or a sign of injury? New to the gym? How to start lifting without getting hurt
• How much weight should a beginner add each week? New to the gym? How to start lifting without getting hurt
• When should I see a chiropractor for a lifting injury? New to the gym? How to start lifting without getting hurt

Case Studies

• Should I see a chiropractor or a doctor first after a car accident? Case Study: Whiplash After a Low-Speed Rear-End Crash
• Why did my neck pain and headache show up a day or two after the crash, not right away? Case Study: Whiplash After a Low-Speed Rear-End Crash
• Isn't rest and a neck collar the treatment for whiplash? Case Study: Whiplash After a Low-Speed Rear-End Crash
• Do you handle my insurance or injury claim? Case Study: Whiplash After a Low-Speed Rear-End Crash
• How long does whiplash usually take to get better? Case Study: Whiplash After a Low-Speed Rear-End Crash
• Is it normal to still have back and pelvic pain a few months after giving birth? Case Study: Postpartum Low-Back and Pelvic Pain in a New Mom
• When should I see my OB or physician instead of a chiropractor? Case Study: Postpartum Low-Back and Pelvic Pain in a New Mom
• How is a pelvic-floor physical therapist different from what you do? Case Study: Postpartum Low-Back and Pelvic Pain in a New Mom
• Is it too late to start if I'm already six months postpartum? Case Study: Postpartum Low-Back and Pelvic Pain in a New Mom

On the Job

• Why does my back hurt so much from standing all day in a kitchen? On Your Feet All Shift: The Culinary & Food-Service Body
• Why do my feet and heels hurt so bad after a restaurant shift? On Your Feet All Shift: The Culinary & Food-Service Body
• Can a chiropractor help with chef or server pain from being on my feet? On Your Feet All Shift: The Culinary & Food-Service Body
• What is the single best change to reduce standing pain at work? On Your Feet All Shift: The Culinary & Food-Service Body
• When should a restaurant worker see a doctor instead of a chiropractor? On Your Feet All Shift: The Culinary & Food-Service Body
• Why do first responders get chronic back and shoulder pain? First Responder Shift Recovery: Beating the Wear of 24-Hour and Rotating Shifts
• Does shift work make injuries worse? First Responder Shift Recovery: Beating the Wear of 24-Hour and Rotating Shifts
• How can I recover on an unpredictable schedule? First Responder Shift Recovery: Beating the Wear of 24-Hour and Rotating Shifts
• Should I see a physician instead of a chiropractor? First Responder Shift Recovery: Beating the Wear of 24-Hour and Rotating Shifts
• Why do my feet and legs hurt after a 12-hour nursing shift? Nurses, Heel Pain, and 12-Hour Shifts: Why Your Feet and Legs Ache
• Is my stabbing heel pain plantar fasciitis? Nurses, Heel Pain, and 12-Hour Shifts: Why Your Feet and Legs Ache
• Does shockwave therapy work for stubborn heel pain? Nurses, Heel Pain, and 12-Hour Shifts: Why Your Feet and Legs Ache
• When should a nurse see a physician about foot pain? Nurses, Heel Pain, and 12-Hour Shifts: Why Your Feet and Legs Ache
• Why do my hands go numb after a nursing shift? Sore Wrists and Numb Hands on the Job: Wrist and Hand Pain in Healthcare Workers
• Is my wrist pain carpal tunnel or a neck problem? Sore Wrists and Numb Hands on the Job: Wrist and Hand Pain in Healthcare Workers
• When should a healthcare worker see a doctor for hand numbness? Sore Wrists and Numb Hands on the Job: Wrist and Hand Pain in Healthcare Workers
• Can a chiropractor help carpal tunnel and repetitive strain? Sore Wrists and Numb Hands on the Job: Wrist and Hand Pain in Healthcare Workers
• Why does working night shift make back pain worse? Night-Shift Nurses: Why Recovery Is Harder on Nights, and a Plan That Fits
• How can night-shift nurses recover from back and neck pain? Night-Shift Nurses: Why Recovery Is Harder on Nights, and a Plan That Fits
• Is it bad to sleep during the day after a night shift? Night-Shift Nurses: Why Recovery Is Harder on Nights, and a Plan That Fits
• When should a nurse with back pain see a physician instead of a chiropractor? Night-Shift Nurses: Why Recovery Is Harder on Nights, and a Plan That Fits
• Why does my whole body hurt after working the assembly line all day? Assembly-Line Strain: Why the Wrist, Shoulder and Back Give Out on the Line.
• Is repetitive strain from factory work permanent? Assembly-Line Strain: Why the Wrist, Shoulder and Back Give Out on the Line.
• Should I keep wearing a wrist brace for line work? Assembly-Line Strain: Why the Wrist, Shoulder and Back Give Out on the Line.
• When should I see a doctor instead of just toughing it out? Assembly-Line Strain: Why the Wrist, Shoulder and Back Give Out on the Line.
• Why do electricians and plumbers get bad shoulders? Skilled Trades and the Joints That Wear Out: Shoulders, Knees and the Low Back
• Is kneeling all day bad for your knees? Skilled Trades and the Joints That Wear Out: Shoulders, Knees and the Low Back
• Can a chiropractor help work-related shoulder and back pain? Skilled Trades and the Joints That Wear Out: Shoulders, Knees and the Low Back
• When should a trade worker see a doctor instead of pushing through? Skilled Trades and the Joints That Wear Out: Shoulders, Knees and the Low Back
• What should I do if I get hurt on the job in Missouri? Hurt on the Job in Missouri: A Plain, Honest Guide for St. Charles County Workers
• Does The Spine Studio take workers' comp? Hurt on the Job in Missouri: A Plain, Honest Guide for St. Charles County Workers
• Can I see a chiropractor after a work injury? Hurt on the Job in Missouri: A Plain, Honest Guide for St. Charles County Workers
• When is a work injury an emergency? Hurt on the Job in Missouri: A Plain, Honest Guide for St. Charles County Workers

Pre & Postnatal

• Why do I still leak months after giving birth? Rebuilding your pelvic floor after birth: pressure, leaks and the deep core.
• Are Kegels enough to fix my pelvic floor after birth? Rebuilding your pelvic floor after birth: pressure, leaks and the deep core.
• Can a chiropractor help with postpartum pelvic floor problems? Rebuilding your pelvic floor after birth: pressure, leaks and the deep core.
• When should I see a pelvic floor physical therapist? Rebuilding your pelvic floor after birth: pressure, leaks and the deep core.
• How do I close the gap in my stomach after pregnancy? Diastasis recti: the postpartum belly gap and how to close it safely.
• How do I check myself for diastasis recti at home? Diastasis recti: the postpartum belly gap and how to close it safely.
• Do crunches and planks fix or worsen a postpartum belly gap? Diastasis recti: the postpartum belly gap and how to close it safely.
• Does diastasis recti go away on its own? Diastasis recti: the postpartum belly gap and how to close it safely.
• Why do I get a sharp pain in my side when pregnant? Round ligament pain: the sharp pregnancy twinge in your side and lower belly.
• What does round ligament pain feel like? Round ligament pain: the sharp pregnancy twinge in your side and lower belly.
• When should I worry about round ligament pain? Round ligament pain: the sharp pregnancy twinge in your side and lower belly.
• Can a chiropractor help with round ligament pain in Cottleville? Round ligament pain: the sharp pregnancy twinge in your side and lower belly.
• Why does my pubic bone hurt during pregnancy? Pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy: why the front of your pelvis hurts to walk.
• What is symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)? Pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy: why the front of your pelvis hurts to walk.
• Can a chiropractor help with pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy? Pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy: why the front of your pelvis hurts to walk.
• When should I see my OB or midwife about pelvic pain instead of treating it myself? Pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy: why the front of your pelvis hurts to walk.
• When can I start exercising after giving birth? Gentle postpartum exercises: rebuilding your core and pelvic floor.
• What are the best exercises to start postpartum recovery? Gentle postpartum exercises: rebuilding your core and pelvic floor.
• Why does my back hurt so much after having a baby? Gentle postpartum exercises: rebuilding your core and pelvic floor.
• What are signs I should stop and get assessed? Gentle postpartum exercises: rebuilding your core and pelvic floor.
• When can I start postpartum chiropractic care? Postpartum recovery: getting your body back after birth.
• Why does my lower back still hurt months after having a baby? Postpartum recovery: getting your body back after birth.
• What does a postpartum chiropractic visit involve? Postpartum recovery: getting your body back after birth.
• Is postpartum core weakness the same as diastasis recti? Postpartum recovery: getting your body back after birth.
• What is the Webster technique? Webster technique in pregnancy: what it actually does.
• Does the Webster technique turn breech babies? Webster technique in pregnancy: what it actually does.
• Is the Webster technique safe during pregnancy? Webster technique in pregnancy: what it actually does.
• When should you start the Webster technique? Webster technique in pregnancy: what it actually does.
• How much does prenatal chiropractic cost in Cottleville? Webster technique in pregnancy: what it actually does.

Spine and nerves

• Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident? Auto accident chiropractor in O'Fallon & Cottleville: what to do after a crash.
• How long after a car accident do symptoms appear? Auto accident chiropractor in O'Fallon & Cottleville: what to do after a crash.
• Do you bill auto insurance or handle injury claims? Auto accident chiropractor in O'Fallon & Cottleville: what to do after a crash.
• How long does whiplash take to heal? Auto accident chiropractor in O'Fallon & Cottleville: what to do after a crash.
• Where can I find an auto accident chiropractor near O'Fallon, MO? Auto accident chiropractor in O'Fallon & Cottleville: what to do after a crash.
• Can scoliosis be treated without surgery? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?
• Can a chiropractor help with scoliosis? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?
• What is the difference between kyphosis and scoliosis? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?
• Is scoliosis pain reversible? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?
• How do I fix a curve in my back? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?
• What causes curved posture? Curved spine: can scoliosis and kyphosis be corrected?