A herniated disc—sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc—can cause intense pain, numbness, weakness, and reduced mobility. This condition occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes through the tougher outer layer, irritating nearby nerves. While some cases may require surgical intervention, physical therapy is often one of the most effective non-surgical...Continue reading
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How Often Should You See a Chiropractor for Maintenance: Part 1 – Pain Relief
One of the most common questions we get at Superior Spine Care is "how often should I see a chiropractor?" And believe it or not, the answer is almost always: "it depends." So we're going to devote a three part series to the question to try explaining why the answer is not a one-size-fits-all solution....Continue reading
Fairview Park Patient Review: Avoided Surgery with Proper Chiropractic Care
Avoid Surgery with Proper Chiropractic Care “As a former New York City Police Officer, I have experienced many injuries that simply faded away. However, after retiring and moving to Ohio, I suffered a rather significant set back that included an inability to rotate my head to the right. Before going to an orthopedic surgeon, as...Continue reading
5 GOOD REASONS TO FIND TIME FOR CHIROPRACTIC MAINTENANCE
Acute Phase: Chiropractic, Massage & Rehab If you’ve ever been to a Chiropractor for an episode of intense back pain, you know that it can take several days to a few weeks to get serious symptoms under control. This is considered the acute phase. During these visits, the Chiropractor is “adjusting” the spine, so that...Continue reading