When you were a kid, did you run around barefoot, especially during summer, and hate wearing shoes? Some kids grow out of that as they age and become accustomed to covering their feet. Others don’t and often wear the bare minimum—flip-flops. Convenient and airy, flip-flops seem like the perfect solution, but it can come at a price. Do you also experience consistent lower back pain? This is a common symptom of those who frequently don flip-flops instead of more supportive footwear. In this post, you’ll learn how these sandals can impact your well-being and your fun this summer.

When you go into your chiropractor’s office, you’ll likely see several adults of various ages seeking treatment for neck pain, back pain, and other ailments. Perhaps you’ll see a few children now and then as well. But do you have to be a certain age or experience a certain level of trauma to receive chiropractic treatment? Can chiropractic procedures be performed on young patients as well? When is it ideal to catch these kinds of issues? Find out the answers to these questions in the information below.

If you’re like most kids, at some point growing up, your parents or teachers told you not to slouch multiple times. They may have also said that your face can get stuck if you cross your eyes too much. As you’ve become an adult, you realize that some things grownups told you simply aren’t true. Although you can cross your eyes as much as you want without fear, they were absolutely correct about the importance of maintaining your posture. In this blog post from your chiropractor, you’ll learn four reasons you should keep your back straight.

Summer is finally here! Are you planning on visiting the beach or camping with your loved ones? This summer probably won’t be exactly what you’d originally had in mind with the pandemic still going, but you shouldn’t have to cancel all your fun plans as a result of chronic or sudden lower back pain. As a trusted chiropractor, Dr. Chad Wills can help stay you on the right track. By treating this problem early on this summer, you can spend more of your time enjoying family and friends and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Do you suffer from chronic back pain? This constant battle can leave you discouraged, especially if you’ve been seeing a chiropractor regularly. When you think of visiting this professional for back pain, you probably think of getting your spinal alignment adjusted, but did you know that there are additional treatment options that can help you heal and finally find relief?

Laser technology, specifically Class IV K-laser therapy, can be used for almost any soft tissue injury, including carpal tunnel, knee injuries, shoulder rotator cuff injuries and more, and many patients have found that this solution helps them specifically overcome their back pain. In this post, you’ll learn more about the causes behind back pain and how Class IV K-laser treatment can make all the difference in your healing.

You hear your phone chime, signaling a text from your best friend. After reading and responding to it, you check your Instagram to see how many of your followers have liked your most recent post so far. Then, you remember that you need to order some home supplies from Amazon. By that time, you get another text. Before you know it, you’ve spent quite a long time looking down at your phone, and you’re far from alone. It is estimated that nearly 80 percent of adults have their cell phones with them for up to 22 hours every single day. Is it any wonder, then, that you have neck pain?

Smartphones are an inevitable part of modern life, but that doesn’t mean that you have to suffer with the effects of “text neck,” as this condition is called. These symptoms include tightness or pain in the upper back, neck, or shoulders. Some even experience pain or a tingly sensation in their arms. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce text neck. Read on to learn more!

You have a lot on your plate lately, and the stress is mounting. You find yourself experiencing headaches more frequently than usual, and they make getting things done much more difficult. You may need to seek professional help, but you don’t need to turn to a neurologist—you may need a chiropractor like Dr. Wills! Although the pain is located in your head, the problem may actually originate in your upper back and neck. In this blog post, you’ll learn more details about headaches and how your chiropractor can alleviate your discomfort.

You’re in the middle of cleaning out the garage for the spring. You bend over to pick up a box that isn’t especially heavy and yet you suddenly feel a sharp twinge in your lower back. The pain impacts how you walk, how you stand, and other functions, and you know there’s something wrong. Where should you turn for help? Your physician may prescribe pain medication and offer instant relief, but very little advice for recovery and healing. Instead, go to your chiropractor to treat your back pain and rehabilitate. In this post, you’ll learn the importance of rehabilitation and how you can benefit from these therapies.

During a friendly game of basketball with your friends, you dribble the ball to the hoop making a scoring drive. You envision the play being shown on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays, but as you prepare to shoot, you feel a sharp pain in your lower back. You score the basket, but after that, you aren’t able to play to your fullest ability. In fact, the next day, you wake up with debilitating back pain. What should you do? Who can help you at a time like this? Although some medical doctors can simply prescribe pain medications, this treatment approach doesn’t address the real problem. As an expert in spinal musculature, your chiropractor can provide the care you need to get back on the court and performing your best.

When your close friend asks you to help him move, you happily agree. But with the very first box, your back has started to tighten up and feel uncomfortable. You’re tired of experiencing back pain on a consistent basis, but it doesn’t have to be a part of your life. Believe it or not, there are simple things you can do to reduce your pain and help your body avoid pain.