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About one in eight couples in the United States has experienced infertility, the cause of which varies from couple to couple. There are a few common causes of infertility, some of which acupuncture can treat directly.Read more

About half of pregnant women develop low-back pain at some point during pregnancy, most commonly during the third trimester when the baby’s body gains the most weight. Can chiropractic care help with this unwanted spinal pain during the course of a pregnancy?Read more

Menstrual cramping, also called dysmenorrhea, is pain that occurs before and during menstruation. Some women suffer from mild discomfort while others report debilitating pain and must rely on pain medication to carry on with their day-to-day lives.

The most common response to painful period cramping is pain medication, but there are alternative treatment methods that are completely natural and can reduce the intensity of menstrual cramping and even the length of time the pain is experienced. One of these methods is acupuncture.Read more

More than two-thirds of women experience menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability and tiredness. It is quite common for women to turn to natural supplements and remedies as these symptoms can last for a few years.

Here are 5 natural remedies for menopausal symptoms. Please remember to speak to your primary care doctor before adding supplements to your diet.Read more

From the RICE method to exercise therapy, there are a handful of well-known treatment methods for sports injuries of all degrees. Many people are seeking out natural treatment methods for their injuries and conditions, and a natural treatment method for sports injuries that is commonly overlooked is massage therapy.

Massage therapy is not just a luxury therapy for relaxation. Massage is a terrific remedy for sports injuries and below we discuss the greatest benefits.Read more

Electronic muscle stimulation is a physical therapy treatment that uses electrical impulses to make the muscle repeatedly contract and relax. These muscle contractions strengthen and repair the muscle and the pulses block the transmission of pain signals from reaching the brain.Read more

When thinking about chiropractic care, people often think this practice only focuses on spine alignment. Chiropractic focuses on mechanical disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system, so even your feet can benefit from this century-old practice.Read more

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia, the tissue that connects your heel to your toes. If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic condition.

Below we have 6 stretches and exercises you can do at home for plantar fasciitis. These should be done regularly alongside RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) for best results. Please see your chiropractor or primary care physician if the pain worsens over time.Read more

A typical response to a sudden headache is taking a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) like Ibuprofen or Advil, but regularly taking NSAIDs can take a tole on your heart and kidney health. There are a handful of natural supplements available that can provide the same relief and even help prevent more headaches from happening. Below are 4 natural supplements we recommend trying for short term and long-term headache relief.

If you are taking any medications, we recommend meeting with your primary care doctor before taking any of these supplements. Though these supplements are natural, they can still have a reaction with other medications.Read more

Nothing is worse than getting an unexpected headache and having it disrupt your personal and professional life. Even worse, some headaches come with more symptoms like nausea and fatigue, making it even harder to get things done and live a happy life.

Whether you suffer from chronic migraines or get random stress-related headaches, there is a good chance massage therapy can help you. Massages provide a variety of health benefits, many of which can prevent headaches from happening in the first place. Below we discuss what might be causing your headaches and how massage therapy can help.Read more