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Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis – Does it Help?

Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a painful, bothersome, and sometimes nearly-debilitating condition. For people who like being physical, whether that’s sports clubs or hiking, plantar fasciitis halts any type of fun activity.  Your overall mental and physical health can feel stunted when you’re not able to do the things you’re passionate about. Thankfully, promising studies have shown […]

Can a Chiropractor Help With TMJ?

can a chiropractor help with tmj

Living with a TMJ disorder can be a painful, inconvenient, and discouraging experience. A clicking, cracking, and stiff jaw can affect your everyday life; there may be times when you even have trouble eating or chewing. Although people with TMJ disorders rarely have to resort to surgery, the pain can worsen over time. So, can […]

Can a Chiropractor Help With a Pinched Nerve?

can a chiropractor help with a pinched nerve

Pinched nerves can be an annoying nuisance; they can also cause muscle weakness and pain, making daily living uncomfortable while stationary or getting around. So this begs the question, can a chiropractor help with a pinched nerve? And, what causes pinched nerves? Pinched nerves are most commonly caused by the compression or involuntary squeezing of […]

Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture

dry needling vs acupuncture

It can be easy to mix up dry needling vs. acupuncture treatment. Their most similar trait is the act of inserting a dry, stainless steel needle into the skin. It can be very difficult to discern between the two treatments when looking at a picture. They both act as a way to treat and prevent […]

Local Chiropractor: What to Look for From Your Neighborhood Chiropractor

local chiropractor

Getting a chiropractic adjustment can help you experience a better quality of life. There are many reasons to see a chiropractor, with the most common being back pain relief, blood pressure reduction, and neck pain depletion. You want to ensure that the chiropractor you see is the right one for you, no matter the reason. […]

Is It Bad to Crack Your Back? A Chiropractor’s Perspective

is it bad to crack your back

“Snap, crackle, pop” is a well-known cereal slogan, but it is also commonly associated with the sounds of cracking joints. It is not uncommon to hear loud “popping,” “cracking,” or “snapping” noises with certain movements or when getting a chiropractic adjustment. There are several reasons your back and other joints may crack, most of which […]

How Long Does Sciatica Last? A Chiropractor’s Perspective

how long does sciatica last

Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating back pain each and every year. Back pain can be the result of poor posture or more serious medical conditions. One of the major causes of back pain is sciatica. What is Sciatica? The largest nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve. It originates in the lumbar […]

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Wake Up?

why does my back hurt when I wake up

Is your first thought in the morning: “why does my back hurt when I wake up?” If so, you’re not alone. Experiencing back pain upon waking is very common. At Weymouth Chiropractic And Wellness Center, we treat people every day that deal with back pain. Back pain can be corrected with a combination of chiropractic […]

Acupuncture and Chiropractic: Treatments that Work in Harmony

acupuncture and chiropractic

Acupuncture and Chiropractic care are very different treatments with just as different origin stories. These two treatments look at injuries and stresses of the body and heal those issues in ways that may not seem compatible. Yet you may be surprised to know that using acupuncture and chiropractic care together can be a viable treatment […]

Chiropractors for Migraine Treatment? Can They Help?

chiropractors for migraine

If you or anyone you know suffers from the occasional or chronic migraine, you know how terrible and debilitating they can be. Some pains are more easily tolerated than others, but headaches and migraines are not something an individual can just ignore; it’s a body-consuming discomfort and pain. Thankfully, chiropractors can make adjustments for migraines […]