Twin City Chiropractic

07/07/2023

07/06/2023

When to not use heat or cold for your lower back
There are some conditions and situations that should not be treated with heat or cold therapy. For example:

These therapies must not be used on open wounds, bleeds, or when there is any fluid oozing out of the painful region.
If you have certain chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, poor circulation, spinal cord injuries, diabetes mellitus, and/or rheumatoid arthritis, it is advised to avoid heat therapy. Heat in these conditions may cause excessive burns, skin ulceration, and/or increased inflammation.

Heating and icing therapies are popular at-home treatments for back pain. But which one is better for your pain and why? Read on to learn more.

07/04/2023

We hope evryone has a Happy 4th of July!

06/29/2023

In the presence of a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the upper cervical spine, the sensory input that feeds the proprioceptive system can become altered or disturbed, which is experienced as dizziness. Patients with dizziness caused by dysfunction in the neck—called cervicogenic dizziness—often describe their symptoms as “drunklike” or lightheaded feelings, dizziness associated with neck movements, restricted neck motion, and neck pain.

Dizziness affects about 15-20% of adults to some extent each year, and it is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits. One of the three systems that works to help us maintain