Prairie Spine

06/27/2025

Fortunately, preventing sciatica may be easier than you think. New research indicates that consistent exercise can stop or even reverse the effects of too much sitting. Thirty minutes of exercise each day can help strengthen the supporting muscles around your spinal column and help prevent future episodes of sciatica. Getting periodic spinal adjustment may also be a great idea. The top research journal SPINE found that maintained chiropractic care can evaluate, detect, and potentially prevent future disc problems and low back pain episodes.

Take action by setting a daily schedule of exercise. If time is tight, just take a few minutes every hour at work to walk around the office. Remember, starting small is better than not starting at all. And, as days become weeks, months, and years, the exercise you do now will pay huge dividends down the road to keep you happy, healthy, and pain-free. If you have struggled with recurrent or chronic low back pain, be sure to have your next appointment scheduled in our practice to stay proactive with your health

06/18/2025

To recap, burning, numbness, or tingling in your leg could be caused by a pinched nerve in your low back. Staying active with daily exercise, stretching, and periodic chiropractic care can help prevent issues in your low back. Over 90% of patients with sciatica reported being "much better" or "better" after receiving chiropractic care.

Just like your local power company needs to perform maintenance on their equipment, you should also perform periodic maintenance on your body. Periodic chiropractic care has the potential to increase your flexibility and range of motion, help keep your spinal discs healthy, and could even prevent future episodes of back pain! If you don't have your next visit schedule, be sure to reserve your next appointment today! A little maintenance today can go a long way towards a healthier tomorrow.

06/10/2025

Nearly everyone will have back pain at some point in their life, but with sciatica, you'll know something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back travels down to your buttocks and shoots down your leg is a classic sign of sciatica. The shooting pain down your leg is caused by compression on nerves exiting your spine. Even a tiny amount of pressure can cause a tremendous amount of pain, so getting rid of the inflammation and opening up space for the nerve is essential to start finding relief.

Pinching or compression on a spinal nerve can occur because of an injury to one of your spinal discs (such as disc herniation), the development of a bone spur, or ligaments that have increased in size. Either way, it's likely to cause pain and discomfort until you can decrease the inflammation, open up space for the nerve, or improve the movement of the spinal joint.

To recap, sciatica occurs when a spinal nerve gets pinched by a disc, bone spur, or ligament and can cause pain that travels down the buttocks and leg. Research has discovered that 60% of people with sciatica benefited from chiropractic adjustments to the same degree as if they underwent surgical intervention (without any of the risks!). Exercise and rehab can help strengthen the muscles supporting your spine and reduce the likelihood of a relapse

Pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs can be scary. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's best to consult with us right away. Top research publications have shown that people struggling with sciatica can get fantastic results with chiropractic care. We've helped many people recover from sciatica without the need for drugs or surgery. Schedule an evaluation today and take the first step towards relief from sciatica.

06/09/2025

Sciatica is leg pain, numbness, or tingling, that originates in your low back. And wow, can it hurt! The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It is made up of individual branches or nerve roots in your lower back that combine to form the sciatic nerve, which then travels down into your legs. Increased leg pain when sitting, weakness in your leg/foot, and sharp pain that makes it difficult to walk are some of the common symptoms people experience when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.

Did you know that sciatica often resolves without having to resort to risky medications or a dangerous surgery? Research has shown that 89% of patients suffering from sciatica responded very well to chiropractic adjustments. Medications or injections are no longer a first-line treatment due to their risks and limited effectiveness. Also, if you've thought about therapy that doesn't include spinal mobilization, here is something to consider: a recent paper found 20% more patients experienced relief with spinal adjustments than exercise alone.

To recap, the nerve roots in your low back combine to form the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from your lower back down into your buttocks, legs, and feet. Research shows over 89% of patients with sciatica respond well to chiropractic care.

Sciatica can severely impact your quality of life. But rest assured that you don't need to immediately resort to medications, injections, or surgery to correct the problem. Top research publications have shown that these risky prescriptions are hardly ever more effective than a spinal adjustment. So starting with chiropractic care is the smartest decision you can make. If you know someone struggling with sciatica, schedule an appointment with us today.

05/03/2025

04/30/2025

If you’ve ever wanted ironclad evidence that your care doesn’t just relieve pain—but rewires how the brain perceives it—this is it.

A newly published study in the Indian Spine Journal revealed that spinal manipulation restores brain chemistry in chronic low back pain patients. And this isn’t surface-level stuff. We’re talking measurable changes in the thalamus, the brain’s pain-processing center.
After just 3 sessions of spinal adjustments, chronic low back pain patients showed:

A 65% drop in pain scores
A 60% reduction in disability
Normalizing of key neurometabolites—NAA, Cho, Glx, and Mio—all of which were previously significantly lower than healthy controls

Five weeks later, their brain chemistry was indistinguishable from people without pain.

That’s not hype. That’s brain-level healing, verified by MRI spectroscopy.

04/30/2025

Did you know over 90% of people get headaches?

A headache is defined as a painful sensation in any part of the head, ranging from sharp to dull, and may occur with other symptoms. The three most common types of headaches are: tension, migraine, and medication overuse headaches.

Research has found that some of the best ways to treat headaches are exercise and spinal adjustments. So, if you've been experiencing headaches, give us a call today! 🤳

04/27/2025

Movement or Meds for Chronic Pain? The choice is yours, but here’s what you should know: Your body is designed to move. Research shows that movement-based care is often the most effective, safe, and long-lasting solution for chronic pain relief. Ready to put down the bottle and get moving? Call us today to schedule an appointment! 🙌

04/23/2025

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones weaken and become brittle as you age. Your body constantly absorbs and replaces bone tissue, but in osteoporosis, new bone creation lags behind the removal of old bone. Over time, this imbalance leads to hollow and fragile bones. Many people don't experience symptoms until they suffer a bone fracture.

Weight-bearing exercises and a nutritious diet are essential for preventing bone loss and strengthening weakened bones. Our clinic has extensive experience working with osteoporosis patients, using safe and effective low-force techniques. We're here to help you develop an exercise program tailored to maintaining strong, healthy bones. Call us today to schedule an appointment!