Eufaula Family Chiropractic

03/28/2025

Spinal manipulation therapy involves using the hands or another device to apply force to manipulate the joints in the spine. This form of therapy aims to improve mobility to relieve ailments such as lower back pain. Chiropractors are most known for performing spinal manipulation, however, other types of licensed healthcare practitioners can perform it as well...

Spinal manipulation is used to treat pain, reduce inflammation, and relieve pressure. Learn about the benefits and risks of this treatment option.

03/20/2025

Lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption significantly influence heart disease risk. Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

Chiropractic offers significant benefits for cardiovascular health by addressing spinal alignment, inflammation and lifestyle changes.

03/18/2025

Results from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) suggest one in two adult Americans have a musculoskeletal condition. While many factors can contribute, a review of recent studies found the risk of musculoskeletal pain in females is disproportionate and can come with greater pain severity.

This article shares research into musculoskeletal pain in females, the severity of that pain, and treatment options that can help.

03/14/2025

Chiropractors treat bodily aches, pains, and conditions by using their hands and small instruments. Although not medical doctors, they are specialized licensed practitioners with extensive training...

https://www.healthline.com/health/are-chiropractors-doctors

Chiropractors must be licensed to practice in the United States. Learn more about their training and what to expect at your appointment.

03/12/2025

Some people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may use chiropractic care to help relieve symptoms, such as spine pain. However, there’s limited scientific evidence to support the role of chiropractic care in treating AS...
https://www.healthline.com/health/ankylosing-spondylitis/ankylosing-spondylitis-and-chiropractic-care

If you're looking for alternative ways to manage AS pain, you may turn to chiropractic care. Find out if there are any benefits, the potential risks, and when to seek care.

03/06/2025

When sciatica pain is severe, it can be difficult to walk properly and without pain. Even so, walking is low impact and generally safe and effective for managing sciatica. Walking can reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and improve mobility like other exercises, including yoga, cycling, running, and swimming. However, depending on the cause of sciatica symptoms and their severity, walking may cause...

Walking with sciatica is not as straightforward as walking without sciatica. Find out how to walk in a way that's good for your condition.

02/26/2025

More than four in five Americans (82%) have experienced back or neck pain in their lives; available treatment options to find effective pain relief range from prescribed pain relievers to drug-free methods, including chiropractic care. According to a new survey from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), conducted online by The Harris Poll, most adults who experience back and neck pain opt for medications even with equally-effective drug-free methods available...


https://www.chiroeco.com/chiropractic-care-offers-effective-pain-relief-survey-finds/

02/21/2025

Visiting a chiropractor may improve neck and back pain and posture, among other benefits. It may also help people with some underlying conditions, including chronic back pain and tension headaches...

Chiropractors use hands-on manipulations to realign your joints and relieve discomfort from a wide range of causes. Learn more about the benefits.

02/18/2025

Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, opened an engaging discussion on the cervical spine at the Cervical Spine Research Society meeting in San Diego. Moderated by Dr. Tom Schuler, Chairman of the foundation’s Medical and Scientific Board, the panel featured top experts including Dr. Todd Albert, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, Dr. Rick Sasso, and Dr. James Harrop. The panel aimed to educate the public on the structure and health of the cervical spine, commonly known as the neck...

Introduction to the Cervical Spine Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, opened an engaging discussion on the cervical spine at the Cervical Spine Research Society meeting in San Diego. Moderated by Dr. Tom Schuler, Chairman of the foundation’s Medical and Scientific Board, th...

02/14/2025

Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes narrowing in the spinal canal. It is a common cause of neck and low back pain in older adults. This condition can cause substantial discomfort, disrupting daily activities and, in severe cases, leading to progressive disability. Understanding spinal stenosis and exploring the treatment options available can greatly help in managing its symptoms and improving one's quality of life...

Learn about symptoms of spinal stenosis and available treatment options. Discover how to manage the pain associated with this common condition....

02/11/2025

If you're experiencing arthritis, you shouldn't let the pain keep you from staying physically active. When arthritis makes movement painful, it's only natural to try to avoid it. Yet if you keep an arthritic joint bent rather than moving through its range of motion, you allow muscles to stiffen in that...

Stretches can help people with arthritis relieve pain and improve their range of motion....

01/22/2025

Due to road conditions around Eufaula we will be closed this afternoon (Wednesday 1/22/23), we will reopen tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 1/23/25) at 1:30 pm.

01/21/2025

Due to the inclement weather we will be closed this afternoon (Tuesday 1/21/25) and we will reopen tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday 1/22/25) at 1:30pm.

01/21/2025

Low back pain is incredibly common and notoriously difficult to treat. A new study, however, finds that a simple, cost-effective, highly accessible intervention can make a real difference: walking. A new paper, which was published in The LancetTrusted Source on June 19, found that people with low back pain who walked regularly...

Walking regularly can reduce the risk of low back pain returning, improve quality of life, and reduce the need to visit healthcare specialists, according to a recent study.

01/17/2025

Researchers analyzed more than 50,000 participants and found those meeting exercise recommendations had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher activity levels are also correlated with reduced stress-related brain activity...

This study suggests that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk because it reduces stress-related signaling in the brain.

01/15/2025

Feeling pain is part of being human. But that doesn’t mean you have to like it. Or suck it up and live with it. Whether it’s a nagging back injury that never quite healed right or that immediate make-you-want-to-cry-out-loud agony of a potential ankle break or sprain, we all know that pain is...

Pain is your body’s way of telling you it needs your attention. Talk with a healthcare provider to get to the cause. But in the meantime, there are ways to help get some relief.

01/09/2025

Taking precautions and working smartly can keep aches and soreness away. Yards cover millions of acres around our houses ― and many of us fixate on making every inch look perfect. That’s fabulous for the appearance of our lawns and gardens. It’s often not so great for how our backs feel...

Want to avoid aches and pains after working in the yard? A chiropractor has tips to help make you feel as good as your lawn and garden look after the job is done.

01/08/2025

If you have osteoarthritis, you know how much joint pain can affect your daily life. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, afflicting 33 million U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of osteoarthritis increases with age because there's a gradual breakdown of ...

To help reduce pain and slow joint damage, focus on eating more anti-inflammatory foods and limit those that may promote inflammation