ProactiveCare Greenville Chiropractic Spine & Injury

10/30/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1958/posture-and-neck-pain-in-the-younger-population/

After low back pain, neck pain is the most common reason for a visit to a chiropractic office. There are many risk factors for neck pain including postural faults in the neck and upper torso. Let’s look at how common poor posture is among youths and what can be done to reduce the risk for n

10/30/2025

The office is open today 8-12 & 3-6 by appt😊

10/29/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1969/whiplash-and-the-thoracic-spine/

Though whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is a term used to encompass the myriad of symptoms associated with whiplash injury, research has largely focused on the neck, and more recently, brain. However, there is another area of the body that often experiences injury during trauma involving the s

10/28/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1970/the-relationship-between-migraines-and-the-neck/

Migraine is a neurovascular brain disorder that affects about 15% of the population and is the number one cause of disability in adults under the age of 50.  Neck pain has been estimated to be twelve times more likely to occur in migraine patients than in healthy subjects.  Similarly, m

10/27/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1955/initial-provider-choice-and-future-low-back-pain-related-costs/

Low back pain (LBP) is a global health problem that will affect most adults at least once in their lifetime. For many, LBP may become a chronic issue that can significantly affect their ability to work and carry out normal activities of daily living. While we often discuss how chiropractic care s

10/26/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1978/the-noisy-knee-joint/

It’s common for the knee joint to be very noisy, especially when performing activities such as squatting, climbing steps, or repetitive knee extensions. Patients frequently present to their chiropractor and ask, “Is that noise normal and should I be concerned?” In most c

10/25/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1977/vitamin-d-status-and-lumbar-spinal-stenosis/

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient associated with numerous bodily functions, but perhaps vitamin D’s most widely known benefits are those it provides to the musculoskeletal system, namely its roles in bone mineralization and muscle function, both of which are important for reducing the ris

10/24/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1983/risk-factors-for-chronic-whiplash/

Whiplash describes a mechanism of injury that occurs following the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck that stretches its various soft tissues beyond their physiological limits leading to sprains, strains, tears, etc. The resulting cluster of symptoms is collectively known a

10/23/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1998/runner-s-knee/

Running is a popular recreational activity, and it’s an effective form of aerobic exercise for both young and old. It’s estimated that 50-60 million Americans regularly run or jog on tracks, city streets, or trails. However, running also carries a risk for injury. It’s estimated

10/23/2025

We are open 8-12 & 3-6 by appt😊

10/22/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1994/daily-living-with-a-herniated-lumbar-disk/

While disk herniations in the lumbar spine are fairly common and may resolve on their own or persist without symptoms, if a herniation places pressure on the spinal cord or nerves exiting the spine, the patient may experience radiating pain into one or both legs. While chiropractic care can help

10/21/2025

https://DrAlexKassaliasOnline.com/1980/managing-migraine-headaches/

Migraine headaches are classified as a primary headache disorder. Migraines are three times more common among women, especially in their premenopausal years. While migraines are still not fully understood (meaning they are likely underdiagnosed and undertreated), the available data show they are