Walk-In Chiropractic

08/20/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Obviously, the goal of all healthcare providers, including the chiropractic management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), is to AVOID surgical intervention, but this is not always possible. Last month, we looked at herbal approaches to reduce inflammation with the focused goal of preventing surg

08/20/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Low back pain (LBP) is a VERY COMMON PROBLEM! Here are some facts about LBP: 1) At ANY given time, 31 million Americans experience LBP; 2) LBP is the single leading cause of disability worldwide; 3) 50% of ALL working Americans

08/20/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

There are many different types of headaches with a multitude of symptoms including achy, throbbing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness, blinding, noise, light and/or odor sensitivity, and more. The causes of headaches can include genetics (familial traits, like migrai

08/19/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

The beneficial effects of chiropractic care on the whole body have been reported and previously discussed in prior articles. However, we have not looked at whether chiropractic care can benefit the cancer patient and if so, how?It has been estimated that by 2030, 12 million deaths will

08/19/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Last month, we started a great discussion on “what NOT to do” when you have low back pain (LBP). Let’s continue that focus this month! 5. STAY STILL: You’ve heard, “…don’t do that – you’ll get a bad back!” There is something to b

08/19/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

We often read about what to do for low back pain (LBP), but now let’s look at LBP from the perspective of “what NOT to do!” ICE vs. HEAT: If you ask your doctor, “what’s better for my back, ice or heat?” the answer is either one or

08/18/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Neck pain represents a major problem for people throughout the world with considerable negative impact on individuals, families, communities, healthcare systems, and businesses. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 70% of the general population will have neck pain at some point in life. Recov

08/18/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common cause of disability among adults in the United States (US) and a very common reason for lost days at work. The total cost of back pain in the US, including treatment and lost productivity, ranges between $100 billion to $200 billion a year! Is low bac

08/18/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Whiplash (or the rapid acceleration forwards followed by deceleration or sudden stopping of the moving head during the whiplash event) occurs at a speed that is so fast, we can’t prepare for it. In other words, by the time it takes us to voluntarily contract a muscle to guard ourselves agai

08/17/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/991/is-it-a-migraine-/

There are MANY different types of headaches, of which migraines are a common type. This discussion will concentrate on some unique characteristics that are associated with migraine headaches. This information may help you understand what type of headache you’re having. A unique feature of m

08/17/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Whiplash—or WAD (whiplash associated disorders)—is an injury caused by the rapid movement of the neck and head. This is the net result of the “classic” motor vehicle collision, though other injury models (like slips and falls) can result in similar injuries. Previously, we

08/17/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Low back pain (LBP) accounts for over 3 million emergency department visits per year in the United States alone. Worldwide, LBP affects approximately 84% of the general population, so eventually almost EVERYONE will have lower back pain that requires treatment! There is evidence dating back t

08/16/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way in many possible directions. The forwards-backwards movement is described in a classic “whiplash” injury but side-to-side, rotational, or a combination of movements often occur, especial

08/16/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Low back pain (LBP) is such a common problem that if you haven’t suffered from it yet, you probably will eventually. Here are a few facts to consider:  1) LBP affects men and women equally; 2) it is most common between ages 30-50; 3) sedentary (non-active) lifestyles contribute a lot t

08/16/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Presently, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack about every 34 seconds, on average. In an effort to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the incidence of poor cardiovascular outcomes like heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association released their Life’s Simpl

08/15/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Previously, we discussed three types of headaches: tension headaches (the most common), cluster headaches (a vascular headache—less common, short duration but REALLY painful), and sinus headaches. Migraine headach

08/15/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Headaches come in several different sizes, shapes, and colors, so to speak. In fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS (International Headache Society) 152-page manual (PDF) lists MANY different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed migraine headach

08/15/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of the wrist, enclosed by bones and ligaments, that the median nerve and several flexor tendons pass through. When the mobility of the median nerve is restricted at this point, the resulting symptoms of numbness, tingling, pain, and weakne

08/14/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/1010/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-and-the-neck-/

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem that occurs when the median nerve is pinched as it passes through the tunnel at the wrist, resulting in numbness that includes the palm side of the hand, the thumb through digit three and the thumb-side half of the ring or fourth finger. So, how does

08/14/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Whiplash treatment and management is a topic of great discussion! Many different types of tissues can be injured in a whiplash event, which can lead to a multitude of symptoms. This is why the label “Whiplash Associated Disorders” (WAD) was born! The rate of healing for each type of tissu

08/14/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

The knee is a complex hinge type of joint that consists of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligamentous structures that are vulnerable to injury during high-intensity rotational and explosive movements. As such, acute knee injuries are often associated with sporting activities. It’s estimated

08/13/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

In “Part I” we began our discussion about wellness and introduced many different types of wellness programs. Here, we will continue the investigation of how chiropractic and wellness are a winning combination!As of this writing, the Affordable Care Act has specific qualifications a

08/13/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/1147/chiropractic-and-whole-body-health-part-i/

Chiropractic has long described benefits that extend beyond pain relief and crisis management such as the concept of immune stimulation and overall well-being. But what is “wellness” and how does it fit in with the chiropractic model?Interestingly, there is no single definition for

08/13/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/2017/smoking-is-a-risk-factor-for-back-pain/

08/12/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/1151/chiropractic-and-sleep/

Chiropractic is well known for the management of pain in the back, neck, arms, and legs, but what about enhancing sleep quality? Chronic, long-term sleep-related disorders affect an estimated 1.5 million Americans each year and account for an estimated $16 billion in medical costs annually, n

08/12/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is a term used to describe the cluster of symptoms that can occur following the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck, most commonly during a motor vehicle collision (MVC). Individuals who experience such an event may experience no injury at

08/12/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Postprandial headaches are headaches that occur after eating a meal. While this type of headache is fairly common, there are myriad potential causes. For individuals who suffer from postprandial headaches, it’s recommended they keep a food diary and track food intake and when headaches occu

08/11/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/1021/headaches-how-does-chiropractic-help-/

Headaches (HA) can be tremendously disabling, forcing sufferers away from work or play into a dark, quiet room to minimize any noise and light that intensifies the pain. According to the National Headache Foundation, there are over 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic, re-occurring h

08/11/2024

https://DrBradyMooreBlog.com/1035/carpal-tunnel-syndrome--what-can-i-do-to-help---part-2-/

In part one, we cited three primary goals of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) management that include the following: 1) physical management strategies; 2) chemical management strategies; and 3) self-management strategies. All three goals include a component that doctors of chiropractic control AN

08/11/2024

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust pledge: “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use any unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Walk-In Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave. #203
San Diego, CA 92109

Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-1 & 3-6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 858-869-1949

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can arise as a result of a number of different causes and as such, treatment is guided by the specific needs of the individual and tailored to each individual case. With that said, there are specific treatment strategies that chiropractors provide that address th