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Headaches and migraines are one of the most complained-about types of pain in everyday life. In fact, headaches are the #1 cause of pain that people take pain medication like Advil and Tylenol for. There are a lot of different factors that could be causing your headaches, but taking pain medication shouldn’t be your first choice. Common Types Of Headaches There are three common types of headaches: tension headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches. Each one is different but they also share many of the same symptoms. Even though they range in severity, none of them are pleasant. Tension Headache - Of the various types of headaches, these are the most common. Tension and stress in the muscles are the biggest cause of tension headache, and you are likely to have a steady ache instead of a throbbing ache that is common with migraines. Cervicogenic Headache - Like [...]

If you’ve suffered from pain in your neck or beck, or sciatic nerve pain that is caused by damaged discs in your spine, then spinal decompression therapy may be a great choice of treatment to pursue. This kind of chiropractic care aims to carefully and painlessly stretch your spine to alleviate pain and pressure to disc. Going through this non-invasive therapy will also increase blood flow to your spine which will result in many long-term health benefits including a lot less pain. What Does Decompressing Your Spine Do? Spinal decompression therapy slowly and carefully stretches your spinal column in order to reduce pressure on your discs. If you are someone who works at a desk for many hours everyday, then you likely experience neck and back pain. A combination of gravity, your posture, and long hours sitting at a desk is known to contribute to injuries like bulging and [...]

Is Sciatica to Blame for Your Pain? If you're noticing radiating pain along the sciatic nerve that runs down from the lower back through the legs, you may have a herniated disk or bone spur that's applying pressure to the sciatic nerve. The way to discern that the pain is coming from the sciatic nerve is that the location of the pain will originate in the lower spine and radiate down the back of the leg. Sciatica also tends to affect only one side of the body. While many people rely on medication for sciatic pain, it's important to fix the root cause which is typically in regards to your alignment, weight, injury to the spine, or a combination of the three. What is Sciatica? Sciatic pain results when the sciatic nerve is compressed, irritated, or inflamed. Common culprits can be herniated discs, misaligned [...]

What is a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve (Radiculopathy) occurs when too much pressure is placed on a nerve by the surrounding tissues, typically bone, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. The pressure causes the nerve to lose ability to send signals which causes tingling, numbness, pain, and sometimes weakness. While a pinched nerve can occur in many places within the body, there are some that are more common than others that can cause: Carpal Tunnel Cubital Tunnel Sciatica If you're suffering from symptoms of tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness in your back or limbs then call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meyer at Meyer Chiropractic: Your Southlake Chiropactor. What causes a pinched nerve?Pinched nerves are usually associated with either injury, arthritis, repetitive stress, hobbies, sports, or obesity. Multiple combining factors can increase your chance of suffering from a pinched nerve.Do pinched [...]

Backpacks: a practical and convenient method that many children and adolescents use to lift and carry bulky textbooks, computers, journals, and other supplies. Backpacks were created to properly distribute the heavy load of supplies onto the most durable muscles people have—for example, the lower and middle back muscles prevent fatigue and stabilize the body. If utilized correctly, backpacks can give kids and adults the capability to lug around the heavy textbooks or technology of every day school and work without the burden of potential muscle or joint damage. At Meyer Chiropractic, we want to make sure that you're using a backpack properly when it's absolutely necessary to use one. Lightening the Load Have you ever picked up a backpack that feels like it contains 50 pounds after your child has dropped it at the entrance of your home? Or maybe you have noticed your [...]

In short, no. There are various reasons why a Chiropractor uses different techniques and methods to achieve the same goal. Chiropractic care is a natural method of health care that focuses on treating the causes of the pain, which is often tailored to each patient’s age, condition, and specific pain they might be dealing with. Chiropractic adjustments are when a small thrust is applied to the body to relieve nerve or joint tensions. There may be varying amounts of force and treatment frequency customized for each individual, which enters the notion that different conditions require different intensities. Spinal Adjustments A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are “remarkably safe” because it results from biologically sound, specific adjustment without the use of drugs or surgeries which give Chiropractors the excellent safety record. The most common way Dr. Meyer at Meyer Chiropractic analyzes how and [...]

Can babies receive chiropractic care? Is it safe for my baby to be adjusted by a chiropractor? Why would a baby need chiropractic care? These are some of the most common questions we get as chiropractors regarding babies from postpartum moms. The short answer is yes, babies can be adjusted by a chiropractor and there are many reasons why they may need a chiropractic adjustment after birth. If you, your midwife, or doctor believe that your baby could benefit from a chiropractic adjustment, or if you have questions regarding your baby postpartum, please give us a call and visit our chiropractic office in Southlake. Infant Chiropractic Care Here's the why. Every human being has a spine that needs to remain aligned in order for the organs in your body to self-regulate and run properly. The brain communicates with the body by sending signals through the [...]

As a wellness chiropractor in Southlake, Dr. Robert Meyer focuses on the overall health of his patients through more than spinal alignment. While your spine needs to be aligned for your nervous system to work properly, there can be other causes to your pain, discomfort, and continuing need for chiropractic adjustments. By working on each element of wellness such as physical condition, nutrition, emotional wellness, and social wellness we can help ensure that your health improves and you're able to enjoy the activities that matter to you and maintain a positive outlook on life and your person. What is a Wellness Chiropractor? A Wellness Chiropractor is specially trained to restore proper nerve and spinal function. Dr. Robert Meyer does this manually by using the chiropractic procedure known as spinal adjustment along with providing services to improve nutrition and exercise. Elements of Wellness At Meyer [...]

It's common knowledge that stretching before and after exercise or intense effort may reduce your potential for injury. But did you know that the importance of stretching goes beyond preventing injury and into helping your organs function properly and improve overall health? By stretching regularly, you can see major improvements in your daily life. However, it's also important that stretches be done properly and during good conditions. If your muscle are cold for example, stretching can put a lot of strain on the tendons and ligaments that aren't ready to be tugged at. This means that you should always start with a little bit of exercise or movement of your body and especially limbs before you push yourself into stretching or exercise. How to Stretch for Maximum Benefit There's really just a few things that you need to remember when it comes to exercise. We'll cover [...]

There are numerous methods that people use for pain relief. In fact, the #1 method for treating pain is through pain medication. The problem with only using pain medication is that it doesn’t fix the cause of the pain. Chiropractic care has been a revolutionary, non-invasive way to treat and fix pain for years. Technology and techniques have continued to innovate which has resulted in Soft Wave Therapy. What is Soft Wave Therapy? As seen on The Doctors, Soft Wave Therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free alternative to surgery. It is often referred to as the stem cell machine. It uses shockwaves to stimulate the body’s own cells to help to heal injuries. This machine allows Meyer Chiropractic to speed up the natural process of healing by targeting the areas that are suffering on a cellular level. This amazing technology allows patients to avoid invasive treatments [...]