Soothing Sounds Created inHealth & Wellness,Healthy Thinking,Relaxation Techniques To rest your mind and take a visual journey to a peaceful place, consider listening to soothing sounds. If you have about ten minutes and a quiet room, you can take a mental vacation almost anytime with soothing sounds. Consider music such as relaxation CDs or internet…

Slipped Disc Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Herniated Discs Discs do not actually “slip”. Rather, they may herniate or bulge outward. A herniation is a displaced fragment of the center part of the disc. You may have heard the term “slipped disc” used to describe a low back injury. Discs do not actually “slip.” Rather, they may…

4 Reasons to See a Chiropractor while You’re Pregnant Many women wonder if it’s safe for them to see a chiropractor while they’re pregnant. As it turns out, chiropractic care isn’t just safe during pregnancy, it’s a good idea. Here are four reasons why visiting your Birmingham chiropractor at Birmingham Wellness Center could help you…

Shoulder Pain Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Back and Shoulder Pain Chiropractors will always seek to treat shoulder pain with the most gentle and drug-free methods possible. The ultimate goal of chiropractic care for shoulder pain is to bring the patient’s shoulder back to full function while reducing and eliminating the pain caused by the injury. Shoulder…

Shin Splints Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Body Pain Shin splints are characterized by pain in the front part of the lower leg. It occurs on the inside edge of the large bone there — the tibia. This condition is common in runners, but can also occur in other physically active people. Shin splints usually happen during…

Scoliosis Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Chronic Condition Relief Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. People with scoliosis have a sideways curve in their spine that makes an “S” or “C” shape. Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. It is called an idiopathic…

Sciatica Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Herniated Discs Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Occasionally, sciatic pain in men is caused by sitting on a wallet. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your…

Resistance Bands/Weights Created inHealth & Wellness,Wellness Essentials,Exercise In order to keep your muscles strong, you must stress them by resistance training. Dumbbell weights or resistance bands are great ways to strengthen your muscles. Resistance bands are great because they are easy to travel with. Take them on your next business trip and you won’t miss…

Relationships with Others Created inHealth & Wellness,Healthy Thinking,Get Positive Relationships are important for good emotional health. Numerous studies have shown that people who have close friends and intimate relationships are healthier, happier, and live longer. In fact, the simple act of petting a dog, holding a child, or seeing someone you love causes a decrease…