Many patients wonder: Should I use heat or ice after a chiropractic adjustment? The answer depends on your symptoms and the stage of healing. Whether you’re dealing with inflammation, stiffness, or soreness, applying the right therapy can make a big difference in your recovery. At Bradford House Chiropractic Clinic, we guide our patients through the best ways to support healing between visits. Here’s what the research and our clinical experience say about managing post-adjustment … [Read more...] about Heat or Ice After Chiropractic Adjustment? Here’s What You Should Know
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How a Chiropractor Can Help Relieve Headaches
Headaches affect millions of people worldwide, and they can be caused by a wide range of factors, including stress, poor posture, muscle tension, and medical conditions. While medication can provide temporary relief, it often comes with side effects and does not address the underlying causes of headaches. Chiropractic care, on the other hand, offers a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free approach to headache relief. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues that can … [Read more...] about How a Chiropractor Can Help Relieve Headaches
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children
Many people consider chiropractic care as they enter adulthood. The body may have already faced various injuries and wear and tear and many people seek out this type of care when they are already experiencing pain - some of which may have accumulated over many years. However, chiropractic care can be beneficial for children and younger adults. Not only can it help prevent injury as they get older, but it can also help diagnose spinal deformities, paving the way for early treatment. So, what … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children
What Is a Migraine
A migraine usually feels like an intense, debilitating headache, but much worse. It is a neurological condition, often accompanied by other symptoms. The frequency and intensity of migraines are different from one person to the next and are found in women more often than men. Migraines commonly run in families and can affect people of all ages. They can begin at a very young age or may not surface until adulthood. Some of the symptoms include sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, numbness, … [Read more...] about What Is a Migraine
Drinking Water and Your Health: An Inextricable Link
A sizeable percentage of the human body is comprised of water and it only makes sense that this universal element is essential for our daily existence. From aiding in numerous cellular processes to enabling our brains to send messages to our limbs, water is absolutely critical. However, there are several benefits which you might find a bit surprising. What other roles does water play and why is it important to obtain the proper amount in order to stave off a host of health problems? Let us take … [Read more...] about Drinking Water and Your Health: An Inextricable Link
Cold Weather and Joint Pain
During the cold winter months the weather can have many effects on your wellbeing, both mentally and physically. For many people one of these physical effects manifests itself as painful, aching joints. Chiropractic care can often provide help to reduce and prevent aching joints, and helping to alleviate joint pain throughout the cold season. Why does cold weather affect your joints? To date cold weather joint pain is an area that has not received much scientific research. However there seem … [Read more...] about Cold Weather and Joint Pain
