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When your neck hurts, everything becomes a lot more difficult. If you wake up and notice your neck hurts, you tend to spend the day trying to stretch your neck muscles out and possibly crack it yourself. Sometimes the pain was caused by the position you slept in. Other times you moved too quickly. Sometimes you don't have any clue what happened or why you woke up feeling like you were hit by a truck. All you know is that your neck hurts a lot and you to feel better. While a couple of over-the-counter pain killers may help for a little while, that's only going to be a viable solution for certain types of acute and temporary pain. Sometimes the pain is chronic, which means it keeps coming back no matter what you do. That's when you need to call DiBella Chiropractic for help.

If you have more days where your neck hurts than ones where it doesn't, you will definitely benefit from a call to the chiropractor. While we can help with more than just necks and backs, there's a reason we are best known for those two things! We know how much neck pain can influence your life on a daily basis and we will do everything within our power to help you feel better. Even if you don't think you deal with much pain on an average day, we can help you realize you shouldn't live with any pain at all. Many people who have chronic pains develop a tolerance which allows them to go about their days despite a certain level of pain. While this may very well be beneficial to some, we would prefer to see you without any pain at all as opposed to a level you can handle.

Your neck is important no matter what kind of movement you make. Things like driving or even just sitting up and watching television needs your neck to work correctly. You never realize just how much you use a body part until it hurts to do so. Everything you do, even while sleeping, uses your neck. If you have any level of pain, give DiBella a call. When you've been living in constant pain, it is always a good idea to seek professional help. After you visit, you'll wonder how you survived this long without chiropractic treatment. We know how much of a difference it can make, so let us help you feel better today!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not something anyone wants to be diagnosed with, but sadly it is becoming more and more common. Carpal Tunnel is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the arm that continues down the hand. These symptoms are caused by the median nerve, which is one of the main nerves that travels through the wrist to the hand. When it is compressed or pinched in the wrist for an extended period of time, you can end up with severe pain and discomfort. This pain often gets worse the longer it goes untreated, so early diagnosis is extremely important in treating and curing it if you don't want to put a pause on your daily life. If caught early enough, carpal tunnel can often be treated with a simple wrist brace or cutting back on certain movements and actions. However, if it is left untreated and the causative activity continues, the damage will only get worse. It may easily reach a point where surgery is needed to reduce the pain and pressure that is affecting the nerve. Carpal tunnel will not get better on its own.

There are multiple theories as to why we are seeing such a sudden increase in carpal tunnel diagnoses. The most widely accepted one states that people are spending more time on computers. Typing on a keyboard requires a certain position of the hands and wrist which has been shown to cause an increase in the pressure that is put on the wrist. This is why you often see people use cushions under their wrists on both their keyboards and mouse pads. Although this small piece of foam won't completely prevent carpal tunnel, it is definitely a good idea to keep as much pressure off your wrists as possible. Keeping your wrists elevated is a good way to reduce the strain that the medial nerve often has to deal with. While there are other factors that can cause carpal tunnel, such as family history and other health conditions, anything you can do to prevent the disorder is worth it.

If you have been experiencing any sort of numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in your hand and wrist, especially around your thumb or middle fingers, call DiBella Chiropractic right away. If you also experience any weakness or pain that travels up your arm and into your shoulder, let us know immediately. We will do everything we can to get you an appointment quickly and see if you have carpal tunnel. Call us today!

One of the most difficult types of pain to deal with is back pain. Back pain can come in multiple forms, and may have been caused by any number of things. This is especially frustrating when you can't even figure out what caused the pain or how to fix it. Regardless of whether the pain is acute or chronic, it is not something anyone wants to experience at any point in their lives. The biggest problem with back pain is that if your back hurts, you often have trouble doing even the simplest of tasks. Things like standing, walking, or even sitting in certain positions can cause pain, but there isn't much you can do to avoid these actions. Back pain doesn't often go away on its own, and there isn’t a lot that you can do to fix it. You may be able to use some ice or heat for temporary relief, but backs are notoriously difficult to correct on your own.

When your back pain was caused by something traumatic, such as a car accident, it can be even more difficult to deal. The human body can go through something severely traumatic and not develop symptoms a long period of time, sometimes even years. These types of injuries are often the most upsetting, because acute pain can easily turn into a chronic problem which can continue to plague you through your whole life. While we know that certain issues may make it more difficult for you to see a doctor, you should always try to come into an office after you suffer any sort of traumatic injury to make sure that there isn’t any lasting and/or severe damage.

Your back is one of the most important parts of your body. It is imperative for all movement that your back is healthy and in good shape. Even if you don’t feel like you have severe pain, you should definitely consistently see a chiropractor for spinal care. It is always important for you to take care of your back so that you can continue living your life the way you enjoy it.

When it comes to injuries from issues like car accidents, backs are often one of the most impacted areas. If you have any back pain, give DiBella Chiropractic a call today and see how much of a difference an appointment with us can make for you. You will be amazed at how much better we make you feel!

According to the WHO, headache disorders are among some of the most common nerve related disorders in the world. In fact, it is believed that over half of all adults have had at least one severe headache in the past year. This means that if you have recurrent headaches or migraines, you are definitely not alone. These types of disorders are not only common, they are sadly debilitating. In fact, headache disorders were ranked the top third reason for Years Lost to Disability (YLD) in 2013. To further complicate matters, headaches are rarely the only problem brought on by headache disorders.

Many people who suffer from headaches and migraines also deal with issues like anxiety and depression. This is at least partly due to the concern of when a headache will strike and derail plans. This affects family, friends, and work obligations and may actually impact your ability to lead a typically active life. If you have severe enough headaches, you may even qualify for social security disability. Having a headache disorder can most definitely interfere with what it most important to you and that often leads to frustration and other negative feelings. Regardless of the specific kind of headache disorder that you have, we understand just how isolating they can be.

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of different kinds of treatments that are available for headache disorders. Some people find that medication works for them while others try multiple types and never find one that works for them. Some people swear by acupuncture. Others still just use rest and a cold compress across their forehead to help combat the pain that can be caused by noise and light sensitivity. Dealing with the additional symptoms, such as nausea, can sometimes be easier than the original cause.

If you are interested in trying out another method of treating headaches and migraines, give DiBella Chiropractic a call. Regular chiropractic care has been shown to help relieve the frequency and severity of headache disorders over time. It may not be the most common treatment method, but with a non-invasive technique and no medication, we have one of the lowest risk systems you will ever find. When it comes to headache disorders, you won’t find anything that is quite like chiropractic care. Set up an appointment with us and see how much it helps. You have nothing to lose but the pain!