Are you or someone you know suffering from shooting pain or discomfort in the lower back or legs, unable to comfortably maneuver through the daily activities of life? Then it’s likely you’re suffering from some level of sciatica.
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More than 5 million Americans find themselves in auto accidents each year. Because of how common accidents are, it’s important to know what to do should you end up in an auto accident.
Most accidents are minor fender benders, but even these slow-moving accidents can cause injury to your spine. Because of the centrality and importance of your spine, any collision, even a small one, can cause damage that you won’t want to ignore. Even if you don’t experience pain right away, you could develop pain later. If left untreated, neck and back pain can often become worse and even chronic as time goes on. To address back or neck pain immediately after an auto accident, turn to Des Moines chiropractor Dr. Paige Roth at True Roots chiropractic.
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D.D. Palmer, considered to be the father of chiropractic, first explored the basics of what he believed to be the main cause of spinal subluxations. Spinal subluxations, also called misalignments, are when vertebrae of the spine are out of place or not in proper alignment. The majority of spinal subluxation causes can fall into three categories, known as the three Ts: thoughts, traumas, and toxins. Thankfully, each of these things can be alleviated through chiropractic care.
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There’s no denying that we live in a world where technology is all around us. It has become an integrated part of our lives, and we rely on it daily. But did you realize that the constant looking down at our technology can actually lead to health concerns? While that can be concerning, chiropractic care can help.
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The primary goal of chiropractic care is to reduce interference in the central nervous system and maximize the health of individuals. The science behind chiropractic is effective for people of all ages and all levels of health, from the tiniest newborn to the most advanced in years.
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Pregnancy is a beautiful and miraculous thing, but it can be incredibly difficult on some women, particularly physically. Even if your pregnancy is relatively easy, there are still some discomforts and unexpected feelings for most women, even if you’ve had several kids prior. Each pregnancy is different and the way your body handles it will be different each time, but one thing holds true with each pregnancy for every woman: chiropractic helps. Not only can it reduce pain and discomfort typical of most pregnancies, but it can also improve the health of your baby, prepare you for a faster delivery, and help you recover from birth faster. Dr. Paige Roth of True Roots Chiropractic in Des Moines is a neurologically-based chiropractor who has seen positive results for many of her pregnant practice members.
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Every day people struggle with headaches that can range from mild annoyances to severely painful and debilitating. Frequent headaches are actually one of the most common reasons for seeking out chiropractic care, along with back and neck pain. At True Roots Chiropractic, Dr. Paige Roth understands the importance of addressing the root cause of your headaches so you can experience lasting relief from headaches.
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes pain occurs immediately after the thing that caused it, while other times it may take hours or days to register as a painful feeling? This is because only about 10% of your nervous system perceives and registers pain. While this is a nice way of our body protecting us from feeling unnecessary discomfort, it’s important to know this about ourselves so that we can be as healthy as possible.
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The nervous system is the intricate network of nerves throughout our body that carries messages, impulses, and signals to control all of the body’s functions and systems. While the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system is made up of all the remaining nerves in the body. The peripheral nervous system can then be broken down into more divisions, including the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Somatic refers to voluntary movements and processes, whereas the autonomic system refers to the involuntary actions that occur within our bodies.
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