You know it’s coming from the stiffness in your shoulders or the tightness in your scalp—a tension headache! Medically, they are not dangerous, but tension headaches affect your ability to concentrate, making it difficult to accomplish daily tasks well or even drive safely—not to mention the pain you experience when one strikes! Did you [...]
If you ever feel shooting pain, numbness, or tingling down your leg, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing sciatica nerve pain. This painful condition affects up to 40% of the population at some point. Sciatica can result from injury, overuse, wear and tear, and often, inactivity! Let’s learn about sciatica and the best ways [...]
Lower back pain affects millions of Americans every year and is in the spotlight as the leading cause of disability incidents in the workplace. Fractured bones, damaged disks, sprains, and even unknown causes of back pain can affect how you work, get around, sleep, and exercise! Many instances of mild lower back pain improve [...]
Whether you’re hitting the road or taking to the air this Thanksgiving, there’s a chance it could hurt. Confined to your seat for hours at a time, carrying and loading heavy luggage, and the stress that surrounds travel all impact your body. But did you know that it is possible to enjoy a pain-free [...]
When you’ve had pain in your shoulder on and off for quite some time, you may wonder if it could be arthritis. This is especially the case since shoulder arthritis is chronic and can progressively worsen over time, making it a concerning condition to develop. Fortunately, at the Integrated Health and Injury [...]
As more people work from home, more people are getting creative with their workspaces. And rumors have spread that exercise balls help improve your core muscles, even when you’re sitting still on them. Therefore, many people believe it’s an ingenious way to exercise while sitting. Not to mention, it’s said to reduce your lower back. [...]
Whether you’re searching for a chiropractor in Decatur or physical therapy in Atlanta, Integrated Health is one of your top search results. You may be apprehensive to schedule an appointment, though, because one of the biggest myths of chiropractic care is that you’ll be forever obligated to see a chiropractor once you visit one [...]
Too often, the words sprain and strain are used interchangeably. For instance, with slips and falls, a person may say they strained or sprained their ankle. However, they shouldn’t be using these words this way. These impact different portions of the musculoskeletal system. And at Integrated Health & Injury Center, serving [...]
Broken bones are a common problem affecting approximately 6.8 million US residents each year. As the most common orthopedic issue, on average, all people in the US will sustain two broken bones throughout their lives. When you have a fracture, you often have pain and a limited range of motion. Thus, you may wonder [...]
No matter what your job is, there are likely functional aspects of it that are causing you some problems. Whether your job involves a lot of manual labor, or sitting in front of a computer, there are strategies you can employ that will help your body stay at its best. In this, we’re going [...]
