Sciatica is a specific kind of back pain that can be debilitating in severe instances. It’s also one of the most common complaints treated by the team at Wesley Chapel Spine and Sports Medicine. It’s caused by the sciatic nerve, the biggest nerve in the body. This...
We all know and hate that achy feeling we get. The stiffness in our shoulders or the crick in our neck. We try to take it easier, stretch, and avoid overexertion, all to no avail. If you’ve gotten to where the pain affects your daily life, a chiropractor might be what...
Back pain is a common complaint as people age. All people have spinal discs, which act as shock absorbers. As we age, these discs dry out, degenerate and wear down over time. In these cases, the discs can be pushed out from their normal positions. This causes pain....
It’s no question that children are being exposed to technology at younger and younger ages. With the ease of keeping your child’s favorite shows, movies and games on smart devices, it’s no longer uncommon to find children even as young as toddlers with iPhones and...
Most of us are not perfectly symmetrical. We may have a dimple only on the right cheek or maybe one ear that sits higher than the other. These features are harmless – they are a part of what makes us unique. However, some asymmetries within the body can in fact affect...
