Holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and connection, but they can also bring unique challenges. From endless to-do lists to physical strain from decorating, shopping, and traveling, stress can impact your mental and physical well-being. In a Sleepopolis survey, “Eight in ten Americans say that the expectations and events around the holidays cause them […]
The holiday season is full of excitement and activities — shopping, decorating, cooking, and visiting family and friends. However, these festive activities can sometimes strain your spine if you are not careful. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: On average, there are about 160 Christmas decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, […]
In the serene coastal town of Little River, SC, amidst the soothing ocean breeze and picturesque landscapes, lies a beacon of hope for those grappling with spinal discomfort and pain. Carolina Rehab and Physical Medicine Center is a sanctuary for individuals seeking relief from the burdensome weight of spinal issues. At the heart of their […]
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, many of us welcome the arrival of spring with open arms. However, for some, the onset of spring also brings along the dreaded seasonal allergies. The itchy eyes, runny nose, and constant sneezing can put a damper on the joys of the season. While over-the-counter medications […]
Are you tired of living with chronic lower back pain? Are traditional treatments providing little relief? It’s time to discover the breakthrough solution that could change your life: spinal decompression for lower back pain. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option that has been proven effective in relieving lower back pain. This innovative therapy […]
Are you often putting your family, health, and overall well-being last? Finding the perfect balance between work and personal life can seem elusive in the hustle and bustle of our modern lives. Yet, striking the proper equilibrium is crucial for maintaining a healthy overall experience. Traditional notions of work-life balance often pit professional and personal […]
The holiday season can be particularly stressful for many in a world that demands constant hustle and high-stress levels. As the festivities envelop us, Carolina Rehab & Medicine Center invites you to embark with us on a journey and experience renewal with our Holiday Wellness Guide, compassionately crafted for a rejuvenating holiday season. This guide […]
Dealing with the daily challenges of a herniated disk can feel like traveling through a maze of discomfort and limitations. However, the impact affects all aspects of life, affecting your ability to move freely and enjoy daily activities. It’s a hurdle that requires a multifaceted approach to manage pain, seek relief, and promote healing. Regrettably, […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the quest for an energy boost is a constant struggle for many. Long hours at work, demanding deadlines, and busy social lives have led people to seek quick fixes to combat fatigue. Enter energy drinks, the seemingly magical elixirs promising an instant surge of vitality. But are these beverages the answer […]
A Breakthrough in Spinal Care in Little River, SC At Carolina Rehab and Physical Medicine Center of Little River, SC, we understand patients’ frustration and despair when doctors tell them there is no solution to the daily physical pain and discomfort they’re living with. Or, when they are told the only solutions to their neck […]
Carolina Rehab & Physical Medicine Center is excited to tell you that we now have a Physical Therapist on board! Please let me introduce to you Scott Floyd. Scott has 23 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. Scott is passionate about giving his patients a higher quality of life […]
Cigarettes Rise to Fame In the 50s, the public watched movie stars such as James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, Sophia Loren, Marylyn Monroe, and many more on the big movie screens with a cigarette in hand. If you smoked, you were glamorous or cool. Continuing through the 60s the popularity of smoking grew. While […]
There are two basic approaches to health care. One we refer to as “reactive” and the other “proactive”. Reactive health care is when we react to a medical situation. For example, you go and see your doctor when you become ill. Another one could be a child falls and breaks his arm. In contrast, proactive […]
One of the most common questions we get asked at our office is whether it is best to use heat or cold to relieve an ache or injury. Both heat and cold therapies have their uses in pain relief. But, you should know when to use heat and when to use ice. Either one applied […]
Intravenous Nutritional Therapy is the process of administering nutrients into a vein directly into your bloodstream. A doctor inserts a small tube into a vein. Through this tube, you absorb fluids with vitamins and minerals directly into your body. This produces higher levels of the vitamins and minerals in your body than what you can […]
Staying fit can be quite a struggle and challenge today. Why? Firstly, we are constantly being bombarded from every angle by ads to eat junk food. Take a look at commercials, fast food signs, and “up-size me” deals. Who doesn’t sit down to watch a movie or show for the night and think about having […]
Good posture is an important part of your long term health. When you practice good posture, whether moving or still, it can be a beneficial process resulting in fewer injuries, prevention of pain and may help other health problems. Did you know that every move you make is affected by your posture? Be sure to […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects the hand and wrist, creating numbness, tingling or pain. This happens when the nerve running from your forearm to your hand is pinched or compressed. Many people experience this from their career, hormonal changes, or excess pressure on the wrist. If possible, the first thing to do is stop the activity […]
Is your life becoming a pain in the neck? Here are a few stretches to help relieve your neck pain. When your neck is strained, seized up, or sore, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Many activities we do daily can cause neck pain, from sitting for long periods of time to talking on […]
Visiting a chiropractor in your area isn’t something you are going to do for fun. Chances are you have suffered an injury from an auto accident, or you are feeling the effects of wear and tear on your body. You need a chiropractic doctor whose treatment modalities and philosophy align with your condition. As you […]
The movement – functional movement – starts at Carolina Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, located at 48th Avenue North, in Little River. Together, Dr. Matt Craig and Dr. Craig Strickland have implemented the latest in spinal and postural rehabilitation combined with the most effective Chiropractic and soft tissue techniques in the area. The focus of the […]
For various reasons, all of us will experience joint aches and pain, and most of us have heard that a chiropractor can help. It could be a physical problem you were born with, it could be that something has happened due to an injury. Or, it simply could be signs of aging. If you’ve been […]
It’s the holidays and you want to have fun with your kids, but you know that your migraine will only get in the way. As you start your holiday shopping spree, you start to feel all the familiar signs – having cloudy vision and becoming more sensitive to noise. As you pass by store after […]
Whether or not your baby should see a chiropractor is a valid question. A lot of people think that the only reason to see a chiropractor is if they have back or neck pain. Nothing could be further from the truth. Chiropractic health care is based on the premise that our bodies work as a […]
For many of us, chiropractors and what they do are a bit of a mystery. Some think it’s nothing more than a person cracking your back till it pops. There is a very specific science to it, however, and this article will help you understand what chiropractic is and how it can benefit you. The […]
When we think of going to the chiropractor, most of us are thinking neck and back, not knees or other parts of the body. But you may not realize how common knee pain is becoming. This is due in large part to the fact that so many of us have bad posture and that’s only […]
At the moment, more and more individuals are turning to chiropractic care and massage therapy to learn how to control their stress. Managing stress has become more difficult at present primarily because the reasons why people feel stressed are increasing constantly. Stress becomes even more difficult to manage when it reaches chronic levels. And if […]
Living with arthritis will not be as difficult if you consider undergoing chiropractic treatment. Arthritis is one of the most common illnesses in the country today and it is affecting thousands, if not millions, of Americans on an everyday basis. In fact, severe cases report experiencing pain and aching while simply walking. If you are […]
Chiropractic treatment is provided to help relieve muscle pain and enhance bone alignment and correction. This is why it is the common treatment method used for relieving knee pain. In this article you will learn more about this type of treatment and how it actually helps relieve knee pain. Why do you experience knee pain? […]
Shoulder pain is not uncommon, because your shoulder is one of the most mobile and used joints in your whole body? It provides a wide range of mobility and because of this, it’s fairly common for it to be strained or have other types of soreness. If you begin experiencing shoulder difficulty, don’t ignore it. […]
Aside from improving your health and treating muscle pains, chiropractors also help ensure you get a good night’s sleep every day. Many Americans experience difficulty sleeping. This is highly evident in the various sleeping pills available in many drug stores. Sleeping is a natural process; thus, should be dealt with naturally. And the first step […]
Chiropractic care and treatment may still be new for some individuals and, thus, they are adamant to try this new alternative form of treatment. Some may think it is as simple as going for a body massage or working with their therapist or gym instructor. What most don’t know and realize is that chiropractic care […]
If you are experiencing wrist pain and you don’t like taking various medicines, chiropractic treatment is what you need. What is carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS? Basically, carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a health problem characterized by pain in the hand or wrist. According to most professionals, the most common cause of carpal tunnel […]
Chiropractic and Chronic Back and Neck Pain More than ten million Americans are affected by chronic neck and back pain. It has been estimated that just back pain on its own is a problem to the tune of $100 billion annually, affecting close to 80% of the American population. Most people will experience back pain […]
Another common health condition where chiropractic treatment can help is back pain. According to recent statistics, 80% of the American population experiences back pain. This is why it is the second most common reason for doctor visits. Reports reveal that more than 50% of the adult population is affected by low back pain every year, […]
Until now, there have been many individuals who didn’t know that neck pain can be relieved through chiropractic care. This is perfect for those individuals who already take a lot of medicine but still experience stiffness and soreness in their necks. Obviously, whatever medication the individual is taking is not working. To save you money […]
Chiropractic care dates back to ancient Egypt. This modality took root in 1895 when David Palmer presented the theory that all illnesses had the root of their problems in the spine and the nervous system. According to Palmer, when the vertebrae are misaligned, the person will experience any number of ailments. Chiropractic care holds that […]
Everyone gets a headache once in a while, but there are others who suffer from headaches that won’t go away. It’s easy to run to the medicine and pop a few pills, and yes, you’ll get relief, but the underlying problem still exists, and the medicine is just masking the problem, not solving it. A […]
One health condition that could be relieved through chiropractic treatment is Achilles tendonitis, which is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This often happens as a result of excess stress on the tendon, causing it to tighten more and work excessively hard. In the long run, especially if not treated properly, the inflamed tendon can […]
Because chiropractic treatment can help relieve and remove back and joint pains, it is often considered whether or not it could be safe to relieve the same types of pains in pregnant women. Pregnant women go through different kinds of pains throughout the duration of their pregnancy. Aside from pain in their lower back, joints, […]
One of the most common reasons for people to seek chiropractic treatment is back pain. Although you may of course, visit a chiropractor for other reasons such as neck pain, knee pain, and bone alignment. What is chiropractic treatment and care? Basically, chiropractic care focuses primarily on health problems that affect the nerves, muscles, bones, […]
If you are suffering from sciatic pain, chiropractic treatment can help. Sciatic pain or sciatica is the pain that people feel along the sciatic nerve. This is the longest nerve in the body running from the pelvis through the hip and buttocks and down to each leg. It provides feeling to every part of the […]
One common and effective treatment for tendonitis is chiropractic treatment. Even so, you will need to take some precautions and preventive measures to ensure you will not experience tendonitis again. Some individuals may experience tendonitis repeatedly despite undergoing the best treatments. And sometimes, it is no longer because of the way you were treated or […]
When most of us think about chiropractors, we don’t usually think about foot care. After all, chiropractors adjust the spine, right? But the truth is that our feet are our foundation and they work hard to support our entire frame; so it only makes sense that we should take good care of them. Your chiropractor […]
There are lots of questions and myths surrounding chiropractic care during pregnancy. This article will answer those questions and dispel the myths. There is a lot you should know, and the proof may surprise you. Read on… Some Misconceptions About Your Health Care While Pregnant The first thing most people wonder about is whether chiropractic […]
Chiropractic treatment is becoming more and more popular among athletes, particularly runners. Experts say chiropractic care helps improve an athlete’s joint movement and mobilization; and when coupled with the right physical therapy, it efficiently enhances one’s strength and coordination. Aside from focusing on the movement of joints, however, sports trained chiropractors should also incorporate effective […]
Recently individuals suffering from elbow pain have been turning to chiropractic treatment, not only to relieve their pain but also to improve their health and correct this joint injury. Elbow pain and injuries are often associated with certain sports. This is most common when playing golf and tennis. On the other hand, elbow pain can […]
When seeking effective and successful chiropractic treatment, it is highly recommended that you look for a chiropractor who you can work with effectively and build a strong rapport with. Many experts believe that being comfortable with your chiropractor is one of the keys of an effective and successful treatment. Add to this the superb skills […]
According to recent studies, back pain is the most common type of problem people experience with at least 80% of the population experiencing at some point in their lives. It would not be such a big problem for many people if only it would not keep coming back and preventing them from coming to work […]
One of the most common physical pains every American feels is back pain. Experts agree this is because many people spend long hours sitting or standing in bad positions. While there is no question that you have to stand correctly when lining up at a store or sit properly when eating at a luxurious restaurant, […]
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