Comprehensive Chiropractic

read moreChiropractic is one of the most amazing healthcare professions, but very few people understand what it's all about. We arehere to help you gain a basic understanding of how ourAllentown chiropractors and also our Macungie chiropractors can help you and your family. For more information about how the chiropractors at Comprehensive Chiropractic, PC can help you live a happy, pain-free life, contact us today. There are marshmallow like pads between your vertebrae called intervertebral discs. The discs are very tough, but can be damaged.

read moreHave you considered chiropractic care for pregnancy? The physical stress of pregnancy can lead to a great deal of discomfort, and it's common for women to complain of a lot of lower back pain while pregnant. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 50-70% of pregnant women experience lower back pain at some point during their pregnancy. The back pain generally peaks around the third trimester because this is when the baby gains the most weight. During pregnancy, a woman's body must undergo a number of different changes to accommodate the growing baby.

read moreHave you been told that you have a slipped disc or a disc injury? Slipped or injured discs can vary from slight to severe, but most will require at least some attention from a trained chiropractor. It's important that you understand your condition and what it means for you, and a licensed chiropractor can help you develop the best treatment option for you. The little pads that lie between your vertebrae are called the intervertebral discs. Each disc has a tough outer ring and a soft gel-like center, like a jelly doughnut.

read moreWhether it is located in your upper, middle, or lower back, most people will experience some form of back pain in their life. In fact, an estimated 32 million Americans are currently suffering with back pain at this moment. Back pain has become the #1 cause of disability in the United States and is quickly becoming a major concern for many people. This article will lay out what causes lower back pain, how to prevent it, and what the best form of treatment is once it has developed. If you have any questions about our Allentown or Macungie locations, or would like to learn more about chiropractic care at Comprehensive Chiropractic, PC, our experienced chiropractic team at Comprehensive Chiropractic, PC is here to help.

read moreThousands of people suffer with neck pain. Most patients never receive the care they need even though chiropractors have been helping people with this condition for more than 100 years. This article from our Chiropractic team is here to help you understand the benefits of chiropractic care. It is close to impossible to help a patient with neck pain if you are unsure of the location of the problem. At Comprehensive Chiropractic, PC, we use of a variety of diagnostic tools to zero in on the source of the pain rather than just deal with the symptoms.

read moreChiropractors are reporting that sciatica is one of the most common conditions they encounter each year. Millions of people in America will suffer with the pain of sciatica, and very few will find long-term relief. Keep reading to see how chiropractic care can help. Patients often describe the pain of sciatica as ranging from a slight discomfort to the most extreme unbearable pain imaginable. Sciatic pain can show up in different areas of the leg and foot, and many times the pain will come and go.

read moreMost people searching for nutrition services have trouble finding a program that works for them. After all, it's not easy to escape the sugar and carbohydrates present in many food products that populate the shelves of grocery stores. However, the notoriety that some macronutrients have is largely undeserved. In reality, carbohydrates are necessary for your continued health. The real challenge is deciphering the food labels and figuring out which carbs are right for you. Our Allentown and Macungie locations are here to help you!

read moreHave you experienced whiplash? Rear end collisions are the most common kind of car accidents that happen. Although they usually happen due to a combination of sudden braking, poor driving, or even unclear road signs and directions, they can vary wildly in severity. This article discusses how chiropractic care can help. Quite often, many patients that have been involved in some kind of rear-end collision don't even realize they have received injuries until weeks or even months post-impact. Their medical doctors do not always acknowledge injuries that may occur at lower speeds, despite a great deal of research today that says differently.