Millions of people visit the chiropractor annually, in search of relief from all kinds of ailments. In Reno, Dr. Lynelle McSweeney offers a holistic approach to chiropractic care that includes joint manipulation, low-level laser therapy, physical therapy modalities, education, massage, rehabilitation exercises, and even nutrition and supplement recommendations. While there are a number of conditions that Dr. McSweeney can address, here are four reasons to see a chiropractor in Reno sooner rather than later. Read More
With wildfires raging through much of California, unhealthy air quality is affecting residents outside the state. Here in Northern Nevada, we’ve been dealing with smokey skies for weeks, and it’s likely having a very real impact on your health. If you’re struggling with headaches from wildfire smoke, chiropractic care may help. Read More
While it’s conventional wisdom that the chiropractor can help with pain in the back or neck, that’s not telling the whole story. As a branch of medicine, chiropractic treats disorders in both the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as the effects they have on the body as a whole. That means chiropractors can treat people for a surprising range of conditions – though not everything. Here’s how chiropractors can help – and how they can’t. Read More
If you find yourself looking for reasons for your headaches – blaming the weather, a wild night out, too little sleep, or a poor diet – you’re probably dealing with them pretty regularly. The truth is, there are a lot of reasons you may be experiencing headache pain. But no matter what’s causing them, we’re betting you just want them to go away. Here are three tips for reducing headaches. Read More
You may not give it much thought when you’re struggling through the pain of a headache, but the location and symptoms of a given headache may be affected by outside factors. If you’ve ever experienced headaches that vary in severity and location – a dull ache behind the ears and along the back of your skull or a throbbing temple, for example – there may be something specific to blame. Neck pain can be a common culprit behind headaches. Read More
Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, but across the board, they’re wildly unpleasant. Think about how you manage headaches – do you do your best to ignore it? Take some OTC pain pills and wait for the pain to go away? Stop everything and hide out in a dark room? But what about visiting the chiropractor? Should you see the chiropractor for headaches? Read More
Throbbing temples, a dull ache behind the ears, a piercing pain everywhere – no matter where your headache is centered, it’s not something you want to experience again. Interestingly, a headache’s location and specific symptoms can be affected by outside factors. And that sore neck is one of them. Read More
When you’re seeking treatment for something, whether it’s a broken leg, a sore back, or chronic migraines, it’s in your best interest to be an involved patient. In order to get the best medicine, you have to be present, sharing pertinent details so your doctor has the whole picture. Think 0f it like this – the more you put in to the appointment yourself, the more you’ll get out of it. Here are simple ways to become a savvier chiropractic patient, so that every appointment is effective. Read More
Show of hands – are you reading this post on a laptop or mobile device? Do you spend at least an hour a day working on a computer? If the answer is yes, consider how often you suffer from headaches. A study performed this year points to a correlation between typical head and neck positions from technology like laptops and cell phones, and – you guessed it – headaches. Read More
That dull ache behind the ears, or the throbbing at the temples – no matter how your headache is located, it’s an unpleasant experience. Have you ever wondered what affects a headache’s location or unique symptoms? If you’re guessing that neck pain is a contributing factor, you’re right. Here’s why. Read More
