Coconut Oil Is So Good for You Coconut oil used to be considered terrible for your health because it is a saturated fat. It still is a saturated fat, but new research shows that it is a "functional food" that provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconuts are [...]
Herniated Disc | Damaged Disc Herniated Disc | Damaged Disc. Spinal discs are tough, rubbery cushions between spinal bones. Spinal discs have a soft center (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a tough outer ring (annulus fibrosus). A herniated disc is often called a ruptured disc or a slipped disc, because it [...]
What Is a Cold or Flu, Exactly? Boost your immune system naturally. The cold & flu season is here. Is your immune system working at 100%? Your body has the amazing power to take care of you and keep you from getting sick. The key is giving it the proper [...]
Many Migraine Patients Suffer for Years Migraine relief is possible. It is not uncommon for a patient to say during an initial consultation that they have been everywhere trying to get help for their migraines. They have taken every medication on the market with partial or no relief. Many times, [...]
Happy 2019! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Thank you for making our 2019 incredible! We love our patients, and are honored to take care of you, your family and friends. We Love Helping You Few things beat hearing how chiropractic has helped you to get healthy and stay healthy. We have [...]
Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc Bulging discs cause back pain. It can be confusing to know the difference between a bulging disc, herniated disc, slipped disc, collapsed disc, ruptured dics, sequestered disc, etc. The good news is that despite the terminology confusion, they have many things in common. If you’ve [...]
Chronic Lower Back Pain Chronic lower back pain is very common. Our low back is responsible for supporting the weight of our upper body. It also provides mobility for everyday movements such as bending and twisting. Low back muscles are responsible for flexing and rotating the hips while we walk, [...]
Food Drive 5.0 at Intouch Chiropractic Get ready for Food Drive 5.0! We are kicking off our Holiday Food Drive next week! Thanksgiving will be here in no time. We always make it a point to host Thanksgiving at our house for our family. We always look forward to having [...]
Our Pumpkin Contest Continues To Be Super Popular Pumpkin Contest 4.0. We are starting our pumpkin contest this week. It's one of the most popular events of the year! Come into the office and take your best guess at how much our giant pumpkin weighs. Every year's contest is super [...]
Degenerative Disc Disease Diagnosis Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is diagnosed via a combination of a health history, physical examination and radiographic imaging. If needed, MRI can be utilized to diagnose and distinguish between a bulging disc, herniated disc, or sequestered disc. It is important to make [...]
Natural Approach to Preventing Back Pain Natural approach to preventing back pain. Eight out of 10 people will experience back pain in their lifetime. Back pain can feel sharp, piercing, burning or as a dull ache. Lower back pain may travel into the legs and feet with symptoms of numbness, [...]
What is Facet Syndrome? Facet Syndrome is friction between spinal bones resulting in tenderness, swelling, stiffness and pain. Persistent, chronic pain in your spine is often linked to facet syndrome. In patients over 50 years of age, facet syndrome is usually caused by normal wear and tear. In younger patients, [...]