Category: Chiropractic
"Does Medicare Cover the Cost of Chiropractic Care"?
Well, the answer is “yes” and “no”. Medicare is one of those subjects that can be very confusing for my office staff and my patients, so let’s discuss Medicare and make things as clear as mud. Medicare will help cover the... Read More
Low Level Laser Therapy for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Are you suffering from pain or discomfort related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Have you tried prescription medications and other treatments, but nothing seems to be working? You may be the perfect candidate for low level laser therapy. At Skaggs Chiropractic... Read More
Low Level Laser Therapy Treatment for Dry Sockets
If you’re suffering from pain associated with a dry socket, you know just how debilitating this condition can be. When it can take up to a full week for your discomfort to begin to abate, your quality of life can... Read More
The 5 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language: "Maybe It Will Go Away"
The longer you leave back pain untreated, the harder it is to treat and the longer it takes to recover. And no, your back pain won’t just go away. Even if you get a reprieve, it’ll be short lived. Unless... Read More
Chiropractic Care Can Do Far More for Shingles Than the ER
If you’ve had chicken pox, then you have the shingles virus (Varicella-zoster) lying dormant in nerve tissue surrounding your spine and brain. One in three adults will have the virus reactivate at some point in their life. While not deadly,... Read More
Is It Really a Slipped Disc? Symptoms You Should Know
Your spine is made up of bony vertebrae with gel-like discs between them. Spinal discs have a tough exterior and a gel-like interior, designed to absorb shock. Sometimes the disc’s outer shell weakens, allowing the jelly-like center (nucleus pulposus) to... Read More
Can You Really 'Pop' a Rib?
Slipping rib syndrome occurs when cartilage on the upper ribs shifts out of place. It can result in rib pain, a stabbing sensation in the in the upper back and sometimes around to the front imitating a heart attack a... Read More
Sciatica Treatment with Chiropractic
If you’ve been diagnosed with sciatica, you aren’t alone. An estimated 40% of American adults experience this painful condition at least once in their lives. Chiropractors offer effective sciatica treatments that can alleviate your discomfort. Sciatica is caused by compression of... Read More
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy a Good Remedy for Stress and Anxiety?
Life is, unfortunately, full of stress. At times, you might be able to implement stress-relieving activities to lower your emotional response. However, you may find that, despite your best efforts, you still feel anxious. Thankfully, you can find relief through hyperbaric oxygen... Read More
Should You Crack Your Own Neck or Seek Chiropractic Care in Joplin?
When you were a kid, were you ever told: “Stop cracking your knuckles! It’s bad for you.” If you were like most kids, you probably kept popping, eventually graduating to your neck and back. Do you still use this technique to get... Read More
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