Category: Chiropractic
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
Have Neck Pain? Limit Your Exposure and See a Chiropractor First
Neck pain can range from mild to debilitating. Pain and stiffness can make it difficult to move your head, concentrate, or sleep. While neck pain is common, there are several causes, and, in some cases, it can be a symptom... Read More
Have Back Pain? Limit Your Exposure and See a Chiropractor First
Back pain has become the single leading cause of disability in the world. In American alone, approximately 31 million people experience lower back pain at any given time, and up to 80 percent of the world’s population will experience back... Read More
Don't Trust Everyone: How to Find the Best Auto Injury Attorney
Researching and vetting auto injury attorneys is the last thing anyone wants to have to do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, roughly some 50 thousand people are inured each year in accidents in Missouri. If you are... Read More
Now Offering In-Office Digital X-Rays in Joplin
Skaggs Chiropractic is now happy to offer in-office digital x-rays in Joplin. X-rays are important for piecing together a comprehensive understanding of any skeletal misalignments, chronic conditions, or injuries. When you book an appointment at Skaggs Chiropractic, you can complete any necessary... Read More
Need Headache Treatment from Holiday Stress? Try These 5 Tips
Holidays and stress go hand in hand. 69% of people report feeling stressed during the holidays citing a lack of time while another 69% blame finances for their seasonal stress. Headaches and stress create a vicious cycle. It’s hard to figure out... Read More
