Chiropractic Care
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treating the Root Cause
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become very common among adults, especially for those who spend much of their jobs or lives using technology. Extensive use of computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices has caused a great jump in the occurrence of CTS. Chiropractic care can bring relief using therapies that avoid the use of invasive surgery…
Read MoreChiropractic Care for Headache & Migraine Relief
Headaches and migraines are surprisingly common and can wreak havoc upon everyday life. Our chiropractor in Stow at Stow Family Chiropractic is here to help relieve the debilitating pain of headaches and migraines with chiropractic treatment. In order to help our patients fully, we believe in educating them about the condition they may have and…
Read MoreEar Infections: How Chiropractic Can Help
Ear infections are a common part of life, but especially for toddlers and babies under 3 years old. Infection occurs when the eustachian tubes, which are smaller in children than in adults, get blocked or swollen, or when fluid builds up in the tube. Repeat ear infections often lead to Ear Tube Surgery, which is…
Read MoreNeck Pain: The Most Common Causes
What Causes Neck Pain? The neck is made up of spinal bones, discs, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The cervical spine supports the head and allows for range of motion, but pain can occur easily because of the flexibility in the neck. Commons reasons for pain include: whiplash neck injury degenerative conditions chronic stress pinched nerves…
Read MoreEffective Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Are you feeling pain in your heel, or across the bottom of your foot? Does the pain worsen after exercise? You may be suffering from a common condition called plantar fasciitis. While this condition can be painful, it’s also treatable. At Stow Family Chiropractic, our chiropractic staff is experienced with helping our patients recover from…
Read MoreBack Pain: The Most Common Causes
What are the Different Types of Back Pain? Back pain can be intense and is a leading cause of missed work, sleep deprivation and a decrease in quality of life. With regular chiropractic treatment, back pain can be conquered and/or avoided. Stow Family Chiropractic can provide treatment to relieve the stress of pain and bring…
Read MoreThe Importance of Chiropractic during Pregnancy
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy? Not only is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant (according to the American Pregnancy Association), it’s also beneficial and can help relieve lower hip and back pain that affects approximately 50-70% of pregnant women. Chiropractors can provide safe and effective personalized care throughout your entire pregnancy and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of the Wobble Chair
At Stow Family Chiropractic we use Pettibon Wobble Chairs! As spinal discs age, they lose their internal fluid content and pressure if not rehabilitated on a regular basis. A regular regimen of 8 minutes of full range of motion exercises on the therapeutic wobble chair provides 360 degrees of rotation, 40 degrees of side to…
Read MoreHow to Stay Well Adjusted BETWEEN Visits!
Dr. Todd’s Recommendations for At-Home Maintenance We are asked the question all the time, “is there anything I can do at home?” YES, there is a lot you can do to enhance your healing and improve your function around the clock! We encounter biomechanical challenges everyday in our lives. From the shoes we wear, to…
Read MoreErgonomic Home Office Recommendations
Preventing aches, pains and injury while working from home With many of our patients now working from home, we are seeing symptoms emerge that typically result from a non-ergonomic office set-up. We’ve gathered the following recommendations to help you prevent aches, pains, and injuries while working from home (or even back at the office!). Take…
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