Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This can cause a range of symptoms, including pain, numbness, and weakness, and can have a significant impact on an individual’s daily life. There are two main types of spinal stenosis: cervical stenosis, which occurs in the neck, and lumbar stenosis, which occurs in the lower back. Both types can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, herniated discs, and arthritis. One of the hallmarks of spinal stenosis is pain. This pain can be dull or sharp, and may be localized ..read more

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. The foundation of chiropractic care is the understanding that proper alignment of the skeletal system is essential to good health. A chiropractic subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that affects the nerves, muscles, and other tissues in the surrounding area. Here’s a closer look at this condition, how it occurs, and how chiropractors can help. What is a Chiropractic Subluxation? A subluxation is a partial dislocation of a ..read more

Text neck is a modern malady that is causing growing concern among medical professionals. This condition occurs when an individual is hunched over their smartphone or other electronic devices for extended periods. The repetitive strain of the head and neck in a forward, downward position for any amount of time puts an excessive amount of pressure on the cervical spine. This can cause a range of problems such as neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, and even reduced lung capacity. The problem with text neck is that it places a significant amount of additional weight and stress on the cervical sp ..read more

C4 Orlandocityhealth April 20, 2022 Even though C4 is in the same network as the vertebrae at the top of your spine that ties in to your diaphragm, this particular vertebrae has some integral tie-ins to our everyday lives.  C4 is centrally located in the same neighborhood in the cervical/neck area of your spine.  It’s placed just above the thoracic vertebrae.  From C1 to C4 is an area of the spine comprised of the high cervical nerves.  This specific vertebrae works to control upward shoulder movements and along with C3 and C5, it helps to power your diaphragm ..read more

When holding an infant, we know to support their head since they can’t yet do this themselves. That support is one of the primary functions of the C2 vertebrae, to keep your head flexible and able to move properly.  This vertebrae and the C1 have an atlas and axis relationship which helps you move your head comfortably while supporting it at the same time. The C2 and C1 sections of your spine are more in control of your movement than any other joints in your spine; not only do they direct your breathing but the C2 can easily be described as the boss of your head and neck.  With these ..read more

Thanksgiving is over, all those dishes are finally done and the leftovers are gone…but that holiday stress has just started.  Your back hurts and you feel worn out; lots of us do.  Want to hear about a sure-fire way to relieve all that physical and emotional tension? Orlando City Health and Wellness can help you with that!  We offer top-notch chiropractic care to help you manage those tense feelings we all internalize that manifest themselves in physical pain.  We do our best to get to the root of the problem at the core so you live your best life. A far too large percenta ..read more

Objectives: To investigate whether chiropractic care influences strength, balance, and/or endurance in active-duty United States military personnel with low back pain (LBP). Design: This study employed a prospective randomized controlled trial using a pragmatic treatment approach. Participants were randomly allocated to 4 weeks of chiropractic care or to a wait-list control. Interventions: Chiropractic care consisted of spinal manipulation, education, advice, and reassurance. Settings/Location: Naval Air Technical Training Center branch clinic at the Naval Hospital Pensacola Florida ..read more

Today we are going to discuss how different parts of your body can be affected by the nerves in correlation with your spine; in other words, confirming if a spinal misalignment (vertebral subluxation) is the cause of any discomfort or symptoms that you’re experiencing. Whether it be sinus trouble or a sore throat, it’s always important to check if the underlying cause of your symptoms is due to a spinal misalignment (Subluxation). In this series we’re going to go over each specific area of the spine and how it can affect you due to misalignment. There’s typically 5 areas of concern: Cervical S ..read more

Is your spine causing your indigestion, high blood pressure, difficulty breathing or digestive issues? The mid-back (thoracic) spine consists of 12 vertebrae and if you have Spinal Subluxation (misalignment of the spine) in the thoracic region you can have symptoms that range from asthma and gastric reflux to abdominal distress or an upset stomach! If you suffer from any of the symptoms we are covering in our blog this week, we encourage you to have your spine checked by your Chiropractic Physician because your spine may be the underlying cause of your symptoms. In this series, we’re going to ..read more

Did you know up to 70 pounds of pressure can be put on an infant’s head & neck during childbirth? Pressure applied to the head and neck during childbirth can cause the spine to shift out of alignment (vertebral subluxation), putting pressure on nerves, causing dysfunction to where those nerves go! The first few months of life are a crucial time to establish a strong and healthy functioning nervous system (brain and spine). Chiropractic adjustments to the spine, alleviate pressure off the nerves, allowing your child’s nervous system to grow healthy and strong. The adjustments on a newborn c ..read more