Chronic back pain is a condition that affects millions of people every year. It is often caused by degenerative diseases, debilitating injuries, lifestyle habits and other factors. And though the intensity and type of pain may vary from one person to the next, all who suffer from back pain will experience some degree of diminished quality of life due to chronic discomfort and decreased activity levels. Even worse, many who suffer from chronic back pain lack the means to take time away from work for surgery and potentially long recovery times. Instead, they try to push through the pain in an ef ..read more

As the year 2022 draws to a close, many people are making their resolutions for a better, happier, more prosperous new year. Some common resolutions include: Quitting smoking. Exercising and/or losing weight. Clearing clutter from the home or office. Keeping in touch with loved ones more often. Crossing items off a bucket list. At Coastal Chiropractic in Largo / Clearwater, Florida, we support your efforts and wish you well on achieving all your loftiest goals. However, we believe there’s a resolution that’s quite often overlooked: making the new year pain-free. Because when your pain is ..read more

Regardless of which holiday(s) you celebrate, seasonal festivities often have one thing in common: they can be exhausting. And if you’re living with chronic pain, all the extra activities and commitments can be especially overwhelming — and painful. If you’re living with a chronic pain condition, you already know how difficult it can be just to get through regular everyday tasks. Piling on holiday “stuff” like dinners, parties and an increase in visitors can really compound any pain and anxiety you may already be feeling. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing during this season, read th ..read more

If you or someone you love has been living with a chronic pain condition, you understand that daily, persistent discomfort can quite literally take over your life. This kind of pain can have a tremendous impact on everyday activities, interpersonal relations and overall emotional disposition of the sufferer. Here are just a few of the life impacts that may be experienced by those living with chronic pain: Typical daily activities are often diminished in order to avoid making the pain worse. Regular routines are disrupted as the pain sufferer struggles to adapt to new ways of performing daily ..read more

Whether you’ve sustained an injury while playing athletic sports, being involved in a car accident, or simply engaging in everyday physical activities, there are important next steps you should be taking to ensure the best possible outcomes for healing and pain relief. Even if surgical methods are necessary for the correction of certain injuries, injury rehabilitation is a critical factor in the healing process. Not only does this type of therapy serve to facilitate the restoration of motion, function and muscle strength, it also aids in physical recovery and helps to reduce the risk of furthe ..read more

You may have heard of herniated disc but aren’t sure what exactly it means. If you experience pain in your back, arms, legs or buttocks, disc herniation is one potential cause to consider. Gaining a better understanding of this condition and associated symptoms can help provide a better idea of whether or not you may be suffering from herniated disc. What is Herniated Disc? Herniated disc (or bulging disc) is a condition that impacts 3 million+ people in the U.S. every year. This condition affects the body’s spinal discs, which have a tough outer layer (annulus) and soft interior (nucleus). D ..read more

Many people suffer from back pain caused by spinal conditions or injuries, but not everyone seeks medical treatment for relief. Why would anyone choose suffering over treatment? Because many treatment options are unpalatable, expensive or simply too difficult to endure, so those in pain often choose instead to just tough it out. But they really don’t have to. Thanks to the latest innovative, state-of-the-art technologies in modern medical care, patients have more options than ever before, including many that are far easier to tolerate. One of the more remarkable treatments available today is S ..read more

When we think of chiropractic care, treatment for back pain is what usually comes to mind. And while chiropractors do offer a variety of treatment options for sciatica, herniated disc, radiculopathy, lower back pain and more, it may surprise some people to learn that chiropractic care provides effective treatment solutions for myriad other conditions as well. This makes sense, considering that adjustments in the spine can have an impact on the entire body. Proper physical function is dependent on the body’s central nervous system, and if the spine is not properly aligned, the body’s ability to ..read more

If you’ve ever considered consulting with a chiropractor but hesitated due to opinions you may have heard about chiropractic care, you’re not alone. Some people are reluctant to seek out a chiropractic specialist, in large part due to a fear of the unknown. But once the common myths have been dispelled, those suffering with chronic or acute pain have found that not only does a chiropractor provide proven, effective options for relief, but many patients say it’s actually the best decision they’ve ever made. If you want to separate fact from fiction, read these 5 common myths about chiropractic ..read more