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Why Chronic Pain is More than Just Inflammation
If you’ve had back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, or foot pain for months—or even years—you’ve probably heard the word inflammation. And inflammation can absolutely be part of the problem. But chronic pain is often more complicated than that. Pain can be affected by the health of your joints and tissues, your nervous system, strength and movement, previous injuries, sleep, stress, and other factors. That helps explain something we see frequently: The place that hurts isn't alway
Tim St. Onge
Sep 287 min read
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe? Risks, Side Effects, & Who Should Avoid It
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe? Risks, Side Effects, & Who Should Avoid It If you’ve been dealing with pain for a long time, you may have heard about Acoustic Wave Therapy (also called shockwave therapy). A lot of people ask us: “Is shockwave therapy safe?” The short answer is: For most people, yes. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to help injured tissue heal. At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we often combine it with chirop
Tim St. Onge
May 263 min read
Do I Really Need an MRI for Lower Back Pain?
Quick Summary Many People Wonder... "Do I need an MRI for my back painn?" Truthfully, Most people with lower back pain do not need an MRI right away. Research shows that disc bulges, degeneration, and other spinal changes are common even in people who have no back pain. Medical guidelines generally recommend starting with a thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate conservative care when there are no warning signs of a serious condition. However, an MRI can
Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Your Fatigue and Weight Gain?
Quick Summary Yes, an underactive thyroid can cause fatigue and weight gain. When the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones, your metabolism can slow down, leaving you tired, cold, constipated, or struggling with changes in your weight. But thyroid disease isn't the only possible explanation. Here's what you should know: Hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, brain fog, dry skin, constipation, and modest weight gain. Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition, is the most comm
Text Neck: Is Technology Really Destroying Your Spine?
Article about technology and phone use and it's impact on the health of your neck and spine.
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