Suffering from back pain can leave you feeling sore, stiff and frustrated no matter how many methods of treatment you have pursued. When the spinal cord compresses, the vertebrae that are part of the spinal column may pinch nerves in the spinal column, or squeeze the flexible discs that provide a cushion space between vertebrae. Excessive standing, lifting and repetitive motions like pounding or colliding will all cause the spinal cord to compress. So what is the culprit with compression and what can you do to fight against it? Top Common Cause: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form [...]

No matter if your sport is football, basketball, golf or ballet, a chiropractor will be able to provide treatment for just about any injury you may endure. While chiropractors don’t perform surgery, they may be able to offer treatment to help prevent the need for surgery altogether. Athletes especially are drawn toward chiropractic care for this very reason. When you’re experiencing pain, stiffness or a decreased range of motion, your body isn’t able to perform to its highest capacity. Chiropractic treatment can target areas of your body that are vulnerable to injury specific to your sport and get you on [...]

Spinal decompression therapy is a practice that has become quite popular in recent years. Patients who seek spinal decompression are typically dealing with stiffness and pain in their back or neck, or sciatica pain and may have even been recommended to have surgery. Spinal decompression therapy works to treat pain by targeting spinal discs that act as cushioning between spinal vertebrae and allowing these discs to settle into their intended position. Spinal decompression is effective because it reduces and removes pressure on your spine and allows nutrients that keep your spine functioning well into your spinal column. It is a non-invasive, [...]

If you have been dealing with painful, unwanted back pain, you have probably considered many options for how to deal with the pain in the most effective way possible. While there are several options available, one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions is spinal decompression therapy.  Spinal decompression therapy creates space between the discs in your spine and can help heal an array of painful conditions such as herniated, degenerative or bulging discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, or spinal stenosis.Avoid Spinal Surgery Spinal surgery is one of the most invasive and painful surgeries to recover from. If you [...]

While there could be a thousand reasons not to visit a chiropractor, the reason why you should is the one you should listen to: it will benefit your well-being and enable you to live life more purposefully. Scheduling the first visit may be weighing on you or perhaps you haven’t even made up your mind that you should see a chiropractor, but these reasons are a great list to run through to determine if regular chiropractic checkups can be a benefit to you.  Pain, Pain, Go Away The most obvious and common reason you might decide to see a [...]

Back and spinal injuries are one of the most common and burdensome injuries in the U.S. and is one of the highest causes of work-related disability. Issues can arise for a number of reasons, most commonly due to injury and overuse.  Not even the healthiest of us is immune from spinal injury so having an awareness and understanding of treatment options is critical to improve a poor condition. Thanks to research in recent years, stem cell treatment is different than any other treatment you may be familiar with, perhaps even more effective, and is without the risk that accompanies [...]

Lasting back and neck pain is not a new concept for the majority of the world populus. Neither are headaches, and even a tingling feeling in your legs and other extremities. But what isn't always as clear is the options you have to relieve the discomfort. One is to have invasive and costly surgeries that may or may not alleviate your symptoms. Another is an in office visit with a spinal specialist that uses spinal decompression therapy to gently and carefully stretch the spine to allow healing to begin.  How Spinal Decompression Works Life is [...]

Keller Disc and Spine is proud to announce our new website, as we're looking to make it easier to reach us, confirm information, and most importantly add valuable information on the great new breakthroughs with stem cell therapy and experienced chiropractic care. The Amazing World of Stem Cell Therapy: Stem Cells are the majority of what we do at Keller Disc and Spine. Stem cells and regenerative therapy are still widely misunderstood. That's why our goal here at Keller Disc and Spine is to educate on the process and especially where stem cells come from. You can learn more [...]