Reduce Your Chance of Sciatica Sciatica is a pain that goes down the back of the leg along the path of the underlying sciatic nerve, a long nerve that begins in your lower back and extends down to each leg. It usually only affects one leg or the other but can involve both. It can…
What problems can a weak Achilles cause?
The Achilles, the largest, strongest tendon in the human body, was named after the fierce Greek warrior-god, who was known for his strength. This tendon causes a downward flexion of the foot by connecting to the muscles of the calf. The tendon is a principle driver in walking, running and jumping due to its sheer…
Don’t let a cramp in the leg Cramp your stlye!
These perfect summer days are meant to be lived to the fullest. But have you ever experienced a sudden cramp or “charlie horse” while you are out enjoying your day? These spasms can range from mild to severe, and as a Fort Collins Sports Chiropractor I can teach you the things to do to help…
Flat Feet and Your Aching Back
It is a common misconception that the feet can’t possibly have anything to do with chronic low back pain, and most think it is ridiculous to suggest it. Well, think again, we find this correlation time and time again being a structural cause to mechanical low back pain. You really need to have your feet…
Leg Pain Therapy Fort Collins
Leg pain can result from a many different lower leg conditions; this can be very serious, or harmless. You can narrow down the the list of leg disorders you may be suffering from if you’ve had a history of trauma, overuse, of disuse of the legs. Thrombosis, which usually occurs in older patients, and can…
Snow Shoveling Tips
Since we just got out first big snow of the year, I thought this would be a great time to write this post. Shoveling snow can reek havoc and be quite taxing on your body if your body is not ready for the activity. It can lead to back injuries and even heart attacks. With…
Fort Collins Spinal Decompression
Fort Collins Spinal Decompression Back pain sufferers from all over Larimer County can now rejoice as Rocky Mountain Chiro Care has a spinal decompression machine and protocol to help save and improve degenerated discs. We are all constantly under pressure from gravitational forces which squash the delicately soft discs which interject and connect our spines….
Free Friends and Family Friday
Free Friends and Family Friday! The First Friday of each month I will waive ALL new patient fees for the first five callers who mention Free Friends and Family Friday! 970.491.9191 So why in the world would I be doing such a crazy thing? Well with the cost of advertising these days I can either…
You could Stop Your Back and Leg Pain with this Simple Step
Help Stop Your Back Pain by Moving your Wallet! This can help to alleviate back pain and many other problems for those who sit at a desk for many hours a day. When you are sitting at your desk your wallet, or anything else, should not be in your back pocket. Sitting on you…