Boulder Chiro Blog
Each week we will post a new blog article highlighting an important health topic. Check back weekly!
Are you doing too many push exercises? Learn why a balanced push-to-pull ratio is essential for strength, injury prevention, and posture. Discover common signs of imbalance, the benefits of pulling movements, and how to create a well-rounded training plan. Read more!
Discover how Class 4 laser therapy can help relieve pain and improve nerve function in diabetic neuropathy. Learn about its benefits, effectiveness, and how it supports healing. Schedule an appointment with Boulder Sports Chiropractic today!
Struggling with neck or back pain? Discover the best over-the-counter supplements and creams for relief—and learn why addressing the root cause with Boulder Sports Chiropractic is key to lasting recovery.
Wearing the right shoes can aid injury recovery and prevent future pain. Learn how to choose the best footwear for healthy, pain-free feet at Boulder Sports Chiropractic.
Poor posture can lead to back and neck pain, headaches, and even decreased mobility over time. Fortunately, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physical therapy can help correct postural imbalances and improve your alignment. In this guide, we'll discuss how these therapies work and provide self-tests to help you assess your posture.
Learn causes and treatment of glute tendinopathy. Pain on the outside of the hip is often mistaken for irritation of the greater trochanteric bursa, but research indicates that gluteal tendinopathy is the more common cause.
Traditional treatments like pain medications, injections, and even surgery can be invasive or come with unwanted side effects. Fortunately, laser therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free solution for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and promoting healing.
Hip pain can be caused by a number of different structures or injuries. This blog helps to understand how we identify, diagnose, and treat hip pain in Boulder, Colorado.
71% of hip pain cases actually originate from the lower back. This means that treating the hip alone may not be enough to relieve your discomfort. We explore what the other causes can be and how we identify the problem.
Many patients visit our clinic with a common concern: “Are my hips off?” Often, they describe a feeling of one leg being longer than the other or notice a tilt or imbalance in their pelvis. This sensation is not uncommon and can often be traced back to sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction and muscle imbalances.
Unlike migraines or tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches originate from issues in the neck and are often linked to poor posture, neck injuries, or stress on the cervical spine. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers effective, non-invasive solutions for addressing the root causes of cervicogenic headaches and relieving pain
Shockwave therapy is a clinically proven, scientifically backed, way to effectively treat Achilles tendon pain.
Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle (the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow) become inflamed due to repetitive stress.
Questions answered like: What is cupping? How does it work? What types of injuries respond to cupping?
Scar tissue, a natural part of the body’s healing process, can often become a source of pain and discomfort when it forms excessively or improperly within the musculoskeletal system.
This guide will explain how CBD creams work, their benefits for muscle and joint pain, and why we recommend CBD Clinic for those looking to incorporate CBD into their wellness routine.
Massage therapy can be an excellent tool to help you fix your posture. Correcting muscle imbalances and releasing the excess tightness is part of the plan at Boulder Sports Clinic.
Studies show that up to 50% of cases where the primary complaint is shoulder pain, have a component related to the cervical spine (neck). Understanding the difference between shoulder pain and cervical spine issues is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. This article delves into the differences between the two, how to identify what you are experiencing, and how BSC can help.
To truly maximize the benefits of your treatment it's essential to engage in effective post-massage care. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to extend the benefits of your massage therapy session and integrate them into your daily life.
This blog explores what migraines are, how specific postures and activities might worsen them, and the treatment options available to alleviate pain, including Active Release Techniques, dry needling, cupping, Graston Technique, chiropractic adjustments, and physical therapy.
In this blog we will discuss the differences between a cupping therapy session and a massage therapy session. Each offer unique benefits and can be an important part of your self care and recovery routine.
In this blog, we’ll explore why training the outer, lateral hip and exposing yourself to jumping is essential for injury prevention, and three levels of exercise you can incorporate into your training to address deficits in these areas.
Massage therapy can play a crucial role in helping people recover from the effects of PTSD and trauma—whether it's from a car accident or other traumatic experiences. In this blog post, we'll explore how massage therapy helps relieve trauma-related symptoms, restore balance to the body and mind, and why it’s an essential part of your recovery journey.
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy tailored to the needs of athletes. Unlike traditional massage, which focuses on relaxation and general well-being, sports massage targets specific muscle groups and areas of tension that athletes may experience due to their physical activities.
Sports massage is a great way to keep running, stay healthy, and even improve your performance. Maintenance massages are a great way to identify and treat restricted areas before injuries occur. Post race or hard workout massages can help flush out metabolic waste products and promote oxygen and nutrients to the muscles enhancing the body's natural healing process.
Physical therapy is the best intervention to fix tendinitis or tendinosis. Let's explore the evidence-based benefits of physical therapy for tendon issues.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the different cupping colors, what they mean, and why they’re an important part of your healing process.