Secondary Conditions Archives - Pivotal Chiropractic

Spend Less Time Recovering from Injuries

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Spring is underway, and with warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors running, hiking, cycling, or starting a landscaping project.

These activities are great ways to spend more time with family and get some fresh air, but they also come with risk of injury.

Whether you’ve pulled a muscle or done more damage, being laid up for the summer is no fun. Make sure you take care of your body by healing properly and getting the care you need to get back to the activities you love!

Headache Pain Relief: How to Find Help

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 50% of the global population is affected by headaches and headache type disorders. Among these individuals, 30% reported migraines. Additionally, headaches that last 15 days or more per month affect 1.7-4% of the world’s adult population. Do you suffer from headaches or migraines? Does the pain keep you…… Continue Reading

How to Find Relief from Whiplash Neck Pain

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you or someone you know been in a serious car accident? The average driver will be in a car crash once every 18 years, and though the risk of death is low, the odds are high that one of these accidents will result in whiplash or other bodily injury. Even a minor fender bender…… Continue Reading

Chiropractic Care for Headaches and Anxiety

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

When most people hear the word “chiropractor,” they tend to think of getting relief for back or neck pain. However, if you suffer from chronic migraines or even mild headaches that keep coming back, you could be dealing with a secondary condition related to a chiropractic issue.… Continue Reading

How to Improve Spinal Health with Office Ergonomics

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Getting ready to return to your office after over a year of working from home? If you’re going back to your workstation, you know how nice it is to have a clean, organized space. Have you also considered how your workspace affects your posture and spinal health? If you sit at your desk for hours…… Continue Reading

Bad Posture or Something Deeper?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you ever noticed how much your shoulders slump when you’re sitting at your desk? Do you find yourself hunched over your smartphone or laptop during the day? Poor posture affects so many of us, and a lot of us have given up on trying to correct the way we sit. But what if it…… Continue Reading

Ligament Injuries and Healing

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Among the most common injuries that healthcare practitioners and chiropractors see are from damaged or sprained ligaments. Ligaments are made up of dense connective tissue that holds bones together, supporting every joint in your body. They act to stabilize your joints while at rest and during normal range of motion. Ligaments are important for both…… Continue Reading

Do You Have Numbness and Tingling in Your Hands and Feet?

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you experienced tingling in your arms and hands? What about numbness in your feet? Many people think that a numbness or tingling sensation in their extremities is part of the aging process, but this type of secondary condition can be an indicator of a deeper problem. If you’ve been ignoring unusual prickling sensations in…… Continue Reading

Chiropractic Care: A Permanent Solution?

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you been searching for an answer to your back pain? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to get pain relief from massages to exercise to medication? Many people suffering from neck or back pain understand the frustration of searching for the correct treatment. Many solutions offered by health-care providers are only temporary patches…… Continue Reading

Disconnected Digestion What Causes It

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

The normal digestive process is crucial to our survival. If something were to interfere with this normal bodily function it would create a cascading effect of health decline. If we cant extract the vital nutrients our body needs from our food then our health and ability to function properly is compromised. When we eat a…… Continue Reading

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