4 Tips for a Healthy Spine

Chiropractic care goes hand in hand with lifestyle changes when it comes to your spine’s long-term health. Simple things like lifting properly or standing ocassionally while working at a desk can make a big difference. We at Carolina Chiropractic Center are dedicated to educating patients about how to be mindful when it comes to spinal wellness. 

Resting and Sleeping

Neck and back strain are common during rest and sleep. Sometimes we fall asleep in strange positions or angles and wake up asking ourselves, “did I sleep a wrong way?” It’s important that your pillow supports your neck and head so that everything is neutral with your spine.

Lifting

Lifting objects improperly is the most common way to injure your spine. Always use your legs to lift, never your back! Keep your back straight and hold the object close to your body. Never twist while picking something up and always set down the object down the same way you lifted it.

Talking and Texting on the Phone

If you need to speak on the phone for an extended period of time, using a speaker or headset is recommended to keep your neck aligned with your spine. Tilting your head towards your shoulder can damage muscles and vertebrae. Similarly, when you’re texting, keep your neck and back straight with the device at chest or eye level. Never hunch!

Working at a Desk

Make sure that you’re getting up every thirty minutes to stretch out your body. Also be sure that when you’re sitting, your feet are flat on the floor with your knees at a ninety-degree angle. Your computer screen should always be at eye-level.

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located at 1627 S Irby Suite C, in Florence, SC 29505. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit carolinachirocenter.com or call 843-665-9192.

 

Spinal Stenosis

Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Care provides quality chiropractic services to clients in the Florence, SC, area. He treats a variety of conditions, including Spinal Stenosis. This is when the spaces between the spine begin to shrink. Talk to our staff today to learn more about spinal stenosis and how it’s treated.

 

This condition starts with the structures of the spinal canal moving out of their desired positions. The open areas on the spine are forced into small spaces. Thus, the uncomfortable symptoms that result. The spine doesn’t have enough space to function correctly. There are a few risk factors for developing spinal stenosis. Age is one of the biggest factors. When you grow older, the spinal vertebrae begin to narrow. Thickened ligaments also occur. This produces spurs that push into the spinal canal. Having other spinal conditions also puts you at risk. This includes osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylolisthesis.

 

The most common symptom is back pain. It can spread throughout the arms and legs, creating pain as well. This is due to the nature of the condition. The spine is pinching the nerves, due to lack of space. Neck pain is also common. There are a few less common conditions, such as weakness, pain while walking, and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. A diagnosis is made from your medical history and any relevant imaging scans.

 

Treatment depends entirely upon you. Your Florence, SC, chiropractor bases care around your specific needs. Some of the available options are decompression therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and postural corrections. Reach out to our staff to learn more.

 

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located in Florence, SC. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

Laser Lipo

Looking good is hard work! But what can you do when dieting and exercise aren’t helping? Dr. James Huggins Jr. offers Laser Lipo services to our patients. At Carolina Chiropractic Center, Laser Liposuction removes body fat without a hospital stay. It’s the newest and best in cosmetic technology. Schedule a consultation with our office in Florence, SC, today.

 

The procedure itself is very simple. Laser Lipo points lasers at your lower body, puncturing holes in your fat cells. This causes them to deflate. Your fat cells aren’t removed but instead have shrunk. They then release all the stored fatty acids and water into the body. The body naturally flushes these out of your system. The entire procedure is done using pads equipped with the laser diodes. They are placed directly onto your skin.

 

Your Florence, SC, treats any areas that store fat with Laser Lipo. This includes areas such as,

 

• Waist


• Thighs


• Abdomen


• Arms


• Chin

 

It’s important to remember that Laser Lipo isn’t a magic cure. You still need to engage in good eating and workout habits to maintain your health. Eligible patients aren’t more than 25 pounds over their healthy weight limit. The recommended treatment schedule is bi-weekly appointments for about four weeks.

 

If you or a loved one are interested in Laser Lipo, reach out to the staff at Carolina Chiropractic Center. Dr. James Huggins Jr. provides friendly and cost-effective care. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic and lifelong condition. Constant pain takes a toll on your quality of life. That’s why Dr. James Huggins Jr. of Carolina Chiropractic Center offers holistic and noninvasive treatments. But what is Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) exactly? It is a chronic pain disorder, causing widespread pain throughout the musculoskeletal system. The muscles, joints, soft tissues, and tendons are all affected. Chiropractic adjustments and manipulations greatly decrease painful symptoms. Learn more by contacting our office today.

 

FMS is hard to diagnose and treat. To this day, there is no known medical cause for its development. Theories range from genetics, infections, and even physical/emotional stress. With traditional Western medicine, professionals focus on just treating your symptoms. Pain medication is the go-to treatment. Only with chiropractic care is your entire body the focus. Your Florence, SC, chiropractor believes that treating the root of the pain cures any symptoms. These noninvasive treatments are the only way to improve your quality of life.

 

Spinal misalignments are referred to as a subluxation. Having one increases your painful FMS symptoms. This is due to the nature of subluxations, which interrupt the nervous system. Your nervous system provides communication for your entire body. It’s a necessary bodily system. Spinal manipulation relieves these blockages. Dr. Huggins Jr. uses his hands or tools to release the subluxation. He moves the injured vertebra back into place. It is a quick and nearly painless process.

 

Chiropractic treatment is a necessary investment for FMS patients. It improves your sleep, pain, and fatigue levels. Patients benefit greatly from bi-weekly treatments. Learn more about services like spinal manipulation and chiropractic massage.

 

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located in Florence, SC. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

Improving Your Posture for Back Pain

At Carolina Chiropractic Center, we advise our patients on how to practice good posture habits. When you have poor posture, chronic or acute lower back pain is common and can affect everyday activities. To mitigate this problem, Dr. James Huggins Jr. utilizes different methods such as spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercises.

If you work at a desk job, we encourage you to get up every 20-30 minutes and stretch. The way you sit in your chair is important to your posture. When you are at your computer, make sure your back is against the chair and your feet are at a 90-degree angle while the screen is even with your eyes to avoid looking too far up or down.

Regardless of the intensity of the exercise, just being physically active for 30 minutes to an hour a day will strengthen your core muscles and help with your lower back pain.

Don’t forget, when you are experiencing back pain to move around and improve your posture. If the pain in your back lingers for longer than a week or two, schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr.

If you are dealing with back pain, come see Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

The Benefits of a Healthy Diet for your Body

Our doctors at Carolina Chiropractic Center specialize in treating the body with various spinal adjustments to help heal, repair, and maintain your joints and muscles. While chiropractic care mainly focuses on adjustments and spinal manipulation, a big part of your body functioning healthy is a healthy, nutritious diet.

Your body relies on food for energy and muscle gain which all affects your body’s ability to function at a high level.

A balanced amount of essential nutrients such as fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates ensure that your body is having proper digestion and regulating itself. The more fruits and vegetables your body gets, the better it will feel. A poor diet increases your chances of developing diabetes and heart disease which limit you physically.

Proper nutrition aids your bodies in healing and running like a well-oiled machine. The balance of a proper diet combined with exercise and spinal adjustments is a good recipe to feeling healthy energized.

To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.

Degenerative disc disease

Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that happens when the discs in your back between the vertebrae breaks down and leads to pain. As you age changes in your spine can happen and leads to the loss of cushioning, fragmentation, and herniation in your back.

Not everybody experiences symptoms of degenerative disc disease, it all depends on the patient. If you are experiencing pain in your buttocks, arms, or legs, you may have degenerative disc disease. Other signs include numbness and tingling in the arms and legs may also occur.

At Cleary Family Chiropractic, treatment for Degenerative Disc Treatment may include hot or cold packs, physical therapy, stretching techniques, and surgery in more severe cases.

While Degenerative disc disease can happen naturally, there are things you can do to prevent it. Alcohol and nicotine have proven to be damaging to your bones. Living a healthy lifestyle goes a long way to preventing back and other problems. If you are experiencing any signs of Degenerative disc disease, Dr. James Huggins Jr can help you to find pain relief and get back to 100%.

If you are dealing with regular back pain, come see Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.