Back Pain is NOT Normal

The vast majority of adults have complained about an aching back at some point in their life. Most of these people just accept it as a fact of life and deal.

Maybe they pop a pain pill. Or purchase a new pillow. These are just temporary fixes to a larger problem. Even replacing your mattress or buying a new chair for their office can not fix a problem that may have been building for years. Once a subluxation has begun, there is only one way to fix it - by being adjusted.

There are as many causes of back pain as there are people experiencing back pain. One of the most severe causes of back pain is a herniated disk. The pain from a herniated disk can be debilitating.

Not all back pain is this sever though. Sometimes the greatest pain is felt in other parts of the body. This is all because the spine is not able to get messages from the brain to the affected area efficiently. Pain and inflammation are the two most common signs of this condition.

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While chiropractic care is not a treatment for anything, the benefits of adjusting to remove interference can provide symptom relief as the body is able to properly communicate with itself. This website is not intended to replace the care of a credentialed Doctor of Chiropractic. Please contact our office to schedule a consultation and learn more about how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. Chiropractor Tyler, Texas

Helping You Understand Chiropractic Care

Many people misunderstand chiropractic care. They think that all chiropractors want to do is crack your back and bust open your wallet. This simply is not true. I have never met a chiropractor who was more interested in making money than he or she was interested in helping people. Of course, we need to make a living, but we choose to do it by helping others improve their own life.

Chiropractic care should be thought of as a compliment to traditional western medicine. It does not cure disease, but it does allow the body to communicate within itself better. We literally offer a "hands on" approach to healing as opposed to a "pills down your throat" approach. After all, chiropractic is a Greek term meaning “Treatment by Hand”.


Realistically, for many people, chiropractic care is more conservative than traditional medicine. It involves no drugs or invasive behaviors and depending on your personal situation, you may begin feeling significant improvements immediately. It isn't about just having a healthy spine. It is about having a healthy body.

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While chiropractic care is not a treatment for anything, the benefits of adjusting to remove interference can provide symptom relief as the body is able to properly communicate with itself. This website is not intended to replace the care of a credentialed Doctor of Chiropractic. Please contact our office to schedule a consultation and learn more about how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. Chiropractor Tyler, Texas

New Recipe for Homemade Hummus

Hummus is a great summer time food. It doesn't require heating up a stove and it is highly portable. Hummus goes great with crackers, veggies, pitas, or most other savory snack foods.

Here is my basic recipe, adapted from many trials.

• 1 can chick peas, reserving half of the liquid
• 1/4 c. tahini (ground sesame paste)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. cumin powder (optional)

Using a small blender (like a magic bullet or food processor), blend all ingredients until smooth. It will likely be pretty thick. If its too thick, add a drop more liquid.You should refrigerate it, but it can sit out for a while at a picnic without too much worry. You can also add pinenuts, roasted red pepper, or jalapenos for a different flavor profile

Of course, it probably won't stick around long anyway! What is your favorite way to eat hummus?

(Image courtesy of TheNibble.com)