Video games or pain killers? The two seem unrelated however, they may both be an option for pain management treatment in the near future. The conversation revolving around virtual reality and pain management questions whether VR has any analgesic effect when applied to patients undergoing painful experiences. [Read more…]
Scottsdale Chiropractor Wants You to Stretch More
Scottsdale Chiropractor Dr. Charles Clark tells all about the reasons for, benefits of, as well as the best do’s and don’ts for stretching.
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Stem Cell Therapy (Infographic)
Placental Tissue Matrix Therapy, better known as Stem Cell Therapy, is becoming a medical revolution of sorts. Able to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, this versatile therapy uses stem cells from a source and is injected into the affected area that is to be treated. These cells then regenerate tissue there by healing damaged tissue. At Arrowhead Health Centers, the stem cells are collected from the placental tissue that would otherwise be discarded after birth. Tests are done to make sure the placental tissue collected is from healthy sources. [Read more…]
Backpack Safety Tips
Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for your children to return back to school and also time to buy school supplies. Supplies which can add up and lead to a heavy backpack after all is said and done. Dr. Robert Byrne recently wrote an article in the Ahwatukee Foothills News covering important backpack safety tips. These tips can help ensure that unneeded strain is caused on your children’s back and shoulders. Strain which can hinder a growing child’s development long term. [Read more…]
Sciatic Nerve Pain ? Try These 5 Things
With as many as 4 out of 10 people experiencing sciatic nerve pain sometime in their lifetime, sciatica is a big deal. This pain can be disabling, exhausting, and aggravating. Quite simply, sciatica is the irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, and the spinal nerve roots that feed into it. The sciatic nerve runs down the spine and branches into the legs. Sciatic nerve pain is a broad category, and there are a vast number of causes ranging from bulging discs, to osteoarthritis. Fortunately, just as there are many things that can contribute to this condition, there are also many things that can work with your pain management program. We’ve compiled a list of what you can start doing to treat your pain. [Read more…]
Stem Cell Therapy Glendale Program in the News
Arrowhead Health Centers, (located in Glendale and throughout the valley) new stem cell therapy program, Total Joint Rejuvenation is making a big splash in the media. AZBigMedia.com featured the innovative pain treatment program that was recently used to treat NFL Legend, Eric Dickerson. [Read more…]
Top 5 Running Shoes for People with Minor Back Pain
Keep Minor Back Pain on the Run
A lot of the time, minor back pain can keep us from doing some of the things we love the most. Arrowhead Health Centers loves it when People Get Healthy and for some that may mean getting them back to running. We offer exceptional chiropractic care and physical rehab to get you the pain relief you deserve. Outside of the care we offer, there are many actions, such as doing pain exercises, that you can take to enhance your treatment and stay active. This may be as simple as finding the right shoes. [Read more…]
At Home Back Pain Management
Want to get a head start on your back pain management? We don’t blame you. The Arrowhead Health Center team has come up with a few at-home back pain remedies that will help stretch the muscles, soothe the aches, and complement our Recovery Game Plan for pain management in Arizona. Choose one, or choose them all, but let’s fight back together.