Pregnancy is a great thing. However, it causes varying degrees of pain and other not-very-pleasant experiences. As the baby grows, the mother’s weight increases significantly, sometimes by as much as 35 lbs. The extra weight applies pressure to the spine, spine discs, the upper spine’s curvature, and joints. Also, the person’s center of gravity shifts […]

Back pain during pregnancy is a natural occurrence in most pregnant women. And it’s common for them to think that nothing can be done to relieve back pain. But there are different ways to minimize the pain. Lifting things properly, prenatal yoga, physical activity, and chiropractic care are all different ways to tackle the problem. […]

Myofascial pain syndrome and myofascial trigger points are essential aspects of musculoskeletal medicine, along with chiropractic. Myofascial pain syndrome is a serious pain disorder whereby pressure on sensitive areas in the muscles (trigger points) results in pain in the muscles and, in some cases, other seemingly unrelated areas of the body. This is known as […]

It is estimated that 68% of scoliotic curvatures more than 30 degrees at skeletal maturity have a tendency to progress at a linear rate, in spite of the style of scoliosis curvature pattern. Scoliosis primarily affects prepubescent children in the adolescent development of the spinal cord and its proper curvature. The spine shifts out of […]

Are you experiencing heel pain while walking? If so, you might be experiencing plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the tissue that connects the heel to the toes (called the fascia) becomes inflamed. As a result of this, you can feel shooting pain and discomfort at the bottom of your feet. It is […]

Any person who plays sports as a profession or for fun has likely experienced a sports injury once or several times. Chiropractic care and therapy like the kind offered at Arise Family Chiropractic center in Cumming Georgia can offer pain relief treatment and healing from various sports injuries. If you are one of the residents […]

Shoulder pain can prevent you from doing the things you love and need to do, especially when the pain becomes chronic and persistent. From exercise to work to having fun with your friends and loved ones, you need your shoulder throughout your lifetime. Whether the pain is the result of a shoulder injury or you’re […]

It is estimated that nearly 4 in every 10 people will suffer from sciatica at a certain point in their lifetime. The term sciatica refers to the pain caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs on either side of the lower part of the spine and runs through the pelvis and […]

While lower back pain is the most common back problem people experience, upper back pain is something that an increasing number of people are experiencing these days. Everything from being on the computer all day, interacting with our mobile devices for hours, and prolonged bad posture can lead to painful upper back issues. At Arise […]

The city of Cumming is a community bustling with vibrant life that maintains its roots with history and tradition. Don’t let chronic, nagging back pain prevent you from enjoying everything that our wonderful city has to offer!   According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is a common affliction that affects over 80% […]