5 01, 2017

What is Piriformis Syndrome? Can Chiropractors Help?

By |2020-04-13T13:50:39-04:00January 5th, 2017|Back Pain, Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What is Piriformis Syndrome? Can Chiropractors Help?

What is Piriformis Syndrome? A small muscle located deep in the buttocks, the piriformis muscle performs the essential function of rotating the leg outwards. There are times when our patients search for information about their back pain before arriving at our office.  A common question I’m asked is “what is Piriformis Syndrome?”  Piriformis Syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle is tight and intrudes upon the sciatic nerve in the buttocks. Causing pain and tenderness and sometimes [...]

13 12, 2016

How Runners Can Benefit from Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

By |2020-04-13T13:47:22-04:00December 13th, 2016|Endurance Sports, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on How Runners Can Benefit from Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

Step. Ouch. Step. Ouch. Step. Ouch. Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, and offers many benefits. It can be done anywhere, it tones the lower body, and it burns a ton of calories. Pounding the pavement over time, however, can result in injuries to the knees, ankles, and hips. Whether you run a few miles a week to keep the extra pounds off, or hoof it in several marathons a year, there is unfortunately a good chance [...]

6 12, 2016

Ergonomic Tips For Desk Work | Greenville SC Workplace Helps

By |2020-04-13T13:45:59-04:00December 6th, 2016|Back Pain, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Ergonomic Tips For Desk Work | Greenville SC Workplace Helps

There are dangers in everyday life, from slipping in the shower to getting side swiped by the guy texting in the car next to you on Woodruff Road.  The risk doesn't end once we are safely behind our desks, because… sitting is killing us!  Workplace ergonomics often are the reason for many aches and pains. Our chiropractor Greenville, SC can help. Call 864-292-6777. Ergonomic Tips Simplified Seriously, while not really trying to commit murder, our computer, desk, office chair and keyboard are [...]

9 11, 2016

What Our Greenville SC Chiropractic Patients Need to Know About Sitting While Working

By |2020-04-13T13:28:59-04:00November 9th, 2016|Uncategorized, Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What Our Greenville SC Chiropractic Patients Need to Know About Sitting While Working

Sitting while working is a reality for many Americans.  Today's blog post touches on the physical challenges which the modern workplace inflicts upon our bodies. It's no secret that exercise is good for you. Many articles and books have been written and studies completed on the subject of physical fitness. However, lately it's been discussed as to whether that five mile run or spin class is really enough. Is our work environment undoing any positive effort we put into staying healthy? [...]

2 11, 2016

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers – 4 Ways Greenville SC Chiropractic Can Help!

By |2020-04-13T13:26:20-04:00November 2nd, 2016|Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers – 4 Ways Greenville SC Chiropractic Can Help!

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious, painful nerve injury that affects many people in the United States. CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs down a person's forearm to his or her hand, gets compressed in a region of the eight bones of the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This injury is frequently caused over time by repetitive motion such as assembly line work, and is the most expensive work-related injury. Symptoms of CTS include pain and numbness of the [...]

16 10, 2016

How Our Greenville Chiropractic Can Help Patients Who Suffer From Arthritis

By |2020-04-13T13:22:25-04:00October 16th, 2016|Back Pain, Chiropractic, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on How Our Greenville Chiropractic Can Help Patients Who Suffer From Arthritis

Arthritis care is a hot topic in media and drug ads.  It is becoming more common for people to visit chiropractors to treat a variety of different kinds of pain. Greenville SC  chiropractic treatment provides many benefits to people who suffer from a wide variety of conditions like arthritis. In today’s article, I'll explore how Greenville SC chiropractic can help patients who suffer from arthritis and give you additional arthritis care suggestions including how to alleviate the pain that’s associated with it. What a [...]

4 10, 2016

Cold and Flu Season? Tips to Boost Your Immune System

By |2020-04-13T13:19:12-04:00October 4th, 2016|Diet, FAQs, Health Tips, News and Events|Comments Off on Cold and Flu Season? Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Tips To Boost Your Immune System during Cold and Flu Season October begins cold and flu season. Every year at this time of the year, the CDC begins their drumbeat to promote the yearly flu shot to everyone 6 months old and older.  The CDC.gov website reports that the 2016-2017 flu vaccine will protect against only 3 types of flu viruses.  Only a few paragraphs later, the CDC states "Flu viruses are constantly changing so it's not unusual for new flu [...]

15 09, 2016

What Chiropractic Patients Need To Know About Low Back Pain

By |2020-04-13T13:13:28-04:00September 15th, 2016|Back Pain, Chiropractic, Health Tips, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What Chiropractic Patients Need To Know About Low Back Pain

Although chiropractic is dedicated to finding and correcting spinal joint problems (also known as spinal subluxations), most patients seek chiropractic care to alleviate pain and other health-related symptoms. One condition that our Greenville SC chiropractic patients seek relief from is persistent low back pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any give time. Even though low back pain plagues many people, finding the cause can be a challenge. However, our Greenville SC chiropractors are spinal [...]

23 08, 2016

What Greenville Chiropractic Patients Should Know About Stretching

By |2020-04-13T13:09:02-04:00August 23rd, 2016|Endurance Sports, FAQs, Health Tips, Spinal Care Tips, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What Greenville Chiropractic Patients Should Know About Stretching

When you suffer from joint or muscle pain, chances are you had lost some of your flexibility before your injury.  Before and after an injury, it is important to work on maintaining as much flexibility as possible. The more flexible you are, the less likely you will be to further injure yourself. One of the best ways to improve your flexibility is by stretching before you are active. It is very important to warm up your muscles before you stretch. If you [...]

17 08, 2016

5 Exercise Tips For Chiropractic Patients To Speed Healing And Maintain Health

By |2020-04-14T14:27:29-04:00August 17th, 2016|Endurance Sports, Health Tips, News and Events|Comments Off on 5 Exercise Tips For Chiropractic Patients To Speed Healing And Maintain Health

Chiropractic care is designed to alleviate pain and restore the body to its natural balance. For chiropractors, including our chiropractor Greenville SC, Dr. Mruz, injury prevention is key for a healthy body. Good practices combined with solid exercises creates toned muscles that protect the body and spine from harm. While each patient receives exercise instructions for their specific condition, the following exercise tips for Greenville chiropractic patients apply to everyone. Do Take Time To Warm Up Before Exercising Before starting any [...]