by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 27, 2013 | Our Videos

If you live in the Amarillo Texas area visit https://firstcarechiropracticamarillo.com for more information on how you can enjoy an optimally functioning spine! Feeling Amazing! Adjustments will make feel better and better too! Your body will learn to crave being in its proper alignment. Pain and symptoms are the bodies only way to let you know...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 26, 2013 | Health Articles

The fastest growing number one health problem in the world is obesity. Obesity is contributing to an increased risk of other diseases and putting a strain on national health budgets. Please find below some concerning facts and figures related to obesity: About 17% of medical costs in the US are due to obesity and its...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 21, 2013 | Health Articles

The vast majority of adults today have experienced some level of back pain during their life. Whether it was following strenuous activity or just lifting something awkwardly. Most often the pain will dissipate following a period of rest if it is purely a muscular type of pain. However, this is typically a far cry from...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 19, 2013 | Health Articles

So many choices, which one should I choose? Unfortunately we do not look for the proper support until we are in pain. Lumbar back support products are designed to help prevent neck and back pain, which can lead to pain in other parts of the body as well. Most importantly when choosing the support is...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 14, 2013 | Health Articles

Although the wind on your face is exhilarating, a burning sensation in the shoulders, numbness of the arms and hands, and tightness in the neck could be deterring some of that enjoyment. These are common sensations among both recreational and competitive cyclists. At first they may be easy to ignore, but if they come back...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 12, 2013 | Health Articles

There are many people around the world that suffer with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome each year, and the numbers are continuing to rise. Most people don't realize that Chiropractors offer one of the most successful treatments for this issue. The Reality of Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Syndrome typically starts off as pain or numbness and tingling...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 7, 2013 | Health Articles

Pain of any kind is a warning signal from your body that something is wrong. Some people prefer to silence their warning system with a pain killer and ignore the message their body is desperately trying to communicate. That would be akin to removing the battery from your smoke alarm because your are trying to...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Mar 5, 2013 | Health Articles

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, also abbreviated to TMD or TMJ, is the name for a variety of conditions that affect the jaw joint. Symptoms vary from case to case, as does the severity of the symptoms. Most people who suffer pain in the jaw muscles or joints experience only temporary or cyclical problems. Other people go...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Feb 28, 2013 | Health Articles

It is a sad reality that a fall can happen to anyone, no matter what your age, and the results of a fall can be anything from zero-injury to fatal. As you get older, however, the likelihood of a fall generally increases as your strength and co-ordination diminishes. Muscle strength and joint flexibility are less,...
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by Dr. Steven Longcor | Feb 26, 2013 | Health Articles

What is stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, which may be down to a variety of reasons, including mechanical problems brought on by age, thickened ligaments, infection, abscess, developmental or congenital abnormalities, degenerative changes, dislocated or fractured vertebra, or a spinal cord tumor. Lower back pain, limping, and numbness in the legs...
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