Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Have you noticed that pain getting worse as you get older? Many adults experience back pain – particularly lower back pain – over the course of their lives, and it isn’t uncommon for the pain to deteriorate with age. Some people experience back...
Have you experienced an injury that drastically affected your mobility? Do you want to make sure you’re fully recovered before re-engaging in your usual physical activities? Here at Premier Chiropractic in Pearland, Texas, Dr. Barry Hughes and Dr. Matt Federowicz have years of experience providing rehabilitative care to people recovering...
You may be aware that carrying excess body weight increases your risk of many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. But did you know that being overweight also increases your risk of sciatica? At Premier Chiropractic, we focus on your overall health, not just your pain, and...
Tech neck describes the tension, soreness, and pain you feel in your neck when you look down at your phone, tablet, or other handheld devices for extended periods. Your head only weighs about 10 pounds, but the effective weight soars about 50 pounds of pressure when you bend your neck...
Headaches are one of the most common issues that adults face. About half of all adults globally experience a headache every year, and 90 percent of adults have experienced at least one in their lifetime. Most people rest or take a couple of aspirins to find relief. For some, headaches...
The medical world can be funny — creating divisive lines between “Eastern” and “Western” medicine, or “modern medicine” versus “alternative medicine.” Here at Premier Chiropractic, we embrace any method of healing that uses a holistic and integrative approach, one that doesn’t just mask symptoms, but treats the underlying cause. And...
Given the enormous role your spine plays as the foundation of your entire musculoskeletal structure, it’s little wonder that back pain affects as many people as it does — around 80% of the population in the United States. If your back pain, whether it’s acute or chronic, stems from issues...
The average human head weighs between 10 and 11 pounds and is supported by just seven small vertebrae in your neck. When your head is whipped forward and back, this weight can cause serious damage along your cervical spine and in the surrounding supportive tissues. The effects of whiplash may...
The electric shock-like sensation caused by your sciatica may make you want to limit your activities to the couch, the remote, and a season or two of your favorite show. But ignoring your sciatica, hoping it goes away on its own, isn’t likely to help you in the long run....
While the advances of modern medicine have done some great good, it’s difficult to argue with treatment methods that date back thousands of years. Acupuncture is one such treatment that works holistically with your body to restore your natural balance and energy. From quitting smoking to reducing chronic migraines, people...
You’ve been involved in a minor fender-bender, and everything seems fine. A day or two later, however, you begin to notice pain between your shoulders, you’re having trouble sleeping, and you feel dizzy. Believe it or not, there’s a good chance that you have whiplash. Whiplash happens when your head...
Choosing a detox diet on your own isn’t easy because there are so many different types to consider. Some take a fasting approach and allow nothing but specific liquids. Others recommend that you detox naturally by eating whole, high-fiber foods while eliminating refined and processed foods. Between these two extremes,...