Jason Williams DC Chiropractic and Rehab Blog
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How Does Dry Needling Work?
How Does Dry Needling Work? Dry needling can be very beneficial for relieving pain and muscle discomfort, but how does dry needling actually work? In this post, I’ll provide some simplified explanations of how dry needling works based on our current knowledge and...
Causes of a Pinched Nerve in The Shoulder
It can be difficult to figure the causes of a pinched nerve in the shoulder because there are many options. In this post I'll explain the most common causes of a pinched nerve feeling in the shoulder. Additionally, I will do a review of the less common causes. I’ll...
Dry Needling for IT Band Pain
Dry needling for IT band pain can help relieve muscle tightness, muscle pain, and trigger points. Chiropractors who dry needle have turned to this treatment method because it often provides quick relief for IT band syndrome. In this post I’ll discuss the treatment of...
What Causes IT Band Syndrome?
The most common question when treating IT band syndrome is "What causes IT band syndrome?" Would you be surprised if I told you that the cause of your knee pain is actually an issue with your hip? In this post I'll use my years of experience as a chiropractor in...
Tennis Elbow Vs Golfer’s Elbow
If you’re trying to figure out what’s causing your elbow pain, you may be trying to figure out the differences between tennis elbow vs. golfer’s elbow. I’ll explain the differences between the two in this post. Lateral epicondylitis is also known as tennis elbow and...
The Difference Between SI Joint Pain and Low Back Pain
It can be difficult to tell the difference between SI joint pain and low back pain. Thankfully, there are differences between SI joint pain and low back pain conditions. If you know what to look for you can figure out with some confidence if your pain is coming from...
The Two Types of SI Joint Dysfunction and What Causes Them
Understanding the two types of SI joint dysfunction and what causes them can go a long way at helping you find the right treatments to relieve it. Most people and even some doctors who treat SI joint dysfunction aren't aware that there are two types. Additionally,...
Top 5 Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome
Knowing the top 5 symptoms of piriformis syndrome is an important first step to figuring out if you have piriformis syndrome or not. It can be a difficult condition to diagnose because piriformis syndrome presents differently from person to person. Leg pain caused by...
Chiropractic Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome
Chiropractic treatment for piriformis syndrome is aimed at correcting movement and relieving irritation that is leading to piriformis pain. Many people don’t know that chiropractors do more than simply adjust their patients. In the case of piriformis syndrome, the...
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Tennis Elbow?
Can Vitamin D deficiency cause tennis elbow? New research is shedding some light on how low Vitamin D levels and and developing tennis elbow may be related. I’m going to dig into the new research and explain how tennis elbow pain may be related to your Vitamin D...
How to Release the Sciatic Nerve in Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes compression of the sciatic nerve under the piriformis muscle. In this post I'll walk you through how to release the sciatic nerve in piriformis syndrome. Sciatic nerve flossing exercises and contract-relax stretches are a...
Acupuncture For Low Back Pain – Does it Help?
If you’re suffering with low back pain and have tried all the usual treatments, it might be time to consider some alternative treatments. Acupuncture for low back pain is one of the most common alternative treatments used to relieve pain and improve movement. Low back...