How Temperature and Humidity Can Contribute to Arthritis Pain

Do you have arthritis?

Do you notice more pain during certain seasons?

You might be picking up on changes in the weather. Nerves in your joints can sense humidity, precipitation, and temperature and can react with pain or stiffness. This doesn’t happen to everyone, however. If you feel more pain in cold weather, your body may be reacting to the low temperatures, low humidity, and low barometric pressure. Low temperatures can also make the fluid inside joints thicker, so they feel stiffer. If you experience more pain in warmer weather, your joints are picking up on the high barometric pressure, high temperature, and high humidity. The fluids in your joints may also become thinner and result in increased inflammation, pain, and discomfort.

Learn about barometric pressure.

Pain Relief Laser Therapy and Chiropractic in Ann Arbor

If you experience more joint pain in certain types of weather, you’re not alone. Chiropractic adjustments and pain relief laser therapy can help. Gentle Activator™ adjustments can help relieve your joint pain and any pain in the surrounding soft tissue. Laser therapy can relieve inflammation and promote healing in arthritis of the spine, hips, knees, hands and shoulders. 

The cost of pain relief laser therapy at Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser is considerably less than other laser treatment centers. Laser sessions are quick and painless, averaging about 10 minutes!

Contact Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser today for chiropractic in Ann Arbor.

Can Weather Really Affect Arthritis?

Do you experience increased arthritis pain during certain times of the year?

Do your joints slow down or become stiff too?

Some studies suggest barometric pressure might have something to do with it. Barometric pressure – the pressure of the air around us – differs from day to day in accordance with the weather. Some won’t notice this change, but others are more sensitive to the changes and will feel it in their joints. One explanation is that the cartilage inside a joint becomes worn away over time, and the now exposed nerves in the bones of the joint might pick up on changes in pressure. Changes in barometric pressure may also make your tendons and muscles expand and contract, which can cause pain.

See other potential causes for arthritis pain.

Pain Relief Laser Therapy and Chiropractic in Ann Arbor

If you experience more joint pain in certain types of weather, you’re not alone. Chiropractic adjustments and pain relief laser therapy can help. Gentle Activator™ adjustments can help relieve your joint pain and any pain in the surrounding soft tissue. Laser therapy can relieve inflammation and promote healing in arthritis of the spine, hips, knees, hands and shoulders. 

The cost of pain relief laser therapy at Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser is considerably less than other laser treatment centers. Laser sessions are quick and painless, averaging about 10 minutes!

Contact Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser today for chiropractic in Ann Arbor.

Symptoms of Whiplash

 Is your neck sore?

Could it be whiplash?

Whiplash occurs when your head and neck are jerked in one direction, then spring back in the opposite direction. This sudden movement can cause neck sprain that leads to soft tissue damage. 

You might have whiplash if you have:

• neck stiffness or pain
• tightness in your neck
• pain in head, arms, shoulders
• headaches
• blurred vision
• dizziness
• 
  tinnitus
• decreased range of motion
• brain fog

Because the spinal cord is the home of the nervous system and connects to the brain, if there’s an injury in the spine, it can affect all areas of the body. Symptoms of whiplash can linger and prolong your discomfort. The best thing you can do is receive chiropractic care before, or right as, symptoms begin.

Learn more about whiplash.

Get Back to Feeling Great with the Best Chiropractor in Ann Arbor

A chiropractic adjustment will get your spine back in alignment and promote healing. 

Nervous about having your neck adjusted? Some chiropractors will twist and crack your neck to make adjustments, which can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Dr. Thatcher uses an Activator instrument that makes gentle, precise adjustments to your vertebrae. You can rest assured that Dr. Thatcher takes your safety seriously. He was not only voted the best chiropractor in Ann Arbor, but also in Southeast Michigan!

Restore your hope and relieve your pain with an adjustment from Dr. Thatcher. Contact us today to set up an appointment.

What is Whiplash?

Have you been in a car accident?

Does your neck hurt or feel stiff?

You may have whiplash! Whiplash occurs when your head and neck are jerked in one direction, then spring back in the opposite direction. This sudden movement can cause neck sprain that leads to soft tissue damage. The movement and force don’t have to be intense to cause whiplash, and it can occur from side-to-side movement as well as front and back. 

Whiplash is more common than you may think. The most common cause is car accidents. These accidents don’t have to be at high speeds. Other causes include high impact sports, roller coasters, or falls. It might take a while for symptoms to appear, so if you were in an accident, go see a chiropractor right away to address the potential injury.

Learn more about whiplash.

Get Back to Feeling Great with the Best Chiropractor in Ann Arbor

A chiropractic adjustment will get the spine back in alignment and promote healing. 

Nervous about having your neck adjusted? Some chiropractors will twist and crack your neck to make adjustments, which can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Dr. Thatcher uses an Activator instrument that makes gentle, precise adjustments to your vertebrae. You can rest assured that Dr. Thatcher takes your safety seriously. He was not only voted the best chiropractor in Ann Arbor, but also in Southeast Michigan!

Restore your hope and relieve your pain with an adjustment from Dr. Thatcher. Contact us today to set up an appointment.

How Can a Chiropractor Help You with Headaches?

Are your headaches debilitating?

Can’t seem to find any relief?

Chiropractic adjustments could be the answer!

Unlike over-the-counter pain medication that only dulls the pain temporarily, chiropractic adjustments address the root of your headache problem. Receiving a neck adjustment in Ann Arbor can help align the vertebrae and relieve any stress or pressure.

After making adjustments, Dr. Thatcher can evaluate what is most likely causing your misalignments and offer solutions. There are multiple neck exercises, such as the scalene stretch and “Ball on the Wall” exercise that can help you strengthen your neck and upper back muscles, as well as fix your posture. Dr. Thatcher can even recommend the best pillows for your sleeping position and demonstrate how to use a neck brace. You can find all these videos on our exercises page.

Learn what could be causing your headaches!

Remedy Your Headaches with a Neck Adjustment in Ann Arbor 

Is your pain holding you back from doing what you love?

You don’t have to live in pain! In this season of resolutions, you owe it to yourself to relieve your pain and improve your quality of life.

If you are suffering with recurring headaches, a neck adjustment in Ann Arbor is the first step to getting your life back!

Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

What’s Causing Your Headaches?

Does a headache ruin your entire day?

Do you carry pain medication just in case one begins?

While headaches are common, frequent or severe headaches aren’t normal. If you have frequent headaches, they may be due to a misalignment in your spine, specifically the vertebrae in your upper back or neck.

Your spine interacts directly with your nervous system, so when your spine is out of alignment, it can put stress on your nerves, causing pain. If the misalignment is in the neck, the pain can manifest as headaches. These types of headaches are usually called tension headaches and often start at the upper back or neck and travel upwards. 

What could be causing your misalignments?

• Poor posture
• Poor sleeping position
• Hunching over a desk or your phone
• Stress
• Weak upper back and neck muscles

Learn how chiropractic adjustments can help end your headaches.

Remedy Your Headaches with a Neck Adjustment in Ann Arbor 

Is your pain holding you back from doing what you love?

You don’t have to live in pain! In this season of resolutions, you owe it to yourself to relieve your pain and improve your quality of life.

If you are suffering with recurring headaches, a neck adjustment in Ann Arbor is the first step to getting your life back!

Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

When to See a Chiropractor After an Accident

Have you slipped on ice this winter?

Has your pain subsided?

After a bad fall or car accident, go to the hospital first. If you notice your pain hasn’t gone away, new muscle spasms, tenderness and numbness/tingling after being treated, these are signs of a back injury. Doctors may miss this because they are looking for large injuries after accidents. If your spine has become misaligned from your accident, it will most likely go untreated. For small accidents, see a chiropractor as soon as possible, even if you don’t feel pain. 

Untreated misalignments, soft tissue injuries, and whiplash can affect your range of motion and leave you with long lasting pain. The longer you put off treatment, the harder the pain will be to treat. The worst-case scenario is that you could need surgery to correct your injuries.

Learn how common winter accidents are on our website.

See A Chiropractor Ann Arbor After Your Accident

The great thing about chiropractic is that it’s non-invasive. Dr. Thatcher will use his activator tool to correct misalignments in your spine. This can help reduce your pain, improve your range of motion, and also reduce inflammation, which helps your soft tissue injuries heal. Thatcher Chiropractic & Laser also uses a cold laser to help speed up the healing process for broken bones and concussions. Laser works by reducing inflammation and creating more energy in your cells that accelerates healing. Laser treatments are quick too, usually lasting about 10 minutes.

Be safe this winter! See Dr. Thatcher, your chiropractor in Ann Arbor for any accident-related injuries. Don’t wait! Schedule an appointment with us today.