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Chiropractic Treatment for Car Accidents in Towson No one anticipates getting into a car accident, but almost everyone that has the misfortune to get into one will have some negative physical effect as a result. Whether it is just a minor fender bender or serious, multi-car crash, your body will absorb the force. Chiropractic treatment…

Towson Chiropractor Talks About Improving Your Health Every year, hundreds if not thousands of people suffer some type of lower back injury. This often requires a visit to their Towson chiropractor as a result of gardening or doing some other type of yard work. This happens a lot in the spring when people are anxious…

3 Common Conditions Towson Chiropractors Help Chiropractic is a treatment method that has moved from more of an alternative treatment to widespread mainstream acceptance over the past few decades. There will always be pockets of naysayers that question its validity, but the millions of satisfied patients around the world speak volumes about the effectiveness of…

Top Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy(Get Instant Relief) If you’ve ever experienced back pain you know how debilitating it can be. Millions of Americans who have chronic back pain are clamoring for a solution and many of the solutions available involve prescription drugs or surgery. One of the big benefits of spinal decompression therapy is…

Back Problems from Sitting Too Much? (Fixes for Desk Workers) If you have a job where you sit at a desk for 8 hours per day you may think that you couldn’t possibly be doing your body any harm because, after all, you’re just sitting. Even though they don’t seem strenuous, desk jobs where you’re…

#1 Chiropractic Treatment for Migraines(Best Results) If you’re one of the 39 million people in America who experience migraines, you know just how painful and disruptive they can be. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, more than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their migraine. The good news for migraine…

Car Accident Tips from a Towson Chiropractor Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life that many of us have to experience, and while the vast majority are not serious, they can still cause lasting effects. Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain can linger and transform into chronic conditions that last for years. Follow…

Best Stretches To Get Rid Of A Hunchback aka Dowagers Hump (Exercises, Posture Fixes & More) You may have noticed that many older people have a stooped appearance where their head juts forward creating a hunchback effect. This abnormal bending of the spine is called Dowager’s Hump but the actual medical term for it is…

Can a Chiropractor Drain Sinuses?(Adjustment Benefits) When you think of seeing a Parkville chiropractor you probably think about getting treatment for your spine or your joints. Many people don’t realize that chiropractors can help with congestion and pain in your sinuses. If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, cold, or seasonal allergies that left you…

The Sitting Epidemic in Towson Are you suffering from lower back pain in Towson? Lower back pain is a common complaint for those that sit for long periods of time. A majority of employees work from a desk and are unable to move around throughout the day. Chiropractors at our chiropractic clinic in Towson have…

What is Class 4 Laser Therapy?(Class IV Laser Benefits & Effects) Here at Kalkstein Chiropractic, we are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide by utilizing modern technologies like class 4 laser therapy. While using a class 4 laser for therapy is not new (it was cleared by the FDA in 2003),…

Chiropractic Treatment for TMJ (Can a Chiropractor Help with Pain?) If you’re wondering, “does seeing a chiropractor help with TMJ?” then we have some good news for you. Not only does chiropractic treatment for TMJ help ease the pain when you visit a chiropractor but you can also do some soft tissue work at home…

Are You Looking for a Top Towson Chiropractor? The decision to seek out a reputable Towson chiropractor to help with your sore back, sore neck, poor range of motion or other health condition is a great way to get your body back into balance. Whether you’ve suffered an injury playing sports, been in an auto…

101 How to Fix Bad Posture (Know the Back Pain Symptoms & Side Effects) If you’re like many of us, your mom has told you at some point to stand up straight. You may have just rolled your eyes and hunched over again but she was right, posture matters! But what exactly is posture and…

Is It Safe to See A Chiropractor While Pregnant? (Answered) If you’re pregnant, especially if you’re heavily pregnant, you may be wondering: Is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant?” The good news is that not only is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant, it is also beneficial and can help relieve…

Exercise Smarter in Towson Who in Towson doesn’t take pride in working hard and reaching their goals?  Regardless of the situation, it is human nature to enjoy the accolades that come with seeing results. In this day and age however, it is almost as though just reaching goals is not enough.  We have to reach…

Piriformis 101 | Piriformis Trigger Points & Self Piriformis Release Your piriformis muscle and your psoas muscle work hand in hand to keep your back, hips, and legs properly aligned. When you have tightness in your piriformis muscle or in your psoas muscle, there are several knock-on effects that result in many patients having lower…

What to Expect Your First Time at the Chiropractor (First Chiropractic Appointment) If you’ve never visited a chiropractor before, you might be wondering what to expect during your first time at the chiropractor. How will you feel afterwards? What exactly goes on during the chiropractic appointment? And the big question for a lot of people:…

Back Pain Tips from a Towson Chiropractor If there is one body part that most people seem to have problems with at some point in life, it must be the back. Back pain is such a common part of modern life that many people just accept it as normal and try to get by as…

Psoas Muscle Stretches for Back Pain Relief(Best Release Techniques) Many of our chiropractic patients come to us complaining of lower back and hip pain that impacts every part of their life. Some people experience this pain as a dull ache while others feel a sharp pain. Either way, it’s not an enjoyable experience and oftentimes…

Happy National Chiropractic Health Month! Did you know that October is National Chiropractic Health Month? Neither did we! All the more reason to spread awareness. Most people have heard of a chiropractor but many don’t realize what we do, who we work with, what the benefits of seeing a chiropractor are, and why you may…

Is It Just Back Pain? If you have experienced back pain in your life you are part of an overwhelming majority in Towson. Most of us will experience back pain at one time or another following heavy or awkward lifting, or after a hard workout. If the pain is coming from a strained muscle, it…

Finding a Chiropractor in Towson If you are considering chiropractic care in Towson and have browsed the web or local yellow pages to find a doctor to help you it is likely that you have discovered that there are multiple possible choices.  This is where it becomes a little more difficult.   The next question you…

4 Reasons to Choose a Towson Chiropractor Chiropractic has proven itself as a worthy and incredibly effective way to treat an assortment of different health issues. From headaches, to backaches, and sleep disorders, chiropractic care can make a world of difference. Of course, choosing a chiropractor can be difficult. Here are 4 reasons to choose…

Is Chiropractic ok for Pregnancy in Towson? There is a big debate over the merits and safety of having chiropractic treatment during pregnancy. Some people claim that it is dangerous to both the mother and the developing baby, while others say it is safe and provides a variety of health benefits.  The truth is that…

Towson Chiropractic Care for Back Pain Back pain, especially lower back pain, is a constant for many people in Towson and around the world. Chiropractors have always been known as “back pain doctors” to a certain degree, and while they can treat a much wider range of ailments, this moniker is certainly true. Our Towson…

What Are The Educational Requirements For A Chiropractor in Towson? Have you ever wondered how many years your Towson chiropractor went to school for or how their education compares to that of other health care professionals? Knowing your doctor’s educational background and additional certifications is often essential to helping you choose the health care provider…

Improve Your Golf Game in Towson with Chiropractic Choosing to receive treatment from a Towson chiropractor won’t stop your slice or improve your putting, but it just might end up improving your overall game and lowering your score. It’s no secret that golf can be hard on your lower back. The quick, repetitive twisting motion…

What a Towson Chiropractor Can Help An assortment of diverse and difficult health conditions can be helped by a chiropractor in Towson. Patients usually only associate chiropractic care with back problems, but in reality chiropractic can be helpful for the entire nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Treating mild to severe headaches is probably not a…

How to Choose a Towson Chiropractic Office Whether you are looking to change from your current chiropractor or you’re trying chiropractic treatment for the first time, it’s important to choose the right one to suit your needs and your lifestyle. Chiropractic care is an effective way to eliminate scores of health issues naturally, but it’s…

Towson Chiropractor Explains How to Avoid Back Injuries When it comes to avoiding back injuries, your fate is largely in your own hands. It’s true that an unexpected fall or auto accident may cause an injury that’s beyond your control, but a large percentage of back injuries are caused by your own actions, which means…

3 Tips from a Towson Chiropractor Since chiropractors see the results of poor lifestyle choices on a daily basis, it’s only natural to formulate opinions and offer tips to patients so they can help themselves. From sore backs, necks, shoulders, irregular sleeping patterns to back pain, we provide help in a wide range of areas.…

Towson Chiropractor Explains the Value of Health The value of health is something that can never be overstated, no matter how long you talk about it. It’s easy to place other aspects of life ahead of health on the priority list, but once your health falters none of those other things matter. If you aren’t…