Kalkstein Chiropractic Blog

1000 Episode Special Since 2015, we have been creating videos for our YouTube channel to teach people around the world how they can get rid of their pain and feel better faster. We’re a huge milestone, 1000 YouTube videos created and posted to our channel! To celebrate, we created an extra crunchy adjustment compilation video…

How Does Dry Needling Work? Not all chiropractors are alike. Some chiropractors utilize just one or two techniques to help patients feel better and that often provides lackluster results. Without a wide range of techniques like dry needling, rehab exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and class 4 laser therapy, patients can be left with little to…

What Is Trigger Point Dry Needling? Trigger point dry needling, also known as dry needling or myofascial trigger point dry needling, is a procedure that we use to treat a wide range of muscle pain and tension. Whether that pain is in your back, neck, shoulders, jaw, ankles, or even if you are suffering from…

Here’s How To Maximize Your Core Strength It doesn’t matter whether you’re an athlete or you just want to live with less back pain, your core strength is incredibly important. You may know that maximizing your core strength is important, but how do you do that without straining your neck and back? In this video,…

Can A Chiropractor Treat Groin Pain? (Yes, We Can) Groin pain is an incredibly disruptive type of pain that can prevent you from being able to stand, walk, or even sit comfortably. When groin pain isn’t caused by a larger issue such as arthritis or a hernia, it’s most often caused by problems in the…

Here’s How To Choose The Right Chiropractor You may think that all chiropractors are essentially the same but that’s not true. In fact, your results can differ dramatically depending on which chiropractor you go to. In the video below, you’ll meet Nancy who has had arm pain and tension in her neck and shoulders for…

Looking For Chiropractic TreatmentsFor A Car Accident? Car accidents are always a pain to have to endure but sometimes they can cause injuries that can linger and transform into chronic conditions that last for years. When you’re involved in a car accident, you probably think to call your insurance company but most people don’t think…

Is Chiropractic Care Good For Pregnancy? Many pregnant women don’t realize that chiropractic care can help them with pain at any point during their pregnancy. If you are pregnant and you’re wondering “is chiropractic care good for pain during pregnancy?” we have some good news for you. Not only is it safe to see a…

The Best Alternative To Cracking Your Neck (Learn The Drop Technique) Many people think all chiropractors do is crack necks all day long, but that isn’t true. We have multiple alternatives to cracking the neck that we can use to treat cervical spine pain and discomfort. All of these different alternatives decrease pain and increase…

Wondering How To Treat Chronic Migraines? If you’ve ever experienced chronic migraines, you know how painful and debilitating they can be. You may be able to get through your day as normal or with mild disruption when you have a sinus or tension headache but according to the Migraine Research Foundation, more than 90% of…

What Is The Occipital Lift Adjustment & What Are The Benefits? Do you have headaches that are accompanied by pain in the back of the head and neck? Pain in the back of the head is a common symptom of a variety of headaches. While these headaches can be painful and disruptive, we can treat…

Can A Chiropractor Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? If you frequently do repetitive tasks like typing, sewing, working with handheld tools, or lifting weights, you may have felt the pain that comes along with carpal tunnel syndrome. Tingling, numbness, and shooting pains in the wrist are common symptoms we see in patients dealing with carpal tunnel…

How To Use Massage Balls For Tight Muscles (Relieve Muscle Tension Fast) If you sit at a desk for work or use a laptop all day, you’ve probably experienced tight muscles or pain in your shoulders, neck, and back. The way you sit and work at your desk can cause all sorts of back, neck,…

How To Treat Tingling in Neck & Shoulders (Plus Numbness Treatment) As chiropractors, we see a wide range of conditions, but neck and shoulder pain, especially pain that involves numbness and tingling are among the most common problems we see. Neck pain tells us a lot about where your pain is actually coming from and…

Best Exercises For Plantar Fasciitis(Treat & Cure Your Pain) Plantar fasciitis and the pain that accompanies it can be a massive disruption to your life, especially when you consider that we take 3,000-4,000 steps per day just doing our routine tasks. If you’re an athlete or exercise regularly, you’re taking significantly more steps than that…

Prevent Injuries: Top Reasons To Warm Up Before Exercising Or A Heavy Workout If you’re the type to walk into the gym and start working out immediately without warming up, you’re putting yourself at serious risk of injury. You may think you’re too young or too active to need to worry about warming up but…

Benefits of Functional Strength Training (Start Off The New Year Right) It’s that time of year again when many Americans head to the gym in an attempt to fulfill a New Year’s resolution to exercise more. Getting in better shape is a fantastic resolution but too many people wind up hurting themselves in the process…

Choosing a Chiropractor in Towson One of the most common questions I get asked as a doctor is how do I find a great chiropractor in Towson?  In some cities there are dozens to choose from and it can be difficult to know if the doctor you are considering is right for you.  This article…

Roasted Leg of Lamb The holiday season and delicious food go hand-in-hand and we’re featuring a delicious recipe from Megan Kalkstein that we think you’re going to love. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! Fresh lamb can start to be available as early as December and run through June.  This recipe comes in handy after the Thanksgiving Holiday is over and…

Towson Chiropractor Talks about Bulging Discs The concentric rings made from cartilage and other materials that are located between your vertebrae are known as discs. These discs provide a cushion between the vertebrae, preventing them from grinding against one another while your spine is moving. Towson chiropractors have very good results when treating this type…

Chiropractic Myths And Facts: Get Answers To Chiropractic Misconceptions There are a lot of chiropractic myths out there that people still believe even though they’re just old misconceptions. One of the most common myths is that medical doctors don’t trust chiropractors. While it’s true that many physicians don’t know much about chiropractic care, that doesn’t…

Discover The Top Functional StrengthProgram at Kalkstein Chiropractic At Kalkstein Chiropractic, our motto is “Feel Better Faster” but we also want to help prevent pain from coming back to plague you yet again. When people come into our office in pain, perhaps from hurting their back, disc herniation, migraines, or any other number of issues,…

Fitness Tips from a Chiropractor in Towson A chiropractor in Towson is no stranger to seeing patients that have injured themselves working out or playing sports. Pulled muscles, strains, sprains, ligament tears, and misaligned discs are all part of the practice. Virtually every type of fitness injury can be successfully assessed and treated with chiropractic…

Towson Chiropractor Discusses Different Types of Headaches Headaches are one of those health issues that can be mild and irritating, severe and debilitating, or one of many degrees in between. They can build up slowly or come on suddenly, and no matter how bad it is, almost everyone wants a remedy as soon as possible.…

Knee Pain? Talk to A Chiropractor ForKnee Pain in Maryland Today Knee pain is a common complaint among people of all ages and it’s often misdiagnosed even at the orthopedic level. We created this post after seeing a patient who had been to 10 orthopedic doctors with knee pain and none of them could figure…

Have Shoulder Pain At Night?Get Relief & Figure Out Why Do you have shoulder pain at night or when you wake up in the morning? We hear from many of our patients that they sleep on their side at night and they have pain in the front of the shoulder when they wake up or…

Towson Chiropractors May Help Scoliosis Among common back conditions, scoliosis is one that has the potential to cause a great deal of discomfort and immobility. Between 5 million and 7 million people in the United States are affected by scoliosis. Towson chiropractors have the ability to provide relief to many scoliosis patients, making their day-to-day…

Towson Chiropractor Discusses Proper Child Backpacks Although children are smaller than adults, and their bodies are still growing and developing, parents tend to weigh them down with backpacks that are far too heavy and unbalanced. Lower back pain is the most common health issue suffered by Americans and in many cases, it all starts in…

Benefits Of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy For Hamstring Injuries (Video) At Kalkstein Chiropractic, we treat a lot of athletes and it’s not uncommon for those athletes to injure their hamstring when running or training. Most athletes know they need to take it easy on an injury but they always want to get better as fast…

Headache Tips from a Towson Chiropractic Office Just about everyone in Towson suffers from headaches once in awhile. Most of them don’t require any kind of medical attention and gradually subside with time. It is when a headache starts to interfere with your daily activities or takes them over completely that you need to seek…

Best Chiropractic Adjustments ForTension Headaches & Migraines Tension headaches and migraines can last for a very long time and the pain they create can leave you unable to do normal things, like sleeping in a bed. In the video below, Dr. Jeff adjust Anthony who came into our chiropractic office with severe headaches and upper…

How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis Quickly(Heal It Fast With Chiropractics) Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and it affects millions of Americans each year. We know that when you wake up in the morning and get out of bed, the last thing you want is to be greeted by…

Towson Chiropractor Discusses Herniated Discs One of the back conditions that patients routinely visit a Towson chiropractor for is a herniated disc. This type of injury generally responds well to chiropractic treatment so it’s wise to schedule an appointment in the early stages. Herniated disc treatment can help patients avoid prescription pain medications and any…

Talk To A Chiropractor For Sinus Issues(Get Help Today) Did you know that a chiropractor can help you with sinus issues? Common sinus issues can range from frequent sinus infections to painful sinus headaches and they leave you feeling pressure around your eyes, cheeks, and forehead. Sinus issues like sinus headaches and congestion can be…

Towson Chiropractor May Help TMJ Among the areas of the body that Towson chiropractors are able to help, many people are surprised to learn that the jaw is on the list. It’s easy to associate back pain and neck pain with chiropractic treatment, but people who suffer from TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder in Towson…

What Happens During A Chiropractic Adjustment? (Answered By A Chiropractor) You’ve probably heard of chiropractic adjustments but how do they actually work? What happens during a chiropractic adjustment that results in reduced pain? What makes a chiropractic adjustment so effective? In this video, Dr. Blake explains exactly what happens to your body during a chiropractic…

Towson Chiropractic Clinics Help Joint Inflammation The human body has several different types of joints, including ball and socket joints, gliding joints, hinge joints, and saddle joints. Considering the complex mechanisms that go into to making it all work together, it’s little wonder that joint pain is a big issue in society. Towson chiropractors treat…

Best Chiropractic TMJ Adjustment & How A Chiropractor Can Help If you have pain or tenderness in your jaw or if your jaw is making popping or clicking sounds, you may have TMJ pain. It’s estimated that 12% of people in the United States experience TMJ pain at some point so it’s far from rare…

Towson Chiropractors May Relieve Migraines When a severe migraine headache takes hold, it’s almost as if the rest of the world ceases to exist. The intensity of the pain makes many people lie in a darkened room and do little else. Working or looking after children is out of the question. It’s not even possible…

Pinched Nerve? Learn What To Do For A Pinched Nerve In Your Neck If you’ve ever had a pinched nerve, you know how painful they can be. We see a lot of patients with pinched nerves in their neck and it’s a very common issue for people of all ages. The good news is that…

Towson Chiropractic Office Helps Whiplash One of the most common injuries that people suffer from after an auto accident in Towson is whiplash. When a chiropractor books an appointment to see a patient after a car accident, it is often to treat the pain that results from a whiplash injury. Find out how our Towson…

6 Best Foam Roller Stretches for Sore Muscles (Pre Workout) A foam roller is a must-have and it’s a tool we use on a daily basis in our Towson office. Using a foam roller will help with soft tissue release before your workout or athletic endeavor. Foam roller stretches are a simple and effective way…

Towson Chiropractors Help Range of Motion A body in motion is a beautiful thing, but through poor lifestyle choices, injuries, and general aging our range of motion can diminish to the point that we can barely bend over to pick something up off the floor. Everyone seems to take their flexibility and ease of movement…

4 Best Sciatica Exercises To Do At Home (Pain Relief) Sciatica pain can be painful and debilitating but there are some great sciatica exercises to do at home that you can start using today to relieve your pain. The radiating pain that travels from your back down through your hip and into your leg is…

Towson Chiropractic Describes Stretching Keeping your muscles, tendons, and ligaments flexible through regular stretching is an important, but an often-ignored piece of the overall health puzzle. Many people find stretching to be time consuming and boring, but it helps prevent scores of different injuries and has an anti-aging effect on the body. We see many…

Towson Chiropractor Talks about Wellness Care Being healthy from a physical perspective and being healthy from a wellness perspective are two separate things. Many world-class athletes look healthy and perform well in their chosen field, but they would fail an overall wellness test that incorporates all the different elements of wellness. Keep reading to discover…

Should You See A Chiropractor for Back Pain? And What Causes Back Pain? Back pain is incredibly common and most people experience it at some time. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. Not all back pain feels the same and the type of pain that is felt depends on…

Sciatic Leg Pain in Towson MD A number of patients who visit our Towson chiropractic clinic struggle with sciatica. Learn the facts about sciatica and it may help you understand your pain. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body, emerging from the spine in the lower back. It also…

Here’s How To Make Your Desk More Ergonomic (Tips From A Chiropractor) Whether you’ve always worked from home if you’re working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to make sure your workstation is set up in an ergonomic way. The way you sit and work at your desk during the day can…

Towson Athletes Improve with Chiropractic Care Athletes are always looking for an edge to take their performances to another level. No matter what sport you play, the competition is always getting bigger, faster and stronger which means you have to continually improve in order to keep up. Some athletes turn to dishonest methods like performance…

Car Accident Injuries & ChiropracticTreatments in Towson, MD When you get into a car accident, you probably automatically think of calling your car insurance company, but do you think to visit a chiropractor? Taking care of your body after a car accident is incredibly important. If you’re like Marlaena in the video below, you may…

Chiropractor Patient Journey(Full First-Time Visit) If you’ve never seen a chiropractor before you probably have no idea what to expect. That’s why we recorded a video taking you through a full first-time visit for a patient so you can see what the chiropractor patient journey is like and feel more confident when you come in…

Achieve a Healthier Spine in Towson How many times daily do you stop and think about your spine? If you are like a lot of us in Towson that number sits a solid “zero”. As long as we can carry on daily we simply assume everything is just fine, that is unless you suffer from…

Answered: What Is Electrical MuscleStimulation? (EMS, E-Stim) Trigger points can be painful and we use a range of methods to treat them but electrical muscle stimulation is probably one you haven’t heard of before. For some of our patients, like Daniel, we combine EMS with dry needling to provide pain and tension relief at a…

Chiropractors in Towson have Extensive Schooling One question that many people seem to have about chiropractors concerns the amount of schooling required in order to practice. It wasn’t too long ago that some people referred to chiropractic as “quackery”, or at best, an incomplete healing discipline. Times have changed and today people from all walks…

Meet Dr. Dalton Tolliver |Kalkstein Chiropractic, Towson MD We are so excited to welcome Dr. Dalton Tolliver to the Kalkstein Chiropractic team and introduce her to you! Dr. Dalton is a fantastic chiropractor that does all of the same techniques that we do and is certified in dry needling. She’s going to get her an…

Chiropractor in Towson Talks about Headaches Headaches are an unfortunate part of daily life for thousands and thousands of people. Some headaches only happen occasionally, some happen frequently, some are dull and throbbing and others are sharp and intense. Headaches have many different causes, but just about all of them cause some sort of disruption…

Chiropractor Wrist Adjustments(How To Help Your Wrist Pain) Have you ever injured your wrist? We use our wrists constantly and you probably won’t realize it until you injure your wrist like Maureen did. Maureen is one of our chiropractic patients and she fell and strained the wrist muscles and irritated the joint while trying to…

Chiropractor for Pregnancy in Towson There are over 6 million children born in the United States, over 14% of these births come with some sort of complication. So, not only is labor painful enough, but there are always risks that may occur. There are several ways to minimize these risks, including exercise, proper nutrition, supplementation,…

Can A Chiropractor Help With Sciatica?(Get Help Today) Back pain can be incredibly disruptive to your daily life preventing quality sleep, preventing you from working, and generally making you miserable. It’s made even worse when the pain radiates from your back down through your hip and into your leg. This is the signature pain associated…

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…