Billings Chiropractic Blog: Expert Tips & Health Advice

Most people don’t think about their body’s movement until it becomes hard or causes pain. And when that happens, we usually think first about fixes like better posture and regular exercise to get back to normal.  But not everyone thinks about how nutrition and the...

When it comes to back problems, a lot of people haven’t heard of foraminal stenosis until it comes up as a potential diagnosis. While the name may be unfamiliar, the condition is relatively common, particularly as people get older. Foraminal stenosis happens when the...

We all want to wake up refreshed and feeling our best, but for a lot of people, waking up brings immediate back pain. It may fade after moving around a bit, or it could linger as soreness and stiffness all day.  If this happens every once in a while, it may just be...

A lot of injuries happen suddenly, and you know exactly when they happened. But some develop more gradually because of repeated movements that you do day after day. These are known as repetitive stress injuries. This can happen to people with all sorts of jobs and...

Pain is our body’s way of getting our attention. It serves as a signal that something needs to be addressed, whether it’s a minor strain, an injury, or an ongoing issue affecting how the body functions. While most people are familiar with pain in general, not everyone...

Tight hips and lower back tension are incredibly common, especially for people who spend long hours sitting, driving, or working at a desk. Many people stretch the area repeatedly but still feel like the tightness keeps coming back. When that happens, the issue may...

Your lower back is a part of your body that you likely don’t think about much—until it hurts. But it’s actually helping you do all kinds of everyday tasks, like picking up groceries, getting out of the car, and even just sitting at your desk. The lower, or lumbar,...

You might not think about your tailbone a lot. But when it’s injured, it’s a huge disruption to your everyday life. Sitting, driving, bending down, and sleeping can become uncomfortable if you’ve injured or irritated the base of your spine. And while tailbone pain is...

Gardening is a great way to stay active, spend time outdoors, and enjoy the warmer months. Planting flowers, pulling weeds, and caring for a garden can be relaxing and rewarding, but repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting can also place stress on the spine if...

Summer is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and stay active as a family. One of the best parts of the longer and warmer days is that you have a lot more opportunities for movement. Playing in the yard and weekend adventures at the park are great for...