Author Archives: Joseph Merckling
Relieve Pain from Herniated and Bulging Discs with Chiropractic Care
You may think a bulging disc is the same as a herniated disc, but there is a difference. With a herniated disc, a crack occurs in the outer layer of the disc affecting a small part of the disc that allows the soft inner material of the nucleus pulposus to rupture out of the disc.…
What is the True Cost of Pain? – Part 5 of 6
To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the fifth in a 6-part series…
What is the True Cost of Pain? – Part 4 of 6
To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the fourth in a 6-part series…
What is the True Cost of Pain? – Part 3 of 6
To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the third in a 6-part series…
What is the True Cost of Pain? – Part 2 of 6
To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the second in a 6-part series…
What is the True Cost of Pain? – Part 1 of 6
To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the first in a 6-part series…
Get Active at Work to Reduce Back & Neck Pain
Sitting for hours every day at work can take its toll on your back, neck and whole body. For those whose jobs require long hours sitting at a desk, fitness and stretching is particularly important. Research analysis links lack of physical activity with negative health effects. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, many…
Is Your Back Pain Causing Sleep Deprivation?
How Much Sleep Do We Need? Dr. Merckling knows that healthy sleep habits are an important pillar of your good health. Back, neck and musculoskeletal pain may interrupt your sleep. And according to the National Sleep Foundation at the CDC, patients report a better night’s rest after chiropractic care.
Employers Benefit from Quality Chiropractic Care
Did You Know That Back Pain, Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Issues Ranked #4 for the Costliest Health Conditions for Employers? It’s true! According to a survey of 500 employers by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, almost 30% of employers report that these conditions are a top health plan cost driver.
Looking for a Drug-Free Pain Management Solution?
Did You Know That Most Americans Prefer Drug-Free Pain Management Over Opioids? According to the 2017 Gallup-Palmer College of Chiropractic Annual Report, 78% of Americans prefer to try other ways to address their physical pain before they take pain medication prescribed by a doctor. And 63% agree chiropractors have their patient’s best interest in mind.
