Chiropractic Wellness Blog: Tips for a Healthier Life

Rotator cuff pain that won’t go away after weeks of rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories is usually telling you something – that the tissue itself needs a different kind of stimulus

IT band syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries in trail runners and cyclists, and in Durango, that means we see a lot of it. The sharp pain

Yes, chiropractic care is safe for children, and it looks very different from an adult adjustment. Dr. Ridgway has treated patients from just days old through adulthood, using gentle, age-appropriate

Peripheral neuropathy – the tingling, numbness, or burning pain in the hands and feet – is one of the more frustrating conditions to live with, partly because most conventional treatment

Chronic headaches don’t have to be a permanent part of your life. For a lot of patients – including me when I was a teenager – the root cause isn’t

Sciatica after a fall, a hard landing on the trail, or a season of heavy pack weight isn’t just back pain – it’s a specific nerve problem that needs a

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most stubborn conditions we treat at our Durango clinic, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Rest, stretching, and supportive shoes can take

Dry needling and acupuncture both use thin needles, but that’s about where the similarity ends. Dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points based on anatomy and neuromuscular function, while acupuncture

Durango doesn’t attract the kind of people who sit still. Between the mountain biking trails on Hermosa Creek, the ski runs at Purgatory, the backpacking routes into the Weminuche, and

Durango is hard on bodies – and most people here wouldn’t have it any other way. But whether you’re logging miles on the Colorado Trail, lapping Purgatory on powder days,

If you’ve looked into shockwave therapy for a stubborn tendon or chronic joint problem, you’ve probably found that most clinics offer it – but very few explain what kind they’re