Chiropractic Wellness Blog: Tips for a Healthier Life

Patellar tendinopathy – commonly called jumper’s knee – is a degenerative condition of the patellar tendon that doesn’t respond reliably to rest, ice, or anti-inflammatories. Like most tendon conditions, it

Back pain after a day on Durango’s trails is your body sending a signal – and what that signal means depends heavily on where you feel it, when it started,

Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis – is one of those conditions that sounds sport-specific but shows up constantly in people who’ve never touched a racket. In Durango, we see it

The skiers and snowboarders who stay healthy all season at Purgatory aren’t just lucky – they show up prepared. Ski season puts specific demands on the hips, knees, lower back,

Most people told they need surgery for a herniated disc haven’t been offered a genuine alternative first. Spinal decompression therapy – specifically using the DRX9000 – has a strong track

Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most stubborn overuse injuries a runner or hiker can develop, and in Durango, it’s extremely common. The tendon responds poorly to rest alone because

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people come into our Durango clinic, and it’s also one of the most mismanaged conditions in general healthcare. The standard approach

Your first visit to Durango Chiropractic Associates takes about an hour, and by the end of it you’ll have a clear picture of what’s going on and a straightforward plan

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