Blog Archive

If you have ever struggled with vertigo, then you know first-hand that this condition can be extremely disruptive to your daily life. Vertigo is more than just temporarily feeling dizzy. Vertigo involves dealing with extended periods of dizziness, movement, or spinning sensations and they can occur in any situation, even...

Pregnancy is a beautiful miracle for any woman. The process of naturally growing a life inside of you can bring so much joy and elation to growing families. It can also come with plenty of difficult side effects, life-altering symptoms, and lots of aches and pains. This includes an aching lower back,...

  Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or just joined your neighborhood pickleball team, if there is one universal certainty about sports, it’s that sports injuries can and will happen. While there is no shortage of different sports injuries that can sideline you, one of the most common...

Here at our Laurel, MD chiropractic office, we get a lot of questions about migraines. This is because a true migraine simply presents differently than your run-of-the-mill headache. They are typically accompanied by more intense symptoms than headaches, including vomiting, neck pain, vision issues, and more. This is because migraines...

What Kind of Headache Do I Have? And Can a Chiropractor Help?   There is nothing worse than battling with a lingering headache when you’re trying to go about your day. Headaches can come in all different shapes and sizes and can range from sharp shooting sensations to neck soreness,...

Your elbow may have the moniker “the funny bone” but tingling, shooting pain, discomfort, or soreness in the elbow joint is no laughing matter. This type of pain and discomfort can impact your everyday quality of life and should be treated by a medical professional right away. But should you...

First time visiting a chiropractor? Everyone has been there before. But if you are completely new to visiting a doctor of chiropractic, then you may have questions about what to expect not only with your first visit but with your results as part of your care plan. The good news...

For the millions of people today dealing with knee pain, this type of joint discomfort can seriously impact their overall quality of life. Knee pain can make it difficult to exercise, walk or even sit comfortably at your desk. A lot of this depends on the source of your knee...

  Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD) is an unfortunately common condition that impacts many people today. This term is used as a blanket statement for a type of inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which connects your mandible to your skull. Simply put, it’s when you experience pain and discomfort around...

  Here at our Howard County chiropractic office, we talk a lot about posture and work hard to help our patients restore a healthy posture. But why is this so important? And why do we put so much emphasis on good posture? Because your posture actually has a lot more...

  Spinal stenosis is a serious condition that impacts the spinal cord canal and can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the body. Spinal stenosis can seriously impact your overall quality of life, your health and your ability to function properly. The good news is, research shows that regular chiropractic...

One of the most common complaints we have here at our Laurel, MD chiropractic office are issues with shoulder mobility. If you have pain, stiffness or a limited range of motion in the shoulders—then it can be very debilitating to your overall quality of life. Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office,...

While many people believe that migraines are just a severe headache—there is a lot more to a migraine than meets the eye. Approximately 15% of adults in the United States suffer from migraines , and they can impact individuals of all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities. This is why it...

If you have been told that you have a slipped disc, bulging disc, herniated disc, disc injury or suspect that you may have one, chances are you have a lot of questions. Although disc injuries are common, they can be quite painful and need to be treated by the right...

For millions of Americans, back pain is part of their day-to-day life. However, while back pain may be common, it doesn’t mean that it is normal, natural, or the way that you have to live your life. Your back is the core of your entire body, and injuries can happen...

Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, we see a lot of people in the greater Laurel, MD area, and many times, we have patients asking us about “Good Faith Estimates,” the No Surprises Act and terms like balanced billing, what these terms mean for their care. We always believe in being...

There are may active individuals who struggle with a nagging, debilitating pain underneath their feet. If you feel pain with virtually every step you take right along the soles of your feet—and this pain is impacting your day-to-day life, then you may have plantar fasciitis. Whether you already have a...

Carpal tunnel syndrome, most commonly referred to just as “carpal tunnel” is an unfortunately common and painful condition that impacts the wrist. When this condition occurs, nerves in the wrist can become compressed and cause significant pain, more specifically it causes pressure on the median nerve in the area. The...

Lifting weights is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for people of all ages, backgrounds and athletic abilities. In fact, more and more people are turning to weightlifting over other forms of exercise in order to lose weight and get in shape. The surge in popularity of weightlifting...

Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal conditions impacting Americans today. Chances are, you remember getting “checked” in school for scoliosis, or an abnormal curvature in the spine. Scoliosis is typically diagnosed when a person is a teenager, and is more common in girls than boys, but it can...

When it comes to managing your overall health and wellness, a team of the right health professionals is paramount to helping you get healthy and stay healthy. This is why a Doctor of Chiropractic is an essential component of your overall healthcare plan. While many patients already know that chiropractic...

Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their sciatic nerve. However, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It is actually formed out of the five nerve roots from the lower spine and runs from your lower back through your hips and buttocks...

  Arthritis is one of the most talked about, and unfortunately misunderstood, joint issues impacting people today. Here at our Laurel, MD chiropractic office, we see a lot of individuals with arthritis—many of whom don’t even know that they have this condition.   This is because arthritis is an umbrella...

  Over the past few years, social media has been inundated by chiropractic “crack videos” that showcase the reliving sound of a major “pop” during an adjustment. In fact, “Chiropractic Tik-Tok” featuring big adjustments (and big sounds) is skyrocketing in popularity.   While some people love hearing the sounds that...

In February of 2022, the CDC updated their developmental milestones for infants and young children for the first time in nearly 20 years. In addition to delaying some of the most recognizable milestones, the CDC also added new benchmarks, and completely removed others. And it was quite confusing for parents...

There are many families, not only in Laurel, but across the country, who are on the hunt for a true family chiropractor, meaning someone who can really take care of the whole family. The right chiropractor will not only be able to help parents with symptoms like neck pan, headaches...

There are millions of people from all different ages and walks of life who are dealing with a shooting, piercing pain that runs from the lower back all the way down the legs. It can range from completely debilitating to a numbing sensation and is unfortunately all too common. If...

Whiplash injuries are one of the most common neck injuries out there, and a condition that is often associated with auto injuries or car accidents. While most people think of whiplash injuries as a consequence of a serious collision, whiplash injuries can come from even the smallest of fender benders....

Over the past few years, no movement has been talked about more in the health world than intermittent fasting (IF). Everyone from health coaches, celebrities and even your family chiropractors have been recommending this approach to eating and raving about the benefits. And while a lot of people have heard...

Here at our PG County chiropractic office, one of the most common issues we see are whiplash injuries. While most people suffer from whiplash injuries as a result of a car accident, they can also happen as a result of trip and fall incidents and sports injuries as well. In...

If you are experiencing pain in the shoulder region, whether it is a dull ache, sharp pain or tingling sensation that radiates down your arm—there is no denying that this shoulder pain can seriously disrupt your daily quality of life.  Shoulder pain is unfortunately common. Chances are you don’t realize...

Have you been considering chiropractic care, but aren’t sure if this healthcare treatment is right for you? There are already millions who rely on regular chiropractic care for their pain, posture and injury treatment, but chiropractic actually has a number of other health benefits that helps keep patients healthy and...

  A full, proper night of sleep is an essential component to our overall health and wellness. A good night’s sleep is not only essential to maintaining physical energy, but in helping our bodies recover and stay their healthiest. While many people know that experts recommend adults get between 7-9...

As doctors of chiropractic here in Laurel, MD, some of the most common questions we get have to do with arthritis. Unfortunately, arthritis is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed health concerns we see in our office. Arthritis is more complex of a term than most patients realize. In...

Knee pain. It is one of the most common types of joint issues that people today face. Whether you are struggling with knee pain due to overuse or a serious injury in the joint, nagging knee pain can really disrupt your overall quality of life. If you are struggling with...

  Most adults today remember getting scoliosis tests while they were in school. You would get into a forward bend position so a physician or school nurse could look for abnormalities in the shoulders, back or rib cage. This is not only a common practice in Laurel, MD area schools...

If you have been struggling with hip pain and aren’t sure where to turn for relief, a doctor of chiropractic may be your best solution to get to the root of your problem. The hip joint is not only the biggest joint in the body but it has a large...

While many adults know they need to see a chiropractor for all of their back and neck aches and pains, sometimes it is actually children who need chiropractic care the most. Children and babies have spines just like adults, and as most parents know, children and babies can trip, fall...

Jaw misalignments are unfortunately common and can happen for a number of reasons. Typically, this includes stress, teeth grinding at night, jaw clenching, neck subluxations or former neck and whiplash injuries. These conditions often lead to jaw, or TMJ pain, headaches, clicking or popping or the jaw, dental issues, headaches,...

Most of us have been hearing about posture our entire lives. We are told to sit with our shoulders back, to stand-up straight and we are flooded with ergonomically-correct products. We hear that sedentary lifestyles, “tech neck” and poor posture at our desks is killing us—but why? Most people know...

If you are regularly dealing with debilitating headaches, then you know just how disruptive they can be to your everyday life. Whether you are dealing with a mild, dull ache, severe throbbing  or painful tension headaches, along the scalp and neck, headaches can get in the way of you feeling...

  We’ve all been there before. After a long day of work, we find ourselves rubbing the back of our necks in agony. That tightness, soreness and dull ache in the back of the neck can aggravating after a long day and can permeate down into the shoulders and upper...

Car accidents happen every day even to the most careful of drivers. Auto accidents can happen in a split second, but the injuries and impact of these accidents can have lasting effects. Once you have been in a car accident, some of the first few calls you will likely make...

When you are dealing with an injury that is causing you serious discomfort, chances are, the only thing you can think about doing is getting out of pain. Both heat and ice are a great way to naturally help alleviate pain, soreness and stiffness. But when is it time to...

Whether you are a parent prepping your little one for the first day of school, a busy college student hauling textbooks through campus, or a working professional that carries a backpack on your commute—there is no denying that “book bags” are a very practical way to carry your important belongings....

Concussions are one of the most common sports injuries today. They can impact athletes of all ages and at all levels of play. The CDC estimates that as many as 3.8 million concussions happen every year in the United States. But how much do you really know about this common...

When you come and visit us as a new patient here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, one of the first things that we will do during your initial examination is take a full set of x-rays so we can get a full view of your neck and spine before we get...

Like most chiropractors, McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, sees a lot of patients who have been in car accidents. While some of these patients come to us after a major collision, some of the most serious injuries we see are actually a result of small fender benders. Rear-end accidents are actually the...

Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, we’re always trying to help our patients find new ways to incorporate at-home workouts into their routines, especially as more people than ever are spending more time at home. This is why we have been reviewing some of the many free at-home workout apps available...

Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, we’re always trying to help our patients find new ways to incorporate at-home workouts into their routines. This is why we have been reviewing some of the many free at-home workout apps available right now and telling you what we think of them. This week...

Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, some of the most common questions we get from patients are about workouts and exercise. We all need to be exercising at least 30 minutes per day, or more. Plain and simple. However, we know that working out can be hard. It’s hard to find...

For most people starting a new workout plan, the word “cardio” is one of the first things that they hear. Cardio, or cardiovascular exercise, is one of the most popular forms of exercise today, especially for those who are new to working out. And most people think it’s because cardio...

Here at McAuliffe Chiropractic Office, we always want to make sure we’re helping our patients stay healthy and well-balanced, even when they aren’t in the office. We know a lot of people are under a great deal of stress right now. Your routine is off, everyone’s getting under your skin,...

When former CDC Chief, Dr. Tom Frieden, stated that Coronavirus infection risk may be reduced by Vitamin D, a lot of people began asking questions about this vitamin—and how they can make sure they are getting enough of it. There are so many outstanding health benefits associated with vitamin D,...

It is easy to take the simple art of walking for granted. After all, most of us have been walking since before we could form a full sentence. However, walking is one of the easiest and most beneficial forms of exercise you can do and it is a vastly underrated...

Over the past few years, no movement has been talked about more in the health world than intermittent fasting (IF). Everyone from health coaches, celebrities and even your family chiropractors have been recommending this approach to eating and raving about the benefits. And while a lot of people have heard...

While many people have jobs that require sitting all day, you may not realize the impact that your desk job is really having on your body, your health and your spine. Today, more people than ever are sitting at their desk for hours at a time, and then are heading...

There are a lot of conflicting reports out there right now regarding the Coronavirus. However, if there is one thing that we can all agree on, it is that handwashing is essential. Why is Handwashing SO Important? Thorough handwashing is one of the most important things you can do to...

While COVID-19 has changed the way most of us spend our days—it doesn’t mean that there aren’t still plenty of fun ways to fill those days at home. We truly believe in finding ways to bring a sense of normalcy to life right now, and one of our favorite things...

 I’ve tackled cell phone usage earlier this year and have a feeling that being mid-summer and with the upcoming school year approaching you are being inundated with requests from your kids to get a cell phone, or even a newer one…let’s talk about the safety again and some guidelines to...

Your Body is Self-Healing!Your body is in a constant state of change and repair; it’s designed to heal itself.  Every day you grow new skin cells as your body constantly sheds the old ones.  30,000-40,000 skin cells fall off you per minute, and on average 8.8 pounds of dead skin...

OK.......If you’ve been listening to me, attending our classes, reading the info I have posted all over the office, and reading this newsletter, you would have probably figured out that Vertebral Subluxations are bad. How could you not have – I have info on Subluxations dripping from every crack in...

By Dr. MercolaResearch has shown that insufficient sleep and/or poor-quality sleep can increase your risk for:Accidents at work and on the road: Getting less than six hours of sleep leaves you cognitively impaired. In 2013, drowsy drivers caused 72,000 car accidents in which 800 Americans were killed and 44,000 were...

Ok…you are confused.  I want you to know that we all understand and you are not alone.  Very few people really know what this health “thing” really is.  Is it simply feeling better?Well…you are starting to have some doubts here, your mom used to be able to make all your...

Antibiotics saved my life when I had pneumonia as a kid and not too long ago when I had cellulitis.  Now I hear antibiotic resistance is threatening to put us back into the pre-antibiotic era.  How’s that possible?Among the most worrisome drug-resistant bacteria are salmonella, E-coli, Y-pestis, and shigella (they’re...

If nuts are a super-food, then almonds are a super-super-food.  New research has discovered that the nuts help reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping arteries healthy.  Almonds increase the amount of antioxidants in the bloodstream, reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow.And these benefits can be seen within...

There are two words that when spoken have the most unfathomable power to completely change your life. Two words which, when they pass your lips, will be the cause of bringing absolute joy and happiness to you. Two words that will create miracles in your life. Two words that will...

Many people are still caught up in an old, outdated, and prehistoric view of Chiropractic. A view that teaches that what we do, as chiropractors, is relieve pain, see people forever – ad nauseum, do sports therapy, orthotics, and some sort of magic therapy that no one seems to understand.First...

There is a new wave of thinking that's sweeping the Healthcare industry…. Drug, retail stores, as well as grocery stores are now providing larger areas devoted to vitamin and natural product sales – you’ve seen this, haven’t you? Market forces are driving pharmaceutical companies toward the manufacture of “natural products".Still...

Many people look for a chiropractor because they have low back pain.  Low back pain can be pervasive, debilitating and drastically impact any person’s quality of life. According to the Global Burden of Disease, low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Experts estimate that approximately 80% of all...