Welcome to Van Dam Chiropractic's Office News Archive. Here you can learn more about Van Dam Chiropractic, Chiropractic, and Dr. Scott Van Dam, today's choice for Chiropractors in Fargo, ND. Read Dr. Scott Van Dam's Chiropractic Office News for the health of it.
We look forward to serving you! Call - (701) 532-5320.
Fixing “TECH NECK” And Bad Posture
Phone Posture Is Wrecking Necks
The average human head weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. Tilt it forward 30 degrees to look at a phone, and that load feels more like 40 pounds to your neck. Most people don’t notice the pressure at first. But after weeks, months, or years of ...
SCIATICA AND LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF: A HANDS-ON APPROACH
When Pain Takes Over Daily Life.
It started with a twinge—just a nagging ache after sitting too long. Then came the shooting pain down the leg, the numb toes, the sleepless nights trying to find a position that didn’t feel like a jolt of electricity. This is how sciatica creeps in for many people, often paired with relentless lower back pain that disrupts even the most basic daily routines.
This type of discomfort is one of the top reasons people walk into a chiropractor’s office. It’s not just a sore back—it’s pain that radiates, tightens and limits movement. Sometimes, it begins after lifting something heavy or twisting the wrong way. At other times, it develops slowly, often associated with poor posture or prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk. Either way, the nerves are irritated, and the body doesn’t let you forget it.
How Chiropractic Adjustments Help
Chiropractic care addresses this issue by focusing on the structure of the spine. When the vertebrae are misaligned, or joints aren’t moving the way they should, nearby nerves, like the sciatic nerve, can get pinched or inflamed. Through specific spinal adjustments, chiropractors help restore natural alignment and mobility, which can alleviate pressure on the nerves and ease pain.
For many patients, this means more than just relief; it means getting back to walking the dog, gardening, working, or simply being able to tie their shoes without wincing. In some cases, people notice changes after the first visit, while others experience steady improvement over several sessions. What matters most is that the body is given the opportunity to heal without drugs or invasive procedures.
CHIROPRACTIC VS SURGERY
When To Choose A Natural Approach
Several years ago, a man named Steve was advised to undergo surgery for a recurring back issue. Sitting for more than ten minutes caused him sharp discomfort. Rather than proceed immediately, he explored other options. Curious about stories he’d heard, Steve visited a chiropractor. After a few weeks ...
CHIROPRACTIC MYTHS: FACT OR FICTION
When people think of chiropractic, they often picture loud cracks, twisted bodies, and quick fixes for back pain. These images, shaped by movies, television, and secondhand stories, tend to miss the mark. Many of the most common beliefs about chiropractic care are based on outdated assumptions or misunderstandings that don’t ...
Seasonal Allergies Might Be Linked To My Neck? No Way!
Welcome to Your "Aha" Moment
Have you ever considered that the source of your sneeze-fests and tissue marathons each spring could actually be traced back to your neck? It sounds almost too strange to be true. Yet, this is where chiropractic care, specifically focusing on the upper ...
Why Chiropractic Works
Chiropractic began with a simple yet profound discovery by D.D. Palmer in 1895. He found that restoring movement to a misaligned vertebra in a deaf man’s spine improved his hearing. This observation led him to develop the understanding that the nervous system controls every function of the body and that interference along the ...
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Accept
