From the Desk of Dr. Kevin P. Lewis
The latest news in injury and wellness care.Managing Back Pain At Home and With a Chiropractor
Many people with back pain go straight to a physician, and keep going, usually ending up with a pile of bills, a lot of prescription medication, and sometimes not much relief. The majority of those who choose to see a chiropractor for back pain report a higher level...
Back Pain Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All – And Neither Are Treatments
If you are experiencing back pain, you are not alone. More than 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain and more than 16 million deal with chronic back pain1. It probably comes as no surprise that back pain healthcare-related costs are astronomical,...
5 Scary Side Effects of Bad Posture and How to Correct Them
If you constantly wake in the morning after a night of restless or no sleep and feel like a zombie, chiropractic care may help. If you walk like Frankenstein due to constant back pain, chiropractic care may help. If you feel more like a ghost of your former self due...
5 tips on staying pain free this autumn
5 tips on staying pain free this autumn The cool, crisp air of fall feels so nice after the hot, stifling summer in the Upstate, doesn’t it? It makes you want to get outside and do all the things. Which is fantastic! But have you ever grabbed the rake, started to...
7 Chiropractic Tips for Hiking
Follow these seven chiropractic tips to have a fantastic hike while protecting your spine and staying in great condition outdoors. Many of these suggestions involve getting the right gear. You don’t need to spend a small fortune on high end gear – just make sure it fits you correctly.
Voted Best Chiropractor of the Upstate
On behalf of my incredible staff, my supportive family, and my amazing patients, I am so grateful that the Greenville Spine Institute has been named the 2021 Best of the Upstate Best Chiropractor. As some of you know, I founded the Greenville Spine Institute in 2010...
Fertility and Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
Thinking of starting a family? Or have you been trying to get pregnant without success? If you are pregnant, maybe you’re experiencing some pain or trying to prepare your body for delivery.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Kids in Sports
Athletes of every age benefit from regular chiropractic care! Professional sports leagues, including Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), have recognized these benefits for years. And, about 90% of top-tier athletes in the world are under regular chiropractic care. It has been shown to:
– improve range of motion
– reduce pain
– improve balance, agility and reaction time
– shorten recovery & healing times after injury
– reduce sickness
Is it Vertigo? Possible Causes of Dizziness Explained
What is Vertigo? Have you ever felt like the world was spinning, but you were not moving at all? Have you felt periods of sudden intense dizziness or disorientation where you had to stop and grasp onto something to feel stabilized? If you answered yes to either of...
What are the Common Causes for Shoulder Pain?
Basics of Shoulder Anatomy The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body consisting of four different joints that are surrounded by complex muscles, bursas, joint capsules, and nerve endings. Due to its complex nature, there are many reasons why one...