Chiropractic Care Woodbridge

Every year, residents of Prince William County, VA, vote on their local “Best of,” awards, with thousands of voters participating in electing everything from the best local food to the best yoga study, from best boss to worst traffic hazards. These awards are a guide to all that is Prince William. For the past eight years, ACT Wellness has been voted Best Chiropractor in the region in these awards, a position we’ve been proud to hold. With the 2018 awards about to be announced, we are pleased to deliver the news that this year makes it nine! We have once again won Best Chiropractor, and in two other categories as well. Check out the awards we’ve won this year besides Best Chiropractor in Woodbridge, and why we’re so proud to be a continuing addition to the health and wellness of the people of this area. Best Chiropractor in Woodbridge, Nine Years Running For the ninth year running, ACT Wellness has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious “Best of Prince William” award ...

The lowest vertebra in your lumbar spine is the L5. It’s the bone that rests right above your sacral spine, and it’s the most common region of the back to suffer a range of common ailments, from herniated discs to spondylolisthesis. The lumber spine is what’s commonly just called your lower back, and is responsible for support and flexibility in your entire upper body. Because this region of your back bears so much weight, it’s also very vulnerable to degenerative conditions due to normal age-related wear and tear. Let’s look at the L5 vertebra, the conditions associated with injuries to this region, and where you can find the best chiropractic care to address such problems. L5 Vertebra Injury Symptoms Among the nerves that are associated with the L5 vertebra is the sciatic nerve, the source of the common injury known as sciatica. This is the largest nerve in the body, and when it gets irritated or compressed, the patient can experience a range of unpleasant symptoms. Sympto...

Did you know there’s a good reason to own multiple pairs of shoes? It goes far beyond style and appearance, though that’s certainly a part of it. In fact, the shoes you choose to wear should fit the activity you’re undertaking. Walking shoes, for example, have specific features related to posture and support that other shoes don’t share. The right walking shoes are comfortable and can help to prevent injuries, while the wrong walking shoes can lead to everything from blisters to back problems. Learn how choosing the right walking shoe will make all the difference in your posture and pain management, and find back pain relief in Woodbridge, VA. Choosing the Right Walking Shoe The right walking shoe is going to keep your feet comfortable and largely pain-free even on long walks. It will protect your foot from injury, from blisters, and calluses. It should also provide the right arch support and shock absorption that will not only protect your knees and legs, but your hip and b...

The fourth vertebra down in your lumbar region, the L4 holds the responsibility of bearing the weight of your torso above it just like its sibling vertebrae. Your lower back is the portion of your body that’s most responsible for your ability to stand, twist, and move properly and as a result it’s among the strongest areas of your body, while at the same time being the most prone to injury. Since the kinds of nerves to be found in this region have different functions than those further up, injuries to the lumbar region present a bit differently than those above. While nerves do travel through this area, you are much more prone to experience pain, weakness and numbness from lumbar injuries, than you are to experience other seemingly unrelated health problems. The most common and notable of these is sciatica. L4 Vertebra Conditions and Injuries The nerves that travel at the L4 vertebra level are the sacral plexus and lumbar plexus ends. These provide sensory and motor nerves. Among ...