Dr. Emily Brueggeman, D.C. writes a monthly educational article for On The Edge of the Weekend. The Edge is a local weekly publication produced by The Edwardsville Intelligencer.

Dr. Brueggeman began writing these articles as an educational newsletter for patients. There are many conditions chiropractic care can be useful for, such as low back pain, neck pain and headaches. However, chiropractic care can also be useful for conditions you wouldn’t necessarily think of, such as back pain during pregnancy, colic, ear infections, carpal tunnel syndrome and more.

Chiropractic care can be effective for many different conditions because of its positive effects on the nervous system. The nervous system is the master control for the entire body. When the nervous system is working properly, the body has the potential to function at its highest capacity. Chiropractic care helps to maximize the function of the nervous system, which in turn helps maximize the function of the body.

Browse the list and read more to learn about the many benefits chiropractic care can offer. Many of the articles contain self-help tips you can try for your problems at home. Most of the articles also contain recommendations on when to consult a Chiropractor for your problem.