Atlantic Coast Chiropractic

• posted: Jul. 20, 2023

When patients with low back pain (LBP), they usually move slowly, and they often can’t stand up straight.  Even a simple task such as bending over may cause them to Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2023

When the sciatic nerve is compressed or pinched, a patient can feel pain, tingling, numbness, and even weakness in the hip, buttock, and leg.  For indiviuals under the age of Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2023

For the patient with neck pain, getting a good night’s sleep is vital for recovery and lowering the risk for transition to chronic neck pain.  Likewise, for the individual with Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2023

Lateral epicondylitis—also known as tennis elbow—is a tendinopathy of the extensor forearm muscles, which are located on the back of the hand side of the forearm.  It’s estimated the condition Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2022

     LOW BACK PAIN- SEASONAL INJURIES     Every season brings unique activities that require us to perform some physical activity we may not want to do but have no Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2022

Nerve Flossing and Low Back Pain   The sciatic nerve is made up of five nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back (L4 to S3) and then merge into Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2021

Hip Pain and Iliotibial Band Syndrome WHAT IS IT?  Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common causes of hip and/or knee pain among athletes. The pain is caused Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2021

Arch Collapse and Back Pain Many conditions start in the feet but eventually contribute to health concerns farther up the kinetic chain, such as in the spine. Foot levelers orthotics can Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2020

Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?   Though carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects 4% of the population, some individuals have a much greater risk for the condition, and several factors may need to Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2020

Patellofemoral  pain (PFP) is commonly associated with running, jumping, squatting, and walking up/down stairs. It’s thought that PFP is caused by excessive rubbing between the back of the patella and Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2020

Energy Boosting Tips     When fatigue hits during the day, many people will reach for a sugary snack or a caffeinated beverage. While these practices may lead to a quick, short burst Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2020

Common Shoulder Sports Injuries   With many sports requiring overhead movements that can place the shoulder at the extreme end of its range of motion, it’s not surprising that shoulder injuries are Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2020

Physiotherapy Modalities Explained Physiotherapy is not a medical term that a lot of people are familiar with. At Atlantic Coast Chiropractic in Wilmington, DE, our lead chiropractor, Dr. Anthony Giacalone, specializes Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2020

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that drive patients to seek chiropractic care. Sometimes the cause of the injury is a known traumatic event, but in many Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2020

Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, is a common occurrence for patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). Unfortunately, self-restricting one's daily physical activity can result in muscle weakness, and subsequently, Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2020

Whole-Body Cryotherapy: What It Feels Like There are a number of new treatment tools that patients can use to help them recover from injuries. One example is whole-body cryotherapy. Many people Read More