WASHINGTON, D.C. — Neck and back pain sufferers in the U.S. who saw healthcare professionals in the past 12 months for this type of pain were most likely to seek care from a medical doctor (62%) or a chiropractor (53%). About a third visited a massage therapist or a physical therapist for their neck or […]

Why Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a safe, cost-effective, non-invasive, drug-free form of healthcare that helps prevent opioid addiction by avoiding addictive prescription drugs in the first place. Why does this matter? North Carolina contains 4 of the top 25 cities with the highest opioid abuse rates, including #1 Wilmington. However, with over 2000 licensed North Carolina […]

Joints that move freely, without restriction, pain, or popping, are considered to be healthy. Range of motion refers to the normal amount your joints move. To maintain normal range of motion within these joints, we need to incorporate exercises and stretches to maintain joint flexibility. Neck and back exercises need to be performed three to […]

  “Many treatments are available for low back pain. Often exercises and physiotherapy can help. Some people benefit from chiropractic therapy or acupuncture.” —Goodman et al. (2013), Journal of the American Medical Association “[Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy] in conjunction with [standard medical care] offers a significant advantage for decreasing pain and improving physical functioning when compared with […]

Although Dr. Luke Gibson at RTP Chiropractic in Morrisville treats more than just back pain, many patients initially visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition.  In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.1 A few interesting facts about back pain: Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability […]

Osteoarthritis or better known as OA around most doctor’s offices and hospitals.  What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones within a joint. It is the most common form of degenerative arthritis. This leads us to another important part of anatomy of the joint, the cartilage. […]