Blog Archive

A lot of people (and a certain song) would argue that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But if you live with chronic pain, the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Between the added events on the calendar and the expectations to do things like cook, bake, and...

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “You are what you eat.” It speaks to an underlying truth that the dietary choices you make each day have a direct impact on your health, including how you feel and how you look.  That might be motivation enough to focus on eating what...

When you make a plan to lose weight, your focus is on reaching your ultimate goal: that number on the scale. Losing weight is hard, and you should feel proud of yourself when you achieve your goal, but the work isn’t over. In fact, reaching your goal weight is only...

Waking up to find your hand still asleep is a bit unsettling, but with a few shakes of the wrist, sensation returns and you brush your teeth. Though you may not think much of it, the numbness you feel in your hand may be an early sign of carpal tunnel...

Regenerative medicine is an emerging area of medical care focused on finding ways to help your body repair and replace damaged organs and tissues. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine used to support healing of sports injuries, ease osteoarthritis pain, and rejuvenate the skin. With advances in...

Your skin is an organ like your heart, stomach, and liver. Just like those organs, your skin’s health and function are affected by what you eat. Can you eat your way to better skin? A healthy and balanced diet that includes nutrients your skin needs to function well may improve...

A decrease in sex hormone production is a normal part of the aging process. However, hormonal changes cause a lot of unwanted side effects, like low libido.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our skilled and experienced chiropractor and nurse practitioner, Dr. Trace Alexander, offers hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for...

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. But you can take steps to slow things down and maintain a youthful look without undergoing surgery. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, chiropractor and nurse practitioner, Dr. Trace Alexander, and licensed esthetician, medical assistant, and laser technician, Nicole Alexander  offers...

Chronic neck pain can significantly affect your well-being. Whether it stems from long hours at a desk or a fender bender, the persistent discomfort can make everyday activities like reading and watching TV unbearable. Though medications may provide temporary relief, non-drug treatments may be a long-term solution for neck pain. ...

Pregnancy is a remarkable experience that has a profound effect on your physical and emotional well-being, and you want to enjoy every moment. But between the extreme exhaustion, nausea, and various aches and pains, you may find it hard to enjoy your pregnancy. On top of that, pregnancy comes with...

Having fewer bowel movements than usual or having a hard stool that’s difficult or painful to pass are signs of constipation. Many people experience this uncomfortable symptom, but the underlying cause can vary.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our chiropractic physician and family nurse practitioner, Dr. Trace Alexander, manages...

Eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are important for good health and weight management. But they’re not the only factors that influence your ability to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. We know how frustrating it is when you’re struggling to reach your weight goal despite putting in...

High blood pressure isn’t something you can feel, and it’s usually with you for life. But making changes to your diet can improve your blood pressure numbers and reduce your risk of complications. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, we take a holistic approach to health and wellness. Our chiropractic...

Athletes are competitive and push their bodies to the max to improve their skills and their game. But there’s a fine line between working out right and working out too much. Overdoing it strains the body and increases your risk of injury.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano and Addison,...

Many people turn to chiropractic care when they need help managing neck or back pain. Though chiropractors specialize in this type of care and offer many effective therapies, you don’t have to limit your visit to the chiropractor for pain conditions.  Chiropractors are holistic practitioners and create plans that benefit your overall...

Every year, about 50% of adults in the United States attempt to lose weight. Many of these people may turn to trendy diets, programs, or pills that promise fast results with little effort. We call these fad diets. Fad diets make big promises and may even help you drop unwanted pounds, but...

When you play sports, nothing hurts more than being benched because of a sports injury. Though you can’t prevent all sports injuries, there are steps you can take that might reduce your risk of getting hurt. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano and Addison, Texas, our experienced chiropractor...

Attaining and maintaining good health requires your active participation, but you don’t have to go about it all on your own. One of the key components of optimal health is good nutrition.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano and Addison, Texas, our experienced chiropractor and family nurse practitioner, Dr. Trace L. Alexander,...

Nearly 60 million adults in the United States have arthritis, which is the medical term for joint inflammation. Though there are many types of arthritis, treatment primarily focuses on relieving joint pain. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano and Addison, Texas, our experienced chiropractor and family nurse practitioner,...

Regular physical activity like playing sports is a great way to maintain good health. Unfortunately, physical activity requires pushing the body past its normal limits, which increases the risk of injury.  No one likes the pain and recovery that comes with a sports injury. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Plano...

Smartphones are portable computers. We use them to catch up on the news, respond to emails, and scroll through social media. But technology has a price, and it looks like your neck is paying it. Forward head posture (FHP) is when the position of your head is forward, with your...

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that dates back thousands of years. People all over the world use acupuncture to treat illnesses and support wellness. More and more people in the United States are turning to alternative therapies like acupuncture to relieve pain and improve health. At Legacy Pain and...

Whether your pain is from an acute injury or a degenerative condition, getting control over it is vital for healing and health. Though there are many safe and effective pain medications, you can gain control over your discomfort without drugs. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our chiropractic physician and...

Does it take a long time for your cuts to heal? Are you losing more hair than usual? These are signs you may have a nutritional deficiency.  Despite having an abundance of food, most Americans don’t eat a balanced diet, and nutritional deficiencies are common.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative...

Insomnia is a common problem, affecting 70 million people in the United States every year. Your inability to fall asleep or stay asleep may occur for any number of reasons, including hormonal changes. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our chiropractic physician and family nurse practitioner, Dr. Trace Alexander, provides hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to...

Fad diets make big promises, but fall short on long-term results. Avoiding fad diets is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our chiropractic physician, Dr. Trace Alexander, is certified in clinical nutrition and understands the lure of fad diets and...

Pain is an unpleasant sensation your nervous system uses as a signal to let you know something is wrong. In most cases, pain is an acute symptom caused by an illness or injury, and the pain goes away once your body heals. That’s not the case with chronic pain. This type...

Most people get their vitamin D from fortified foods (milk, cereal, bread) and sun exposure. However, there are certain groups of people that may not get enough vitamin D, like those who don’t spend a lot of time out in the sun, people of color (POC), and older adults. At Legacy...

Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Are your headache medications no longer helping you get relief? You may want to consider chiropractic care for your headaches. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, we take a multimodal approach to pain management because no single treatment works for everyone. And when it comes to headaches, daily use...

You rely on your joints to walk, climb, run, and lift. Any type of joint injury can make these types of activities impossible.  At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, we understand how joint injuries interfere with your active lifestyle. Our chiropractic physician, Dr. Trace Alexander, is a sports medicine expert...

Acupuncture is one of the primary treatments of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been used to treat a wide range of health concerns for nearly 2,000 years. Acupuncture use in the United States started in the 1970s and has become a popular alternative therapy. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative...

You may know how diet choices increase your risk of serious health problems like heart disease or cancer. But did you know that insufficient nutrition can affect the health and look of your hair? In fact, your hair might provide clues as to what nutrients are missing from your diet. Here at Legacy...

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are serious chronic diseases that put you at risk of developing other health complications. Obesity is a condition in which your body carries too much fat, and Type 2 diabetes causes abnormally high blood glucose levels. People with obesity are six times more likely to...

Every year about 50% of adults in the United States make attempts to lose weight by eating less, moving more, and making better food choices. Though their heart and efforts are in the right place, many adults continue to carry extra weight that puts them at risk of developing chronic...

Menopause is a normal biological stage in a woman’s life. Often referred to as the “change of life,” menopause means the end of your period and your ability to get pregnant. Though part of your aging process, the road to menopause can be rocky. A decrease in estrogen and progesterone...

Do you have painful muscle knots? Are they affecting your range of motion? Those muscle knots are known as trigger points and are common in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.  You may not give much thought to those tight bands of tissue, but trigger point therapy may relieve the tension...

Sinus allergies are most often caused by an environmental allergen such as pollen, mold, or dust mites. This makes it nearly impossible to avoid the allergen and the subsequent symptoms. When allergy medications fail to relieve your sinus allergies symptoms, you may be searching for an alternative option. Well, you’re...

Your body weight is one of the tools we use to assess overall health and risk of disease. Being overweight isn’t the same as being obese. However, being overweight may put you at risk of developing more serious health complications. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Trace Alexander —...

Chronic pain is a major health problem, affecting about 100 million people in the United States. This type of pain significantly affects quality of life, making it harder to work, be active, and spend time with those you love. September is Pain Awareness Month. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine,...

Playing sports is a fun way to get exercise. However, it also increases your risk of injury, whether from an accident, poor training, or improper use of equipment. Here at Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, our chiropractor, Dr. Trace Alexander, specializes in sports medicine. Though sports medicine helps heal sports...

Between morning sickness and fatigue, pregnancy takes its toll on your physical and emotional well-being. On top of these common side effects of pregnancy, many women also experience back and pelvic pain as their bodies change and their bellies grow. Though you can take certain types of over-the-counter pain medication...

Despite what you may see when you scroll through your social media feed, losing weight isn’t as easy as drinking a shake and following that fat-burning workout routine. Weight loss is hard, but probably not for the reasons you might think. Yes, to lose weight you need to make lifestyle...

If you’re physically active, a sports injury really puts a kink in your routine. Though you may be anxious to get back to your active lifestyle, stressing your injured body part before it completely heals may prolong your recovery or lead to another injury. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine,...

There is a commonly held belief that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice or simply a “diet that went too far.” But eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by eating behaviors that affect a person’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.  Treatment for eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach...

Pain is an unpleasant sensation your body uses to let you know something is wrong. The pain gives your body an opportunity to react and prevent further damage.  But pain isn’t always cut and dry with a known cause and effect, which may impede your efforts at finding an effective...

A decrease in sex hormone levels is a normal part of the aging process. Unfortunately, these hormonal changes usually come with a variety of symptoms that may affect your daily routine, as well as your overall health and wellness. To restore hormone balance and help you feel more like your...

Is your hair lacking its usual fullness and luster? Do you have tingling sensations in your fingers or toes? These may be signs of a nutrient deficiency.  Despite access to a wide variety of foods, most Americans fail to meet their daily vitamin and mineral needs from the food they...

Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing and a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It’s been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of health issues. Today, many people seek acupuncture for pain relief. However, more and more people are including acupuncture as part of...

You already know that exercise benefits your health in many ways. Regular physical activity improves your mood, helps you sleep better, and makes it easier for you to maintain a healthy weight, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, any type of exercise increases your risk of...

Although nearly half of all American adults attempt to lose weight every year, more than 70% are still carrying around an unhealthy amount of excess body weight.  Eat less, move more. It seems so easy, right? Unfortunately, diet and exercise aren’t the only things that you need to change when...

Not all headaches are the same. Secondary headaches are symptoms of a medical condition, like the kind you get with a sinus infection. Primary headaches are conditions in and of themselves, like a tension headache or a migraine.  You can also experience headaches from drinking too much alcohol, not getting...

Acupuncture is one of the oldest known schools of medicine. It’s part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of years. Even conventional health care has found that acupuncture is often an effective treatment approach that contributes to positive outcomes.  Dr. Trace Alexander at Legacy Pain and...

At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Trace Alexander rejects the notion that you are doomed to feeling tired and like a worn version of yourself as you age. Declining levels of testosterone are a normal part of aging, but if you have symptoms that disrupt your life, we have...