Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are a family of injuries affecting tendons, tendon sheaths, muscles, nerves and joints. They cause persistent or recurring pains most commonly in the neck, shoulders, forearms, hands, wrists, elbows and lower limbs. This type of injury occurs in a wide variety of settings, from sports […]
How to Make Your Anxiety Work for You Instead of Against You Anxiety is energy, and you can strike the right balance if you know what to look for. While some cases of anxiety are serious enough to require medical treatment, everyday anxiety is a fact of life […]
This has been a question that many people ask all the time. It is also a common phone call that states, “I won’t be coming into to the office because I am sick?” Well the answer is very simple. Did you know that your nervous system is the master controller […]
Recently I discovered that scientists in Chicago, have discovered “new clues” into what role the brain plays in chronic back pain (CBP). A lot of people I know don’t think that CBP has anything to do with aging or deterioration of the body. Here’s what I found. The investigators […]
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher (1788 – 1860) It’s okay to be skeptical about things. But learn the simple facts about today’s chiropractic and you won’t […]
I have a question for you to think about. Did you know headaches can result from a symptom, problem and or inflammation in the nerves of your neck? It’s something a lot of people just don’t think about or worry about in the scheme of things. The cervical spine, […]
There was a patient that came in and was complaining of have neck pain. After I talked to him he told me that he had had this for a long time. I asked him how long and he told me, “Oh about a year or so.” I then asked, “So […]
Shingles is something you definitely don’t want. It’s an illness caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, and the symptoms of shingles are similar to chicken pox. Shingles patients develop a rash that can affect the face, trunk and back. This nasty rash differs from chicken pox […]
That’s a good question, and here’s the answer in simple, understandable terms. Several evaluations of the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment have been published. Invariably, they include studies of manual therapies “other than” chiropractic treatments. Because the chiropractic approach is distinct from that of other professions, it is important to evaluate […]
Have you ever thought that a visit to the chiropractor could help manage your blood pressure? It turns out that chiropractic adjustments, especially those focused on the cervical (neck) area, can be quite helpful in this area. Various studies2 have shown that these specific chiropractic treatments can significantly impact blood pressure levels, sometimes […]