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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Body Type
Is there a relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and body mass index (BMI)? A 1994 study focused...
Other Causes of Back Pain to Consider
Between 80% and 90% of the general population will experience an episode of lower back pain (LBP) at...
Spinal Manipulation AFTER Surgery HELPS!
Unfortunately, low back pain (LBP) is something MOST of us cannot avoid. There is solid evidence that chiropractic...
How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Help My Neck Pain?
We all know what it’s like to have neck pain—whether it’s after a long drive, pinching the phone...
Fibromyalgia and Sleep — Is There a Connection?
Is there a connection between fibromyalgia (FM) and sleep disturbance? Let’s take a look! FM is a condition...
Driving While “INTEXTICATED”!
Is texting while driving any different than drinking and driving? One might argue that because there is no...
Neck Pain – Management Strategies
When you make an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation for your neck pain, your doctor of chiropractic will...
Can Pregnant Women Receive Chiropractic Care?
Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, and we all want to provide the best environment for both mom and...
Spondylolisthesis – What Is That?
Spondylolisthesis, or a slipped vertebra (as opposed to a slipped disk or herniated disk), describes when one vertebra...
Great Exercises for Wrist Pain
There are many conditions that affect the hand and wrist: tendonitis (strains), ligament injuries (sprains), as well as...
Chocolate – Is It Actually “Good” for Me?
Often referred to as a “sinful indulgence,” chocolate is usually not thought of as a healthy food choice....
Exercise Can Help Knee Osteoarthritis
In the face of musculoskeletal pain, it’s common to restrict activity. Unfortunately, doing so can weaken the muscles...
Do Cell Phones Cause Horns?
It’s not hard to argue that nearly everyone spends too much time on their electronic devices, especially smartphones....
Staying Active Helps the Lower Back
In the past, patients may have been prescribed bed rest by their family doctor for low back pain....
Is Whiplash the Cause of My Dizziness?
Whiplash, or better termed “Whiplash Associated Disorders” (WAD), is a condition that carries multiple signs and symptoms ranging...
Why Does My Back Hurt?
It’s been said that if you haven’t had back pain, just wait, because (statistically) some day you will!...
Fibromyalgia: A Whole Body Approach
Fibromyalgia is a complicated disorder that’s difficult to diagnose because it involves multiple body systems. As a result,...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Why Is It So Bad At Night
For those who have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), it’s no surprise that CTS is frequently most expressive during...
I’m Told I Have “Facet Syndrome” – What is it?
As stated in previous articles, low back pain (LBP) can arise from many different structures. Lumbar facet syndrome...
Whiplash and Tinnitus
While tinnitus is commonly associated with a ringing sound in the ears, it can also involve a buzzing,...
Tension vs. Migraine – What’s The Difference?
Most likely, everyone reading this article has had a headache at one time or another. The American Headache...
What Is Causing My Back Pain?
Low back pain (LBP) can arise from disks, nerves, joints, and the surrounding soft tissues. To simplify the...
Walking vs. Running
The focus on aerobic exercise is all around us. You can’t pass a magazine stand without being inundated...
Posture and Whiplash
Posture assessment is a key component of the chiropractic examination, and the posture of the head and neck...
Reducing the Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common of the many “entrapment neuropathies”— nerve pinches in the arms...
Pregnancy: Common Pains & Discomfort
Pregnancy: Common Pains & Discomfort What is vitally important to females but can also cause low back pain...
The Link Between Whiplash and Jaw Pain
While neck pain is most commonly associated with whiplash associated disorder (WAD), patients often report jaw or temporomandibular...
Can Chiropractic Help My Headaches
Everyone, well at least almost everyone, has had headaches from time to time, and we all know how...
Leg Pain and Shin Splints
Let’s be honest….Not all lower leg pain is due to shin splints. However, this is a very common...
Stop Blaming Your Heel Spur!!
What if I told you…that a heel spur is not the actual cause of your heel and foot...