Archives for 2014
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful, often debilitating,
progressive condition that occurs when a nerve in the wrist becomes
compressed. Let’s take a closer look at what CTS is and what can be done
for it!ONSET: Often, CTS starts with an
infrequent, vague sort of numbness or tingling that prompts us to
periodically shake [..]
Whiplash
is a common injury that is often ignored or improperly treated due to a
lack of understanding of the condition. Common whiplash symptoms
include (but are not limited to) neck pain/stiffness, headache, shoulder
pain and stiffness, dizziness, fatigue, jaw pain (TMJ symptoms), arm
pain, numbness and/or weakness, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears
(tinnitis), [..]
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just tell your chiropractor, primary
care doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant about how
you’re feeling and have the condition easily diagnosed and treated? With
fibromyalgia (FM), it NEVER works that way! Some doctors even think FM
is a mental issue and don’t believe it’s a “real” condition. [..]
Neck pain and stiffness are very common complaints, and these problems can come and go chronically for years, even decades. Numerous studies point to exercises and chiropractic care as two of the best approaches for gaining control over this common, potentially long-lasting, and sometimes disabling condition. However, focusing only on the neck may NOT be [..]
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons patients seek out Chiropractic care, and they appreciate being told what is causing their back pain. This is why doctors gather a careful and complete history from new patients and perform a physical examination. Once the "pain generator" is determined, a doctor can discuss [..]
Pathophysiology, Safety, Effectiveness IntroductionA pioneering study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 1994 (1). Researchers from Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California, performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations on 98 people who did not have back pain. Sixty-four percent of the 98 asymptomatic subjects were found to have abnormal lumber spine discs. [..]
When patients seek chiropractic care,
the focus is on improving ALL aspects of health, not just the
presenting complaint of back or neck pain. The “Triangle of Health” is
represented by an equilateral triangle where one side represents
structure (something that chiropractic SPECIFICALLY manages), chemical
(where we look closely at diet and nutrition), and emotional [..]
Whiplash
is a common problem following motor vehicle collisions and because
prevention is considered the best medicine, here are some tips to AVOID
car crashes altogether…Don’t eat, take your eyes off the road
while talking, fiddle with the radio, talk on your cell phone, or
text/play with apps while driving! The National Safety Council estimates [..]
Fibromyalgia
(FM) is a condition that the medical community has long had difficulty
defining. As previously stated, FM is often considered a
“musculoskeletal disorder” (MSK) because of the aches and pains it
produces in the muscles and joints. However, this is not really accurate
since FM includes many other symptoms beyond just severe muscle pain, [..]
Carpal tunnel syndrome
(CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it
travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist, possibly resulting in
numbness, tingling, and eventually weakness in the thumb and the index,
middle, and ring fingers. “True” CTS occurs when the median nerve is
pinched while it travels through [..]