Posts Tagged ‘Chiropractic’
Electronic Tablet-Related Neck Pain
When individuals use their smartphone, they often adopt an awkward posture in which their head rests forward of their shoulders. This forward head posture, or “text neck,” places added strain…
Read MoreThe Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica
Sciatica: What You Need to Know The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower back down your buttocks and through your legs. When…
Read MoreGreater Access to Chiropractic Reduces Low Back Pain Costs
Not only is low back pain a musculoskeletal condition that will affect nearly everyone at least once in their lifetime, but it also accounts for a significant portion of all…
Read MoreChiropractic Care for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury in the United States. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 6.7 million car accidents in…
Read MorePre-Surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Outside of an emergency situation, such as a wrist fracture, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome generally recommend exhausting non-surgical options before consulting with a surgeon. But how well are…
Read MoreNeck Pain and Cervical Disk Derangements
There are several musculoskeletal disorders associated with the disks of the cervical spine that can cause pain and affect function. Let’s discuss the various types of these pain-generating disk derangements,…
Read MoreNeck Pain and Cervical Disk Derangements
There are several musculoskeletal disorders associated with the disks of the cervical spine that can cause pain and affect function. Let’s discuss the various types of these pain-generating disk derangements,…
Read MoreA Different Perspective on Chronic Whiplash
It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash associated disorders (WAD) patients will continue to experience long-term symptoms that interfere with their ability to carry out activities of daily living.…
Read MoreTreatment for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
While it may sound confusing, the most common type of neck pain is non-specific neck pain; that is, neck pain that occurs in the absence of an underlying disease or…
Read MoreLow Back Pain: An Ice Pack or the Hot Tub?
Many patients perform some self-care when they first hurt their lower back, hoping this will keep them out of a doctor’s office. While home remedies can sometimes make the pain…
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