Did you know that about one and six Americans experience neck pain in a given three month timeframe? Neck pain is one of the major causes of a work leave of absence, a work injury, and an overall reduced quality of life. It is true that some risk factors for neck pain are avoidable but […]
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Why Multiple Techniques Are Beneficial to Headaches
There are lots of different types of headaches and each type has an underlying cause that has to be addressed to achieve a satisfactory outcome. A 2020 study from the last two decades suggests that the best conservative, non-pharmaceutical approach for headaches could involve a top down or bottom up approach. When a headache is […]
Can Chiropractic Help Vertigo?
Vertigo is most commonly caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). In the bony labyrinth, there are three semicircular canals. Each canal contains a fluid called endolymph. Head movements result in this fluid bending the tiny cilia which lines the interior of the semicircular canals. The density of the endolymph explains the residual spinning symptoms […]
Discover How We Test Radicular Pain in the Arm
Pain is most commonly associated with muscle, tendon, or ligament injuries. Did you know that irritated nerves could actually be the primary source of your pain? There’s a chance you did not know this information, but luckily today, we will be talking all about it. Because of irritated nerves, tensile stretch or nerve compression could […]
Can Chiropractic Help Concussion?
Mild traumatic brain injury has been a major topic in the sports landscape within the past decade. Most patients recover within a few weeks, but some can experience ongoing issues. This is described as post concussive syndrome. Today, we will be taking a look at what current studies say about mild traumatic brain injury, and […]
Hip Pain & Limb Length
Many people have most likely never thought about whether their legs are equal in length or not and what problems may be caused if they are not even. A 2019 study found that about one and 10 adults have lower limbs that are equal length. The remaining 90% had a difference in like link. This […]
Exercise Saves Lives
Of all the prescriptions in the world, there is one which has the potential to reduce severity and even prevent many diseases. These include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis, certain cancers, depression, and dementia. With this prescription, there are very low risks for side effects too. This prescription is actually exercise! Adults who exercise […]
Risk Factors for Neck Pain
Neck pain is the cause of many different issues including work absences, injuries, and lowered quality of life. About 1 in 6 people experience neck pain in a given three month time frame. Today, we will be discussing how to combat this neck pain. Authors at the Department of Orthopedics at Duke University discovered that […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments
Pain, numbness, weakness, or other painful symptoms in the arm or wrist is classified as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Many CTS patients believe that surgery is the only solution for CTS. What if we told you that surgery is not the best treatment option for those with CTS, and can sometimes make symptoms worse? Today, […]
Does Coffee Slow the Brain?
Does coffee really help you focus? The answer is complicated. A 2021 study was conducted that concluded that a cup of coffee in the morning could actually have the opposite effect. Today, we will be taking a look at this study. 32 daily coffee drinkers, and 24 non coffee drinkers were each given a questionnaire […]
