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I’m a guy who likes facts.  That’s because I’m a chiropractor.  We’re medical health professionals and our area of medicine has been around for well over 100 years. But some people prefer myth to fact, persisting in their belief in their myth of choice, even in the face of evidence.  That makes me a little […]

When you’re having a sciatica attack, exercise is the furthest thing from your mind.  But that’s a big mistake. It hurts.  I know.  I treat people with sciatica regularly.  But exercise is one of the most useful tools in your toolbox if you’re seeking relief.  While it may sound counter-intuitive, exercising to decrease pain is […]

Patient-centered care is a departure from the standard approach in Western Medicine, which declares that the “doctor knows best”. OK. Doctors are trained intensively to provide medical care. That does not imply that their knowledge lives in isolation from the patient’s needs, desires and goals. The word “patient” itself points to a passive role, benignly […]

When the weather starts warming up, we emerge from our respective caves.  We realize that we’ve lost fitness ground over the long winter and that it’s time to shuck off the layers and return to lighter clothing for the spring and summer seasons. Many of us will panic at the thought of the beach and […]

The opioid epidemic and the human toll exacted by it are no secret.  But it’s not just a problem in the USA.  Opioids are highly addictive and everywhere you find them, you find lives destroyed by addiction to this pharmaceutical, sometimes leading to death. And opioids are on the streets of our towns and cities, […]

Everyone reading this has an interest in CrossFit.  That’s why you’re here.  So, you’ll all know how demanding CrossFit is on your bodies.  You know that’s why it’s such an effective training tool. But it’s effective because it places a great deal of stress on your physical systems – especially the musculoskeletal system. So, I’ve […]

Headaches are a painful fact of life for 9 of 10 Americans.  They can send you to bed clutching your head, with a pressing need for quiet and darkness.  Or they can be persistent and nagging.  Some headaches can cause nausea and vomiting, when severe. Many of us take them in stride, reaching for the […]

A lot of people ignore sprains and hobble about their normal, daily business without adequately caring for them and that’s a mistake.  While sprains aren’t serious, they do demand your care and attention.  You don’t even need to come see me.  You can manage a sprain with self-care. What’s a sprain, anyhow? Ligaments are what […]

Carpal tunnel is a malady of the modern era, it seems.  First described following World War II, carpal tunnel syndrome is classically associated with office workers and the condition affects more women than men. The physical reality of carpal tunnel is compression of the median nerve where it runs into the hand on the palm […]

Weightlifters look big and bulky, but they’re no strangers to herniated discs.  It’s a common problem that the weightlifting community tries to manage with equipment like supportive belts and foam rollers.  They know their spines are just as vulnerable as anyone’s. At Back & Body, we treat a lot of weightlifters who come in with […]