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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 […]

I needn’t tell any of you reading that everything in your body is connected.  You all know that the knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone. But when you have gait problems, the effects can cascade upwards. The impact on your knees can be catastrophic if you’re not walking correctly. This post asks the question […]

While it’s true that everyone needs to exercise to be in the possible health, it’s easy to overdo it.  And while you’re overdoing it, you’re not observing proper form, or approaching exercise in a systematic way that derives its full benefit to your body. This post is going to provide a list of common exercise […]

Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep is tough.  You toss and turn.  You avoid coffee after a certain hour.  You count sheep.  But nothing works. So, maybe it’s your mattress. You may want to ask yourself how long you’ve been sleeping on the mattress you have now.  If the answer eludes you, then let me […]

Chronic low back pain affects so many people.  Here at Back & Body, I see plenty of people with this complaint, so I thought I’d set aside a little space on this blog to advise people about what they can do to ease the pain, with self-care. Of course, self-care only goes so far.  Also, […]

Ah, the heat vs. ice debate.  One of the great conundrums of our time.  While I may sound sarcastic (maybe just a bit), the struggle is real.  I’ve been asked this question more times than I’ve eaten breakfast, so I’m committing a brief written response to the internet in the form of this blog post. […]

You’re driving along, minding your own business. You think you have it all worked out.  You’re a defensive driver, with an excellent driving record. But accidents happen, no matter how hard you try to avoid them.  You can’t control what other drivers do and sometimes, those other drivers are under the influence of alcohol or […]

As a chiropractor, I’m committed to helping patients find effective ways to manage and relieve pain without resorting to pharmaceutical options.  It’s part of what chiropractors do, as medical professionals. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ll know that the USA is currently in the throes of an epidemic of opioid addiction.  This medication […]

Runners have a strange relationship with their feet.  They need those puppies to run, but they also take a beating while supporting runners.  They’re the foundation of the body, hitting the track, trail, or tarmac repeatedly. For long distances runners, this feature of running can be a burden.  When calluses and blisters develop, runners go […]