Even the suspicion of a concussion should be taken very seriously. Any trauma to the head must be viewed as a serious matter which requires a careful and vigilant response. Concussions can be sneaky, so it’s important to maintain a watch on anyone who may have suffered a concussion, at work, play, or as the […]
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The Strain Texting Can Put On Your Cervical Spine
One of the most prevalent cultural phenomena of recent years is that of texting. Everywhere you look, people are transfixed by the screens of their mobile devices, gazing intently into these all-knowing portals to the world. And while they’re gazing and their thumbs are furiously pounding out text after text, they’re straining their cervical spines. […]
Sitting and Spinal Compression
The jury’s in. Sitting can have a heavy impact on the health of your spine. It can even lead to spinal compression. The trick is to sit properly. Not only that, but using ergonomic aids can help you achieve a spine-smart sitting posture. In this post, we’ll talk about sitting and spinal compression and how […]
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
As a chiropractor, I’m certainly expected to be something of a cheerleader for my chosen vocation. But I’m an enthusiastic one. I will jump the highest and scream the loudest, because I’m proud of my profession. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic who wants you to know there’s a lot more to chiropractic than cracking […]
Spinal Decompression Therapy – Stop Pain & Avoid Surgery
I often discuss what an excellent support chiropractic care is for pain and to help you avoid surgery. This post is dedicated to spinal decompression therapy and how it’s a contemporary answer to traditional traction. I know a lot of people don’t like that word (traction), but spinal decompression is very different from this earlier […]
The Role of Physical Therapy In Chiropractic Treatment
We’ve discussed the benefits of combining chiropractic care with acupuncture in another post. In this post, we’ll examine the role of physical therapy in chiropractic treatment. While some may find it unusual to talk about these two practices in the same breath, it’s the heart of our work at Back & Body. Our multi-disciplinarian care […]
Benefits of Combining Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture
I’m very proud to be associated with Back & Body Medical. That’s due in larger measure to the multi-disciplinarian model we work from here. While chiropractic is a standalone medical discipline, combining it with the other medical areas available here provides our patients with comprehensive care that addresses them as unique people. These human bodies […]
Whiplash – Is It Muscle, Ligament, or Both?
Whiplash hurts. When the head is rapidly propelled first forward, then back, the result can be a major pain in the neck. When whiplash happens, no one sees it coming. It all happens so fast, including that forward and back whipping of the head. Because the average human head weighs between 10 and 13 pounds, […]
What’s Better for Neck Pain – Medication or Chiropractic?
If you read my blog regularly, you’re probably aware that I’m not a huge fan of using medications as a silver bullet to address pain. Unfortunately, there are lot of doctors out there who don’t agree with me, writing prescriptions for pain, instead of referring patients to someone like me, who can resolve the pain’s […]
How Chiropractic Care Helps Runners
Running is a demanding sport. It can ask a lot from your body, so you should be giving your body something back. What a lot of runners aren’t aware of is how useful chiropractic care can be when applied as a preventative measure. Chiropractic isn’t just for bodies in pain. It’s a maintenance tool that’s […]