When discussing stroke prevention, attention often centers on personal health factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and physical inactivity. While these are important contributors, growing research suggests that environmental exposures—such as air pollution, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, nighttime noise, and artificial light—may also influence stroke risk. Fine particles released by vehicle exhaust, industrial […]
Women Face a Greater Risk of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash is a common neck injury that occurs when a sudden force causes the head and neck to move rapidly, often during a rear-end vehicle collision. This movement can strain the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues that support the cervical spine, or neck, leading to neck pain, stiffness, headaches, shoulder discomfort, and reduced range […]
What Is Guyon’s Canal Syndrome?
Ulnar tunnel syndrome, also known as Guyon’s canal syndrome, is a condition that occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes compressed or irritated as it passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called Guyon’s canal. This tunnel is located on the palm side of the wrist, bordered by small wrist bones and enclosed by ligaments […]
Ankle Sprains Can Affect Long-Term Musculoskeletal Health
Ankle sprains are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, often occurring when the foot twists or rolls beyond its normal range of motion. Although many people recover with appropriate care, others experience lingering pain, stiffness, or instability that can affect how they walk, run, and perform everyday activities. Emerging research suggests that the consequences of […]
Bruxism: Can Chiropractic Care Help?
Bruxism involves repetitive jaw-muscle activity, including clenching or grinding the teeth, that can occur during sleep or while awake. While occasional teeth grinding may not cause noticeable problems, frequent or forceful episodes can contribute to jaw pain, headaches, tooth wear, and discomfort around the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Common management strategies include stress reduction, behavioral changes, […]
Stressors That Influence Recurrent Low Back Pain Risk
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and the number one reason people seek chiropractic treatment. When treating low back pain, chiropractors often recommend self-care strategies designed to help patients recover from their current episode and reduce the risk of future episodes. These may include spinal stabilization exercises and general exercise […]
Chiropractic Care and Vascular Safety: Updating the Science
Spinal Manipulation/Adjustment Joints have three distinct ranges-of-motion (1). Active Motion is the range that people can do on their own. Passive Motion is the range that people can do with stretching, or another person can assist them with. Periarticular Paraphysiological Space motion requires joint manipulation. All of these motions are accomplished without any injury to […]
The Neighborhood’s Influence on Health
Healthy living is often framed as a series of personal choices—what to eat, how much to exercise, or when to go to bed. However, the environment surrounding those choices may matter as well. Research suggests that neighborhood features such as greenery, walkability, and access to everyday services may be associated with measures of cardiovascular, metabolic, […]
Early Manual Therapy May Speed Whiplash Recovery
Whiplash happens in an instant, but the effects of the injury can continue long afterward. The sudden movement of the head and neck can injure muscles, joints, and other tissues, resulting in pain, stiffness, and difficulty with everyday head and neck movements. While recovery varies from person to person, research suggests that introducing appropriate manual […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Looking Beyond the Wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the median nerve is compressed or irritated as it passes through the wrist. Because this nerve supplies sensation to parts of the hand and helps control certain muscles, irritation can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or difficulty gripping objects. However, the median nerve does not begin at the wrist. It […]
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