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What Kind of Headache Do I Have?

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This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For Part 2, click here. Headaches come in several different sizes, shapes, and colors, so to speak. In fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS (International Headache Society) 152-page manual (PDF) lists MANY different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed […]

Reverse Causality In Whiplash Compensation and Recovery

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Pain perception and psychology are linked. As with the chicken-and-the-egg scenario, a question arises: what comes first? Does an abnormal psychological profile cause chronic pain? Or Does chronic pain cause an abnormal psychological profile? The relationship between the link of pain perception and psychology is particularly important in cases where compensation is involved. It is […]

Chiropractic and Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)

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The term “angina pectoris” refers to chest pain. Angina is classified into three groups: 1. stable angina (or, “effort angina”); 2. unstable angina (“crescendo angina”); and 3. microvascular angina (“syndrome X angina”). The 3rd type is caused by narrowing of the tiny blood vessels supplying the heart muscle and the symptoms vary, making it less […]

Fibromyalgia, Sleep and Restless Leg Syndrome

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Fibromyalgia (FM) and sleep dysfunction seem to go hand in hand. In fact, most people who have FM complain of problems associated with sleeping. Sleep problems can include difficulty falling asleep with or without waking up one to multiple times a night. Also, the inability to reach “deep sleep” results in waking up feeling un-restored. […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Self-Help Management Options

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most investigated, researched, and talked about disorder when it comes to work-related injuries to the upper extremities because it is often the cause of so much lost work time, disability costs, and the source of financial hardship for many of its sufferers. So, the questions are: Is there a […]

Low Back Pain and Sleep – Part 3

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For the last 2 months, we’ve discussed the importance of sleep and its effect on low back pain (LBP). Last month, we offered 9 ways to improve sleep quality, and this month we will conclude this topic with 11 more. Sleep deprivation has been called, “…an epidemic” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To achieve and maintain good health, we must ensure restorative sleep! Here are additional ways to do that (continued from last month):

Low Back Pain and Sleep – Part 2

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Last month, we discussed the relationship between sleep deprivation and low back pain (LBP) and found that LBP can cause sleep loss AND sleep loss can cause LBP. It’s a 2-way street! This month, we will look at ways to improve your sleep quality, which in return, will reduce your LBP. There are many ways we can improve our sleep quality. Here are some of them:

How Does Chiropractic Help Headaches?

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Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. Many patients with headaches benefit significantly from adjustments made to the upper cervical region. So, the question is, how does adjusting the neck help headaches? To help answer this question, let’s look at a 2011 study that examined this exact issue… It’s been […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Natural Treatment Options

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition characterized by pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the hand. This includes the palm and the 2nd, 3rd, and half of the 4th finger, usually sparing the thumb. Another indication of CTS is weakness in grip strength such as difficulty opening a jar or even holding a coffee cup. […]