The shoulder complex is comprised of four joints—glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic—that coordinate with one another so that we can perform numerous activities with our upper extremities. In addition to the aforementioned joints, there are several primary muscles that stabilize the shoulder and allow it to move in its three primary planes: front (anterior), back […]
Neck Exercises for Managing Headaches
Headaches are an all-too-common and disabling condition that are often accompanied by neck pain and stiffness, leading patients to try chiropractic care to see if a neck adjustment can help. The good news is that many headache sufferers do experience some degree of relief after chiropractic treatment, but why does care focused on the neck […]
The Three Phases of Whiplash
It’s estimated that as many as one million Americans experience a whiplash injury each year with many occurring as the result of rear-end collisions. While many whiplash patients do recover, a large percentage will experience ongoing symptoms that can persist for years or even lead to some degree of permanent disability. This is partly the […]
Exercise for Heart Patients
It’s well established that cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, of which coronary artery disease and heart failure are the most common. Even though there has been great progress in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for coronary artery disease and heart failure over the past 30 years, the prognosis remains poor, […]
Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome
Safety, Concerns, Chiropractic Care A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care provider who provides the first contact for a person with a new health concern. Historically, the primary care provider is a medical doctor (MD), an osteopathic doctor (DO), a physician assistant, certified (PA-C), or an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). The provider […]
Neck-Specific Exercises for Managing Whiplash
Individuals suffering from chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) may experience ongoing symptoms beyond neck pain such as dizziness, impaired balance, and difficulty with fine motor control of the upper limbs. It’s suspected that muscle activation patterns can change in response to injury to the soft tissues in the neck, which can hinder the function of the […]
Healthier Ageing and Independence
Activities of daily living (ADL) are defined as essential tasks a person would need to perform to maintain their own health and wellbeing. This encompasses both fundamental self-care tasks (like getting dressed, feeding oneself, bathing, using the restroom, and sitting, standing, and moving from one location to another) and more complex activities necessary for meeting […]
Managing Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic is a term derived from the Latin cervix, meaning neck, and the Greek genes, meaning produced by or originating from. In essence, cervicogenic means originating from the neck, and a cervicogenic headache is a headache that originates from the neck. Because this type of headache is a symptom resulting from the irritation of spinal […]
Delaying Knee Replacement
It’s estimated that nearly 800,000 knee replacements are currently performed in the United States each year. Due to the combination of ageing and poor lifestyle choices, researchers expect the number of annual total or partial knee arthroplasty procedures to triple by 2040. While many patients report significant improvements in pain and function following a knee […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is restricted as it passes through the wrist, resulting in symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb-side of the ring finger. While most often associated with repetitive hand movements—especially in […]