The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament situated in the knee joint that firmly connects the femur to the tibia, providing stability when flexing and extending the knee. The ligament can tear when the knee experiences excessive stress or trauma, such as a direct impact, incorrect landing from a jump or fall, sudden deceleration, […]
Neck-Focused Treatment May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, inflammatory, chronic, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Among the myriad symptoms that characterize the condition, about 80% of MS patients have sensory and motor impairment ranging from very mild to very severe. While there’s no cure for MS, recent studies have found that chiropractic care directed […]
Managing Whiplash-Related Concussion Symptoms
Though we typically associate neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion with whiplash associated disorders, a symptom that’s gaining attention in the research community in recent years is mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which is also known as concussion, post-concussive syndrome, and persistent post-concussion syndrome. In particular, it appears that chiropractic may have a role […]
Low Back Pain and The Importance of Sleep
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it’s estimated 619 million people suffer an episode each year. By 2050, it’s expected this total will jump to 843 million! In addition to the direct and indirect effects low back pain can have on the individual patient, the overall healthcare costs and productivity […]
Cervical Angina and Chiropractic Care
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It may also be referred to as coronary artery disease and/or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The most up-to-date epidemiological data from the Global Burden of Disease dataset which collates data from a large number of sources, including research studies, hospital registries, and government reports, indicates that […]
The Whiplash Chiropractic Patient Experience
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is the term that properly describes the injuries sustained as a result of the sudden acceleration-deceleration of the head and neck, most commonly during a motor vehicle collision. In many instances, patients seek out chiropractic care to address the myriad symptoms linked to WAD such as pain, stiffness, muscle spasm, headache, cognitive […]
A Multi-Pronged Treatment Approach for Neck Pain
Non-specific mechanical neck pain is a common condition that affects up to 70% of the population at some point during their lifetime, and between 15-20% may have some degree neck pain at any given moment. The descriptor non-specific refers to the fact the condition arises from musculoskeletal strain or dysfunction in the neck region in […]
Managing Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Musculoskeletal conditions, including hip-related pain, are a leading cause of pain and disability and represent the second-largest global contributor to years lived with disability. Among hip-related pain conditions, the most common is femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI). In fact, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome affects up to 15% of young adults and is a leading cause of hip […]
Halting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is restricted as it passes through the wrist on its way to the hand. The condition typically comes on gradually and intermittently causing many sufferers to hold off on seeking care until the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness becomes too much of a […]
Glute Weakness and Low Back Pain
While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain. For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect pelvic tilt, which in turn can […]