It’s been reported that educating the patient about their condition reduces unnecessary anxiety and fear, which in turn, allows a more swift resolution of their condition. The intensity of low back pain (LBP) can sometimes be so severe, the patient can hardly move without getting a sharp, knife-like pain that stops them in their tracks. […]
Headaches & Chiropractic Treatment
We are often asked, “..what can chiropractors do for headaches?” To answer this question, let’s look at what a patient might expect when they present with headache complaints. Previously, we reviewed the differences between tension-type headaches, migraine headaches, and dangerous types of headaches. Keeping that in mind, the history and examination will focus on differentiating […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Diagnosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects many people. The process by which it is diagnosed involves a careful history and examination that includes an orthopedic and neurological exam, special sensory tests (including vibrometry or neurometry), and sometimes special tests such as X-Ray, MRI, EMG/NCV. So, let’s discuss this process… HISTORY: When […]
Fibromyalgia – More Tips From Patients
Last month, we listed many great “pearls” of wisdom direct from patients suffering with Fibromyalgia (FM), some of which we would like to directly focus on this month and expand as these truly arise from the heart of the experienced and deserve more attention (plus, we couldn’t include them all last month and can expand on them now).
Whiplash – Biomechanics and Costs
Whiplash or cervical acceleration-deceleration disorder (CAD) is primarily associated with motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) and in particular, rear-end collisions. Last month, we discussed how CAD can be prevented and focused greatly on paying attention while driving and the position of the headrest. Whiplash is defined as an injury to the cervical spine (neck) caused by […]
Where Does Low Back Pain Come From?
“Where does the pain come from?” is probably the most commonly asked question we hear as chiropractors and frequently, the patient is not told the answer to this simple question. The problem is, the question is not so simple. This is because there are many structures in the low back that share a common nerve […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common complaint often associated with repetitive motion-related jobs. There are nine tendons traveling down the arm from the elbow that “merge” or come together in the relatively tight carpal tunnel, kind of like when four lanes of traffic suddenly narrow into one lane. We all know what happens […]
Dangerous Headaches
This article will address the topic of dangerous headaches. To keep this in perspective, most headaches are NOT dangerous. In fact, tension-type headaches and migraines are very common and remain the focus of most healthcare providers and patients who suffer from headaches. With that said, it’s important to discuss the signs and symptoms that might […]
Fibromyalgia – Tips From Real Patients
We have discussed fibromyalgia (FM) from many perspectives but what we haven’t done yet is listen to what actual FM patients have to say about what works and what doesn’t work. Rather than reading about what “the experts” say about FM and what to do for it, let’s take a different perspective – let’s talk […]
Whiplash: Can It Be Prevented?
Whiplash, also called cervical acceleration-deceleration disorder (CAD), often occurs as a result of automobile collisions. So, the question is raised, “…can it be prevented?” To answer this question, we must first consider the obvious facts about minimizing your distractions when you drive: intoxication; engaged conversation (especially if you’re trying to make eye contact); talking on […]
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