One of the best reference books pertaining to the spine is appropriately titled: The Spine The editors of The Spine are Richard Rothman, MD, PhD, and Frederick Simeone, MD. When the second edition of their book was published in 1982, Dr. Rothman was a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, […]
Whiplash – The Cause of Pain
Many whiplash patients ask questions like, “…why do I hurt so much now, but hardly hurt at all right after the accident?” Or “…why can neck pain after a minor car collision last so long?” In a low-speed collision, the pain and dysfunction that auto collision victims experience likely stems from injured soft tissues. This […]
Chiropractic Treatment Considerations
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness in the musculoskeletal system. There are many treatment approaches available for joint and soft tissue pain management but few studies have looked at the long-term benefits of such treatments. One study looked at both the short-term and the long-term effects of using connective […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Chiropractic vs. Medical Treatment
There are many patients who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In fact, CTS is one of the most common work-related injuries. In spite of multiple studies that show the benefits of chiropractic treatment for patients suffering from CTS, many medical doctors are unaware of the studies and still tell their patients that chiropractic treatment […]
Oh, My Aching… Leg?
Certain low back conditions can give rise to more than just lower back pain. To understand this better, a short “anatomy lesson” is appropriate. The spine can be divided into two halves: front and back. The structures in the front half include the larger, heavier bones called vertebral bodies and the shock absorbing cushions that […]
Spinal Segmental Spondylosis
In 1921, physician Henry Winsor, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania, performed meticulous necropsies on 50 cadavers, and published the results in the journal Medical Times. A unique interest of Dr. Winsor was the stages of spinal dysfunction and spinal degenerative disease. Dr. Winsor discovered that 49 of the 50 cadavers displayed minor curvatures of […]
Headaches: A Self-Assessment of Function
Headaches are a very common problem seen in chiropractic offices. They can vary from mild and barely noticeable to extreme, so much so that it results in total disability where a sufferer is restricted to bed rest in a dark, quiet room. One inexpensive, reliable method to track a patient’s progress is a self-administered test […]
The Many “Faces” of Whiplash
Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) usually result in injuries to the neck and upper back. However, there are often other complaints that can occur immediately or after a delayed time frame. The mechanism of injury or “how did the accident happen?” is very important in this regard. For example, a low-speed crash that occurs at 5-10 […]
Some Headache Causes and Solutions
There are many people who frequently suffer from headaches, some even on a daily basis. Many feel this is “normal.” In fact, when they visit a chiropractor for the first time for what they believe to be an unrelated issue, they may not even bring it up. They may only discuss it after being asked […]
Fibromyalgia (FM) – Diagnosis and Management Strategies
Until recently, fibromyalgia (FM) was felt to be a condition that could only be diagnosed after eliminating other conditions that are more “testable.” While recent studies indicate the possibility that someday MRI and/or blood tests may be used as part of the diagnosis process, it doesn’t change the difficulty doctors and patients face when it […]
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