Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a condition that affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, often causing pain, stiffness, clicking, and difficulty moving the jaw. It’s estimated that between 50% and 66% of adults will experience at least one short-lived episode of TMD in their lifetime that resolves on its own. However, approximately 5–12% may go […]
Conservative Treatment for ACL Rupture
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of connective tissue inside the knee joint that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). Its primary role is to help stabilize the knee by preventing excessive forward movement and rotation of the tibia. Unlike muscles, ligaments like the ACL are not designed […]
Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremities
Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are a broad diagnostic category characterized by musculoskeletal injuries that develop gradually due to microtraumas that cannot fully heal because of repeated stress, force, or awkward postures over time. Since many occupations and hobbies involve repetitive motions, CTDs commonly affect the arms and hands. Examples include: Carpal tunnel syndrome results from […]
Spinal Pain in Schoolkids from Backpack Use
While findings vary across studies, research generally agrees that some degree of spine pain is common in school-aged children—from elementary school through middle and high school. Multiple factors can contribute to spine pain in students, and one that routinely appears in the literature is backpack use. The issue is not necessarily backpack use itself, but […]
The Cyclic Nature of Low Back Pain
In April 2025, an important study was published in the journal Medicina, titled (1): Dynamic Cycle of Low Back Pain: A 17-Year, Population-Based Study Analyzing the National Health Insurance Service Data in South Korea The objective of this study was to describe the long-term recurrence patterns and healthcare utilization associated with low back pain (LBP) […]
The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome New Patient Experience
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the palm and the thumb, index, middle, and radial (thumb-side) half of the ring finger. Because the symptoms often develop slowly and intermittently, individuals frequently ignore them or […]
Various Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down one or both legs. The most common cause of sciatica is lumbar disk herniation, which compresses or irritates one of the nerve roots that make up the sciatic nerve. […]
Text Neck Syndrome and Chiropractic Care
Neck pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and after low back pain, it’s the second most common reason people seek chiropractic care. In the past two decades, a new contributor to neck pain has emerged: text neck syndrome, a condition linked to prolonged use of smartphones and other digital devices. Text neck syndrome […]
Potential Whiplash Neck Pain Generators
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) refer to a group of symptoms that can arise after the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck—most commonly during rear-end automobile collisions. Of the many whiplash symptoms, neck pain is the most frequently reported. However, the neck is a complex structure composed of various components that can be affected […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the narrowing of spaces within the lower spine, which can compress either the spinal cord or nerve roots. This pressure can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness—either locally or radiating down the legs—especially during activities that involve spinal extension (e.g., bending backward or prolonged standing) or compressive […]