Last month, we covered the first two of four primary goals when it comes to the chiropractic management of neck pain (#1 – Pain Management and #2 – Structural realignment). This month, we will conclude this discussion with #3 – Functional Restoration and #4 – Prevention. 3) FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION: Restoring function basically allows the patient […]
Whiplash – What is It?
Whiplash—or “whiplash associated disorders” (WAD)—is a relatively common injury usually linked with a motor vehicle collision (MVC) during which the head is whipped forwards and backwards (when rear-ended) or sideways (if T-boned). Let’s look at some facts: 1) WAD is often ignored or mistreated due to a lack of understanding about the condition. 2) WAD […]
Chiropractic Care and X-Rays for Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool utilized by most healthcare providers. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how they are used by both medical practitioners and chiropractors. X-rays are a form of radiation (similar to light […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome “Home Remedies”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) results in pain, numbness, tingling, grip strength weakness, interrupted sleep, and can interfere with work, social family, and recreational activities. Symptoms can radiate up the forearm and down into the fingers making tasks that require intricate finger movements very difficult. Many of us know someone who has had carpal tunnel surgery, […]
Cervical Artery Dissection AND Cervical Spine Manipulation
DEFINITIONS Scientific research articles use words that have important meanings in interpreting the value of a study. Such important words include: Correlation / Association Causation Reverse Causation We will use the words correlation and association as being synonymous, or as being the same. Correlation (association) (1): There is a relationship between two or more variables. […]
Migraine Headache
Pathoanatomy and Management Options Understanding the Upper Cervical Spine The strict definition of migraine headache is (8): The headache must last 4 to 72 hours. The headache must be associated with nausea and/or vomiting, or photophobia, and/or phonophobia. The headache must be characterized by 2 of the following 4 symptoms: unilateral location throbbing pulsatile quality […]
Chiropractic and Leg Length
Because the spinal cord is housed by the spine and the exiting nerve roots communicate with the autonomic nerves that basically run our organ function, maintaining alignment of the spine and pelvis is very important to minimize nerve irritation and subsequent health-related problems. The focus of this article is on leg length, its effect on […]
Whiplash – The Power of Positive Thinking!
When discussing the topic of whiplash injury recovery, prompt assessment, treatment, education, reassurance, and advice can be VERY EFFECTIVE in helping the injured crash victim improve during the acute stage of the injury (the first three months). But after three months, when the condition becomes more chronic, which interventions are the most beneficial? More specifically, […]
Chiropractic Management of Neck Pain (Part 1)
Neck pain is a very common condition that drives many patients to seek chiropractic care. Treatment planning typically includes four primary goals: 1) Pain Management; 2) Structural Realignment; 3) Functional Restoration; and 4) Maintenance / Prevention. 1) PAIN MANAGEMENT: Getting rid of pain is the primary focus of ALL patients in the early stages of […]
Fibromyalgia and Vitamin D Deficiency
Utilizing dietary approaches to help with fibromyalgia (FM) management has been our main topic these past two articles and serves as GREAT background information for this month’s topic: Vitamin D and its role in the management of pain associated with FM. Let’s take a look! Vitamin D is found in foods such as fish, eggs, […]
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