When you have neck pain, do you instinctively reach for that bottle of ibuprofen or acetaminophen? If so, is that the best option? Who can we trust for the answer? Since between 10-20% of the population suffer from chronic or persistent neck pain, this is a VERY IMPORTANT question! If we look at the literature […]
Fibromyalgia: Dietary Considerations (Part 1)
This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For Part 2, click here. For many sufferers, fibromyalgia (FM) is equivalent to fatigue and muscle pain. Though there are MANY symptoms associated with FM, these two are standouts! Last month, we discussed the importance of exercise (particularly walking), and prior topics have focused on […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – What Can I Do to Help? (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. In part one, we cited three primary goals of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) management that include the following: 1) physical management strategies; 2) chemical management strategies; and 3) self-management strategies. All three goals include a component that doctors of chiropractic […]
Low Back Pain – What To Do Immediately (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. Low back pain (LBP), as previously stated, will affect most (if not all) of us at some point in time. Knowing what to do when the warning signs occur is essential to avoiding a disabling level of LBP. Last month, […]
How The Low Back Functions and How to Avoid Back Problems
The Numbers Low back pain is one of the most thoroughly investigated health problems worldwide, yet both prevention and effective treatment are elusive and controversial. The National Library of Medicine of the United States displays nearly 25,000 articles when the key words “low back pain” are used (May 2014). Suffering with low back pain is […]
Low Back Pain – What To Do Immediately (Part 1)
This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For part 2, click here. Low back pain (LBP) will most likely strike all of us at some point , at least that’s what the statistics indicate. How we “deal with it” initially can be critical to its progression or cessation. Here are some “highlights” […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – What Can I Do to Help? (Part 1)
This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For Part 2, click here. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can arise as a result of a number of different causes and as such, treatment is guided by the specific needs of the individual and tailored to each individual case. With that said, there are specific […]
Tension-Type Headaches – Management Strategies
Headaches (HA) can significantly alter a person’s quality of life. Moreover, they can interfere and sometimes even prevent an individual from performing important activities such as going to work, attending school, or participating in group activities such as sports, music programs, holiday gatherings, and more. The focus of this month’s article is on tension-type headaches […]
Whiplash – Why Does it Happen?
Whiplash injuries are most commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions (MVC), although they can happen from anything that results in a sudden movement of the head — from slip and fall injuries, carnival rides, sports-related injuries, and more. When associated with MVCs, the terms “acceleration/deceleration injury” or “whiplash associated disorders (WAD)” are often applied, depending […]
Chiropractic and Allergy Care: PART 2
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. Continuing this topic from last month, we are discussing various vitamin, nutriceutical, and dietary approaches that show promise with some published evidence to benefit those of us struggling with allergies. The next herb to consider is: 6) Tinospora cordifolia as […]
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