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You may think it’s odd to discuss low back pain (LBP) from the perspective of spinal fusion because as chiropractors, we do not perform surgery and so, why discuss it? It is important that we discuss research such as this so we can make the informed treatment decisions with our patients after we’ve considered all [..]

Have you ever been told (or at least heard it said): If you could just drop a few pounds, your low back pain would improve? It’s pretty well accepted that excess weight contributes to low back pain. So, if that’s the case, which dietary approach is "…the best?" Even though weight loss is very important, [..]

When patients present with neck pain, they always ask, "Where is the pain coming from?" Of course, this can only be answered after a careful history and thorough evaluation is completed by their doctor of chiropractic. Let’s take a closer look at what this involves... The History: This includes a careful description of how the [..]

The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is commonly associated with repetitive motions or working long hours with fast hand movements such as on an assembly line or food packing line, serving tables, or using a computer keyboard and mouse. However, there are many other possible causes that are less commonly discussed such as pregnancy [..]

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that has produced more diverse opinions from researchers and physicians than almost any other. This has made finding a healthcare provider who is willing to manage the FM patient very challenging. Similarly, patient perceptions vary widely from those who strive to live a normal life despite their symptoms vs. those [..]

Whiplash is a non-medical term for a condition that occurs when the neck and head move rapidly forwards and backwards or sideways at a speed so fast the neck muscles are unable to stop the movement from happening. This sudden force results exceeds the normal range of motion of the neck, causing injury to the [..]

Previously, we discussed the relationship between low back pain and balance, particularly our unfortunate increased tendency to fall as we age. Let's look at ways to improve our balance by learning specific exercises that utilize the parts of the nervous system that regulate balance or proprioception—particularly, the cerebellum (the part of the brain that regulates [..]

Previously, we discussed the relationship between low back pain and balance, particularly our unfortunate increased tendency to fall as we age. Let's look at ways to improve our balance by learning specific exercises that utilize the parts of the nervous system that regulate balance or proprioception—particularly, the cerebellum (the part of the brain that regulates [..]

Neck pain is a very common problem affecting up to 70% of the adult population at some point in life. Though there are specific causes of neck pain such sports injuries, car accidents, or simply sleeping in an awkward position, the vast majority of the time, no direct cause can be identified and thus the [..]

There are many different exercises that can be done for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and we’ve discussed some of these in the past.To understand "why" gliding exercises are helpful, let’s review the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There are 9 tendons that move through the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist. This confined space is [..]

There are many different exercises that can be done for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and we’ve discussed some of these in the past.To understand "why" gliding exercises are helpful, let’s review the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There are 9 tendons that move through the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist. This confined space is [..]

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that is characterized by widespread, generalized pain "all over" the body that does not follow any specific anatomical pathway like the course of a nerve, muscle, or blood vessel. It is often diagnosed only after all other conditions have been eliminated by using various testing approaches such as blood tests, [..]