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Chiropractic – "Only Proven Effective Treatment" for Chronic Whiplash

Chiropractic – "Only Proven Effective Treatment" for Chronic Whiplash

You might have wondered, "who should I go to for treatment of my whiplash problem?" You have many choices available in healthcare ranging from drug related approaches such as narcotic medications to natural forms of treatment such as chiropractic, exercise, and meditation with many others in between. Trying to figure out which approach or perhaps [..]

Spinal Segmental Spondylosis

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 [..]

Oh, My Aching… Leg?

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 lie [..]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Chiropractic vs. Medical Treatment

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 [..]

Chiropractic Treatment Considerations

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 tissue [..]

Whiplash – The Cause of Pain

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 [..]

Headaches:  A Self-Assessment of Function

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 called [..]

Low Back Pain And Its Many Causes

Low Back Pain And Its Many Causes

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints presenting to chiropractic offices and remains one of the most challenging conditions to manage because there are so many causes. Some of its causes include the obvious such as over-lifting, over-use activities such as sports injuries (bowling, golfing, skiing, tennis, football, etc.), raking leaves, [..]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Its Many Causes

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Its Many Causes

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints presenting to chiropractic offices and remains one of the most challenging conditions to manage because there are so many causes of LBP. Some of its causes include the obvious such as over-lifting, over-use activities such as sports injuries (bowling, golfing, skiing, tennis, football, etc.), [..]

Fibromyalgia (FM) – Diagnosis and Management Strategies

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 comes to [..]

Some Headache Causes And Solutions

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 if [..]

The Many "Faces" of Whiplash

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 [..]