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At the end of a busy work week, many people look towards the weekend as a way to squeeze in active lifestyle fun and chores. This can mean home improvement projects or weekend sports. Sometimes, however, the “weekend warrior” can find themselves “overdoing it”. Rather than relying on pain medications—or looking forward to a future after surgery—the busy weekender can visit a … [Read more...]
Whiplash or WAD (Whiplash Associated Disorder) is a serious condition that can affect an individual’s activities of daily living and their overall quality of life. Most people associate whiplash with an automobile accident and that of course is the number one way to receive whiplash; however, whiplash (WAD) can also be from other accidents including: falls from ladders, roofs, horses, … [Read more...]
Do you ever wonder what exactly a Pinched Nerve is? Well, a pinched nerve happens when a boney prominence puts added pressure on a spinal or accessory nerve. This is also what happens sometimes with a spinal or extremity subluxation. A subluxation is a mis-alignment of the spine and/or extremities that may or may not put pressure on a spinal nerve root or accessory nerve. A pinched nerve … [Read more...]
As we age, hearing loss (presbycusis) is extremely common. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that one-third of all Americans between the ages of 65-75 and nearly half of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing Loss is primarily due to heredity and chronic exposure to loud noises over a period of time. Another factor is excessive build-up of … [Read more...]
What is that Popping Noise? During a Chiropractic manipulation, a patient may feel a crack or hear a pop in their back. Research shows that the popping noise is caused from small pockets of air in the tissue fluid that surround the joint. The air pockets ‘pop’ when the joint tissue is stretched during a spinal adjustment. The procedure does not cause any serious pain, but the patient … [Read more...]
It’s Built-In The natural cervical curve of the spine or “cervical lordosis” has several functions. First and foremost it allows the atlas and axis (two topmost vertebrae) of the spine to support the head properly, as the skull rests on the two vertebrae. Secondly, its innate structure allows for shock absorption from normal movement of the body. The last operation that cervical lordosis … [Read more...]
Also known as spinal osteoarthritis, spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the spine that can include one of several pathologies and attack the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions. The first type of problem that can occur in spondylosis deals with the intervertebral discs. The discs themselves can degenerate, weakening the support structure of the spine. A disc can bulge in a weak spot, … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from daily back aches and discomfort? Nearly 90% of all Americans will experience at least one bout of back pain within their lifetime. Back pain and discomfort is one of the most common reasons for work absenteeism. Employers are now taking significant notice and supplementing ergonomically-correct chairs and workstations versus the standard office furniture that contributes … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Causes Radiculopathy may include symptoms such as tingling, pain and loss of muscle control in the legs and arms. The cause of the problem could be a pinched nerve resulting in poor blood circulation, herniated discs that apply a lot of pressure to various nerves, and bone spurs. Patients that do manual work or play contact sports are more likely to develop radiculopathy than those … [Read more...]
Lower Back Pain Lower back discomfort can be caused by many different factors, such as a muscle strain, overusing the muscle, aging, a herniated disc, or even spinal stenosis. Lower back discomfort can become very unbearable if it is left untreated. It’s important to get a thorough assessment by your doctor or Chiropractor if your symptoms don’t subside, as this may be a sign of a more … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
