Low back pain, or LBP, is a very common condition which affects the lumbar spine, or the lower section of the spine. Approximately more than 3 million cases of LBP are diagnosed in the United States aline every year and about 80 percent of adults worldwide experience low back pain at some point during their lifetime. Low back pain is… Read More
Chiropractic Management of Low Back Pain and Low Back-Related Leg Complaints: A Literature Synthesis Chiropractic care is a well-known complementary and alternative treatment option frequently used to diagnose, treat and prevent injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Spinal health issues are among some of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care, especially for low back… Read More
Crash: Few instances shatter our normal world into pieces more quickly than an automobile accident. Never expected, a wreck causes bodily injury, stress, and, in some cases, ongoing financial litigation issues. Unfortunately, the vast number of vehicles on the road today, as well as drivers' penchant for distracted driving, dramatically increases an individual's chances of being involved in a crash.… Read More
Based on statistical findings, approximately more than three million people in the United States are injured in an automobile accident every year. In fact, auto accidents are considered to be one of the most common causes for trauma or injury. Neck injuries, such as whiplash, frequently occur due to the sudden back-and-forth movement of the head and neck from the… Read More
Chiropractic Care: Our neck is a busy body part. It holds up and turns our head, allowing us to see, hear, and speak in the direction we choose. Although the neck is a real "team player" it's a bit of a diva, meaning it's fairly delicate. There are many ways everyday motion injures the neck, ending up causing pain, decreased… Read More
Soccer is one of the most popular team sports in the United States, and offers an excellent form of exercise to children and adults alike. Unfortunately, the nature of the sport, the repeated movement and the chance of collision, add up to quite a few opportunities for injury. Lower and upper extremity injuries, overuse injuries, and head, neck, and face… Read More
Back pain is one of the most common causes people visit their healthcare professional every year. A primary care physician is often the first doctor who can provide treatment for a variety of injuries and/or conditions, however, among those individuals seeking complementary and alternative treatment options for back pain, most people choose chiropractic care. Chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis,… Read More
The late nineties were an era of strong debate on the issue of genetically modified food and organisms in the UK. Controversy surrounded both the scientific and political aspects of GM, with government advisory bodies being accused of biased behavior and concerns being raised over the ethical issues of the science behind GM. At lunch, a bowl of good vegetable-based… Read More
In association with professional experience in fitness and chiropractic care, symptoms of back pain have been determined to improve in people who participate in physical activity and exercise, as directed by a physiotherapist, or physical therapist, or any other healthcare professional, such as a chiropractor. Various complementary and alternative treatment options for back pain also involve the use of functional fitness… Read More
Attributed from a personal perspective, as a practicing chiropractor with experience on a variety of spinal injuries and conditions, back pain is one of the most common health issues reported among the general population, affecting about 8 out of 10 individuals at some point throughout their lives. While many different types of treatments are currently available to help improve the… Read More
Respiratory Health Abstract: Diet and nutrition may be important modifiable risk factors for the development, progression and management of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This review examines the relationship between dietary patterns, nutrient intake and weight status in obstructive lung diseases, at different life stages, from in-utero influences through childhood and into adulthood.… Read More
Proof: Understanding clinical and experimental evidence, manual therapies, or manipulative therapies, are physical treatments that utilize skilled, hands-on techniques, such as manipulation and/or mobilization, used by a physical therapist, among other healthcare professionals, to diagnose and treat a variety of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Spinal manipulation/mobilization has been determined to be effective for back pain, neck pain, headache and… Read More
Baseball Injuries: The crack of a ball against your bat, good! The crack of a back or shoulder, bad! Baseball, the nationwide pass time, heats up in summer. From little league on up, individuals enjoy swinging the bat and running the bases. Unfortunately, the movements baseball requires can wreak havoc on a person's body, leaving them with strained backs, hurt… Read More
Healthy Diet: It's hard to turn on the television or cruise the internet without being bombarded with headlines about "Americans don't sleep enough" or "one third of adults are obese." While stress, heredity, and smoking are all factors that play into a person's well being, one of the biggest is a healthy diet. Choosing to eat healthy benefits the body… Read More
Recognizing clinical and experimental evidence, physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that helps restore and maintain function to individuals affected by injury, disease or disability by using mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise and electrotherapy, as well as through patient education and advice. The terms physiotherapy and physical therapy are used interchangeably to describe the same healthcare profession. Physiotherapy is… Read More
Stay Hydrated: Summer fun means outside activities in the warm sun, from strenuous pursuits like biking, hiking, and volleyball-playing, to more leisurely enjoyments like sunbathing on a float. No matter how you plan to enjoy the steamy summer months, maintaining hydration should be right up there with sunscreen on your list of important hot weather priorities. Dehydration is a condition… Read More
Cause Of Sciatica: Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders can cause sciatica. Sciatica is often described as mild to intense pain in the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by compression of one or more of the 5 sets of nerve roots in the lower back. Sometimes doctors call sciatica a radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is a medical term used to… Read More
Understanding the following, traditional Chinese medicine utilizes herbal medicines as well as various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, in order to treat or prevent numerous health issues. Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM has been primarily used as a complementary health approach along with… Read More
Before reviewing the data below, it is important as a practicing doctor of chiropractic to inform that sciatica and discogenic lower back pain are two closely related health issues which collectively, can be a source of painful symptoms and discomfort as well as a cause of limited mobility among affected individuals. Discogenic disease, also known as degenerative disc disease, is characterized… Read More