A group of Texas doctors are speaking out against personal injury lawsuit ads after a statewide study found an alarming number of physicians are increasingly concerned about legal advertisements targeting their patients for medical lawsuits.Conducted on behalf of the Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA) organization, researchers found that more than eight in ten doctors across the state now believe some… Read More
Text Neck Syndrome & ChiropracticThe Modern Sore NeckYou may have noticed a new buzzword in health news recently: Text neck.See How to Avoid Neck Pain from TextingText neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long.Children & Teens… Read More
Scroll through the list of the most expensive Google search terms and you’ll find phrases like “Top personal injury lawyers” and “El Paso accident lawyer.” A recent study conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform, or ILR, found that some of these ads cost personal injury lawyers nearly $700 every time someone clicks on it. This large… Read More
Peripheral neuropathy most commonly develops in patients who've been previously diagnosed with pre-diabetes. According to researchers from the University of Utah, early interventions can allow people to maintain their overall health and wellness. Further research studies have revealed that peripheral nerve damage begins with pre-diabetes and obesity. Approximately more than one in three adults in the United States, about 86… Read More
Neck Strains & Sprains Video Poor Posture Causes Neck Pain Neck pain that is not caused by whiplash or other trauma has a postural component as part of the underlying problem. Sitting atop the body, the health of the neck is subject to the curvature of the spine below and the position of the head above.See Chronic Neck Pain: What Condition Is… Read More
Used in your morning cup of coffee or tea, added into pastries, cakes and cookies, even sprinkled over your breakfast cereal and oatmeal, sugar is that sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrate which is most commonly found in most of the foods we consume today. Sugar is also hidden in many of the favorite treats we eat on a daily basis, such… Read More
Over 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with type I diabetes. This disorder is considered an auto-immune condition where the immune system destroys the insulin producing Beta cells of the pancreas. A new case study showed how chiropractic adjustments dramatically improved a 4 year old child’s ability to manage this disorder.A large UK study has revealed… Read More
We are very excited to announce that another Spinal Research Foundation facilitated research has been published in a highly reputable journal. The study, undertaken by Heidi Haavik, Kelly Holt, Bernadette Murphy and others is published in the Journal of Neural Plasticity. And the results are very exciting for chiropractic! The Journal of Neural Plasticity boasts an impact factor of 3.5 (as a comparison, The… Read More
Being overweight or obese is assumed to be the primary factor for people to develop type 2 diabetes. Excess weight is generally associated with insulin resistance and diabetes, however, it's this insulin resistance, not the excess weight, which can cause the disease to develop. Because of this, many individual's who maintain a healthy weight may not necessarily be metabolically healthy,… Read More
Injuries to the muscles and ligaments around the hip affect both competitive and recreational athletes. These injuries can interfere significantly with sports enjoyment and performance levels, and they occasionally will end participation completely. Excessive pronation and poor shock absorption have been found to be an underlying cause or a contributing factor for many leg injuries.1 Functional orthotics which have been… Read More
Back pain is one of the most common complaints reported by a majority of the population. Although the symptom generally occurs temporarily and it typically resolves on its own, some cases of back pain can become chronic or persistent. A variety of factors, including trauma or injury from an accident and/or an aggravated condition, can manifest symptoms of back pain,… Read More
If you've suffered an injury or a previous condition is aggravated as a result of an accident, seeking immediate medical attention is often the preferred course of action to ensure an injury or condition does not become more serious. While there are a variety of healthcare providers, such as chiropractors, who provide this service, choosing an experienced and qualified doctor… Read More
Many are starting to wonder why more and more kids are starting to be under regular Chiropractic care. For some, this may sound mysterious, but for others who understand what Chiropractic care provides for children, they realize it is much more than fixing back pain. According to world renowned Chiropractor and author, Dr. Jennifer Barham- Floreani, “The nervous system is… Read More
Being involved in an unexpected accident, such as an automobile collision, among others, is one of the most prevalent causes for damage or injury, often even aggravating a previously existing condition. When an individual's overall health and wellness are at risk, choosing the best healthcare professional to provide the most appropriate care and treatment can greatly affect the individual's recovery… Read More
The Chiropractic AdjustmentA displaced or luxated vertebra is when the joint surfaces are completely separated. Subluxation is a partial or incomplete separation: one in which the articulating surfaces remain in partial contact. This latter condition is so often referred to and known by chiropractors as sub-luxation. The relationship existing between bones and nerves are so nicely adjusted that anyone of the… Read More
From strong leaders to popular group members, the individual's confidence is notable due to the way they carry themselves, demonstrating a strong demeanor. Aside from personality, there’s one main factor that commonly characterizes these individuals; posture. In today's society, the body language people display to others is a powerful source of communication. Posture can say more about an individual than… Read More
Back pain is one of the most prevalent symptoms reported in the United States. A variety of factors can result in the well-known symptom and, although back pain is usually temporary and it resolves on its own, constant symptoms of pain and discomfort can tremendously affect a person's lifestyle. Millions of Americans are encountered with some form of pain on… Read More
Lower back pain is a common symptoms frequently reported among a majority of the population in the United States. While low back pain generally resolves on its own, constant discomfort could signal the presence of a more serious injury or condition. A variety of factors can lead to spinal damage or injury, manifesting as low back pain, however, when the… Read More
Soldiers routinely carry between 50 and 100 pounds of gear i.e. body armor, weapons, flack vests, rucksacks, and ammo. This weight is directly affecting their spine and increasing spine related problems for military men and women. Carrying gear weighing over 10% of a persons body weight is known to cause damage to the spine and vertebral discs. It is no surprise… Read More