"…I was told by my doctor that I have fibromyalgia
and I don’t know what to do. I’ve noticed that over the last couple of
years that I’ve been having a progressively harder time doing simple
tasks that I used to take for granted like folding laundry, ironing,
cooking, cutting up vegetables, sewing, driving a [..]
Whiplash
is a slang term for an injury that occurs to the neck after the head
has been literally "whipped" either forwards and backwards or sideways
after a sudden jar such as in a slip / trip and fall, a physical
assault, or a motor vehicle collision. But what REALLY happens in a
"whiplash" injury? [..]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(CTS) is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and it’s also
one of the most common present day workplace injuries, second only to
low back pain! The term "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" was first used in 1939
and since the 1950s, this disabling overuse injury to the hand has been
one of [..]
What do low back pain
and balance have to do with one another? Well, a lot! First (and most
obvious), poor balance can lead to falling, which is the number one
cause of injuries after the age of 70 (which includes low back pain).
Unfortunately, as we age, we lose both balance AND bone density [..]
Neck pain
is a very common problem that can with a number of possible causes. It
can come from laying crooked while watching TV, it can come from
sleeping in a draft, it can come as a response to a cold or flu, it can
hurt because of a sinus infection ("referred pain"), it can [..]
For those of you who have had carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), you probably know all about braces. These are devices worn on the wrist that stop you from bending the wrist up or down. They may be worn anytime of the day if they don’t interfere too much with one’s current activity but are especially [..]
So, what does bone density have to do with low back pain?
The relationship between bone density and back pain is quite intimate.
In fact, when the degree of bone density declines to the point of
fracture, back pain becomes very real. The classic condition and cause
of spinal pain associated with the loss of [..]
"I wake up every morning with a stiff, sore lower back. When I
roll over to get out of bed, I feel like a log and almost have to fall
out of bed. When I finally get to my feet, I’m all bent over and can’t
stand upright for what seems like forever! It takes [..]
Headaches
are a common complaint at chiropractic clinics. There are many causes
of headaches, some of which are "idiopathic" or unknown. Some headaches
arise from "vascular" (blood vessels) causes such as migraine and
cluster headaches. These often include nausea and/or vomiting and can be
quite disabling and require rest in a dark, quiet place sometimes [..]
When you hear the word, "whiplash,"
it brings to mind many different thoughts: motor vehicle collision
(MVC), neck pain, headaches, concussion, jaw pain, litigation, car
damage estimates, possibly needing a new car, medical costs, doctor’s
appointments, sleepless nights, and more. Questions typically asked when
a MVC occurs include the following: 1. Do I need to [..]