Dr. Tom Scherer Pain relievers of the addictive class of drugs commonly known as “narcotics”, such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, provide no advantage over non-narcotics for relieving chronic back pain, and additionally carry a high risk of addiction. A team of 7 physicians and medical researchers analyzed data from 38 previously published studies that looked […]

Dr. David Koivuranta Feet are abused. Day in and day out we demand incredible things from our five-toed friends. We walk, we run, we cycle, we stand, we jump and we kick. We also cram them into finely pointed dress shoes, precariously balance them on platform shoes, and punish them in our work boots. Poor […]

Dr. Darrel Crain Elderly chiropractic patients report better overall health, have fewer chronic conditions, spend fewer days in nursing homes and hospitals, are more mobile in their communities, and are more likely to report strenuous levels of exercise than non-chiropractic patients. These are the conclusions of a study funded by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education […]

Dr. Brian Kerner Many people feel better after receiving Chiropractic care, yet they are not aware how this happens.  Over the years, many different theories have attempted to explain the physiological basis of the Chiropractic adjustment. Recently, using positron emission tomography (PET) scans, Japanese researchers evaluated twelve male volunteers.  After Chiropractic care, they found increased […]

Dr. Dan DeSchong Pain serves two basic functions. First, it warns one to stop performing an activity responsible for causing injury. Second, it prompts you to care for the injured body part. However, the type of pain that lingers for a prolonged period is of a different nature. Many people live with chronic pain long […]