Chronic neck pain is frustrating enough; but some of its potential consequences can be just as, if not more troubling. Consider new research that suggests chronic neck pain, coupled with neck fatigue, can negatively impact posture and balance. Researchers evaluated 25 adult patients with chronic neck pain and 25 healthy adults without chronic pain. Members […]

As we’ve discussed several times already this year (and on an annual basis), the holidays bring not only the joy of the season but unfortunately, their fair share of stress as well. Running through malls, organizing events, wrapping up end-of-year work details, and myriad other activities specific to the holiday season can take their toll […]

By Dr. Brian Jensen How many visits does it take to have a well-adjusted spine? It depends on your definition of well-adjusted. For many patients who experience complete pain relief after their first adjustment, the answer might be one. But if you understand you can have a problem even without pain, you’ll see that it […]

Any type of cancer is a major health concern, but pancreatic cancer is one of the most frightening, with a five-year survival rate of less than 10 percent. The disease is rarely detected until it has progressed, and current treatment options often are not enough to ward off the advancing disease. Let’s take a step […]

Unfortunately, corticosteroid injections are a popular choice among medical providers for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, despite the availability and effectiveness of nondrug options. The problem with injections, according to new research: they may actually escalate the progression of OA and increase the likelihood that the patient will require joint replacement surgery at some point. Published […]