By John Hanks, DC Far too often, people attribute neck pain to stress and take medication to mask the symptoms. Sound familiar? Fortunately, if you’re a chiropractic patient, you know there’s a better, safer way. My neck feels OK right now. I can turn my head left and right and down and back. (Well, that […]

The title says it all, but let’s delve into the research and see the latest reason why parents should be cautious when considering the use of ibuprofen (common brand names: Advil, Motrin, etc.). We’ll start with the basics: What’s sinusitis? Sinusitis is essentially a sinus infection caused by bacteria. Whenever a child’s (or adult’s, for […]

And it’s especially for postmenopausal women, who are already at a higher risk for bone issues compared to younger women who have yet to experience menopause. In fact, postmenopausal women who drink several sodas on a daily basis (classified as “heavy soda drinkers,” but not as unlikely as you might think; that’s as few as […]

You may think you need to fuel up with a good breakfast before doing any physical activity first thing in the morning, but research suggests doing the opposite may actually be beneficial from a health perspective. For example, research summarized in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests people who exercise first and then […]

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 […]