Dr. Steven Read [dropcap]B[/dropcap]ack pain is one of the most common problems most of us face on a day-to-day basis. Its reason, however, may be one amongst several possibilities, such as sciatica with disc protrusion, muscle strain, spinal stenosis, spine arthritis, to name a few. Acute back pain and sciatica can be one of the […]
Dr. David Jockers Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic auto-immune disease where the body’s immune system attacks different regions of the body. This disease is characterized by chronic inflammation that destroys joints, tissues and organs over a period of time. A recent study published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research describes how specific chiropractic adjustments […]
Fleur Hupston Back, neck and shoulder pain is the natural result of prolonged sitting at work behind a computer, as is bad posture. This can cause headaches and excessive tension in neck, shoulders, arms, forearms, wrists, back, hips, thighs and legs. The result is increased fatigue to the muscles and ligaments supporting the lower back […]
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 […]
A study was conducted in April of last year comparing the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for lower back pain to medical treatment. This study was conducted by a medical journal, not a chiropractic journal, so it would be difficult to make an argument for bias. The journal is to be commended for presenting […]
