Research regarding whiplash or whiplash associated disorders (WAD) classically focuses on neck pain; however, the data show acute thoracic spine / mid-back pain (MBP) occurs in 66% of WAD injures with 23% still complaining of MBP at one-year post-injury. It’s easy to visualize how the cervical spine or neck can be injured in an automobile […]
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When treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), doctors of chiropractic can employ a variety of options to reduce pressure on the median nerve. While this can include dietary recommendations (to reduce inflammation), adjustments to address dysfunction elsewhere along the course of the median nerve, or even working with other healthcare providers to manage conditions
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Individuals with neck pain may find it difficult for get a night of restful, restorative sleep due to pain keeping them awake or interrupting their slumber. Not only can a restless night make it more difficult to complete tasks related to everyday living or make neck pain worse, but poor sleep habits over time can
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When patients present with low back pain (LBP), they are frequently nervous and worried about whether they’re going to respond to the treatment—especially when it comes to getting out of pain and returning to their normal activities. A variety of studies have shown chiropractic care to be an effective option for the LBP patient, and
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As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. It’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands. With that said, stretching can be broken down into two main types: static
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Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) describe a constellation of symptoms that may include pain, stiffness/limited motion, dizziness, headache, depression/anxiety, and brain fog. The condition associates with accelerations/deceleration events like car accidents, sports collisions, or slips and falls. Such injuries are classified into four categories. WAD I (no/minimal complaints/injury) and WAD II (soft-tissue injury – muscle/tendon and/or ligament
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As with most musculoskeletal conditions, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) recommend non-surgical or conservative management initially, with surgery only in emergency situations or after non-surgical options are exhausted. So, is there a way to know who will respond best to non-surgical approaches? To answer this, researchers conducted a two-stage study that included an
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The cervical spine is often implicated in the onset and/or presence of headaches. This is due in part to the first three cervical nerve roots exiting out of the spine and enter the back of the head through a particularly thick group of muscles attached to the base of the skull along the nuchal ridge.
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When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek chiropractic care. There are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies from chiropractors can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain. They can also treat neck pain arising from injuries related to sports, car accidents, and falls. Here are some of these manual therapies. Spinal
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Low back pain (LBP) and posterior pelvic pain (PPP) are common complaints during pregnancy. Current estimates show that 2/3rds of expectant mothers will experience back pain during pregnancy. One in five pregnant women will report pelvic pain. LBP/PPP can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life and her ability to carry out
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