Managing Whiplash-Related Concussion Symptoms
Though we typically associate neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion with whiplash associated disorders, a symptom that’s gaining attention in the research community in recent years is...
View ArticleNeck-Focused Treatment May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, inflammatory, chronic, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Among the myriad symptoms that characterize the condition, about 80% of...
View ArticleNon-Surgical Care for Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament situated in the knee joint that firmly connects the femur to the tibia, providing stability when flexing and extending the knee. The ligament can tear...
View ArticleAn Overlooked Cause of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common upper limb peripheral neuropathy, and it’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the parts of the hand innervated by the median nerve,...
View ArticleStretching or Strengthening Exercises for Low Back Pain?
Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back...
View ArticleChiropractic Care and the Upper Cervical Spine
Safety, Effectiveness, Outcomes Biomechanics 101 Humans are both mechanical (they obey the laws of physics) and biological (they obey the laws of biology). The blending of the laws of mechanics and...
View ArticleLow Back Pain and The Importance of Sleep
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it’s estimated 619 million people suffer an episode each year. By 2050, it’s expected this total will jump to 843 million! In addition to...
View ArticleManaging Whiplash-Related Concussion Symptoms
Though we typically associate neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion with whiplash associated disorders, a symptom that’s gaining attention in the research community in recent years is...
View ArticleNeck-Focused Treatment May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, inflammatory, chronic, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Among the myriad symptoms that characterize the condition, about 80% of...
View ArticleNon-Surgical Care for Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament situated in the knee joint that firmly connects the femur to the tibia, providing stability when flexing and extending the knee. The ligament can tear...
View ArticleAn Overlooked Cause of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common upper limb peripheral neuropathy, and it’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the parts of the hand innervated by the median nerve,...
View ArticleStretching or Strengthening Exercises for Low Back Pain?
Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back...
View ArticleChiropractic Care and the Upper Cervical Spine
Safety, Effectiveness, Outcomes Biomechanics 101 Humans are both mechanical (they obey the laws of physics) and biological (they obey the laws of biology). The blending of the laws of mechanics and...
View ArticleSpotting the Signs of Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability globally. While 1-in-10 stroke patients may achieve a full recovery, the majority will experience varying degrees of impairment, ranging from...
View ArticleThe Effect of Whiplash on the Autonomic Nervous System
The sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck during a whiplash event is most commonly associated with mechanical injury to the soft tissues that support the cervical spine, leading to...
View ArticleCranio-Cervical Flexion Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is defined as pain persisting for longer than three months in the area between the base of the skull (occiput) and the upper thoracic region, specifically up to the T3 level of the...
View ArticleComprehensive Treatment for Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Shoulder pain is a common complaint that drives patients to a doctor’s office, including chiropractic clinics. It’s estimated that about one-third of the population will experience shoulder pain at...
View ArticleTreating the Neck of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most frequently diagnosed peripheral neuropathy and one of the most common conditions affecting the hand. The disorder typically results from compression of the...
View ArticleLow Back Pain and Disability Among the Elderly
It’s estimated that 20-40% of older adults suffer from chronic low back pain. While low back pain can occur at any age, it is particularly challenging for the elderly, as it often interferes with daily...
View ArticleIsthmic Spondylolisthesis
When viewing the spinal column from the front or back, ideally it appears straight. When viewing the spinal column from the side, it has 3 curves: the cervical lordosis, the thoracic kyphosis, and the...
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