by Dr. Ward Wagner | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
When patients come to me with shoulder pain, I begin a screening examination to decipher what is wrong (i.e. what tissues are involved). Typically, a shoulder pain that has become chronic (more than 6 weeks in duration) will involve the tendons of one of the Rotator...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 30, 2015 | Back Pain, Pain
Every year, millions of teenagers across the country participate in high school sports. Injuries can be a major disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches. Pressure to play can lead to erroneous decisions that may lead to additional injury with...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 11, 2015 | Back Pain, Pain
A hernia or herniation is a tear in tissue. In the case of intervertebral discs of the spine, a herniated disc is a tear in the outer lining of the cushions between the vertebra of the spine and in which the “jelly” filled center will ooze out through the...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jul 2, 2015 | Back Pain, Neuropathy, Pain
Occasionally, I have patients who come in because they have self-diagnosed themselves with neuropathy. These people have talked to a friend or been searching online for answers and this is what their conclusion is. Sometimes, they are correct. Sometimes they are...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jun 23, 2015 | Pain, Uncategorized
There are many people walking around with terrible foot pain, but who aren’t successful in finding relief. They suffer weakness, weight gain, and emotional stress, because of the debilitating effects of this kind of pain. One of these common conditions is...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jun 16, 2015 | Chiropractor, Pain
There are so many things to consider after a car accident. Immediately following a car wreck, people are typically at a loss for what to do. Usually, they are most concerned with others in the vehicle. Are my kids OK? Am I hurt? What do I do with my car? Where...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jun 6, 2015 | Chiropractor
Typically when people think of chiropractors they usually think about spine pain. You know, neck and back pain, and even headaches. What I want to address today is the extremity work we do. Most of the people who have carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | May 24, 2015 | Back Pain, Chiropractor, Pain
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is an important reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned, it puts strain on the suspensory ligaments that keep the uterus in balance. This restriction is called intrauterine...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Feb 20, 2015 | Pain
Ninety percent (90%) of Americans suffer from headaches. These headache range from occasional to frequent. Some report a “dull or throbbing” pain, while others report nausea, and some are severe enough to be completely debilitating. How do you handle...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Feb 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Exercise training and sports strengthens your body and joints in various ways. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common. Often, these injuries occur when engaging in recreational sporting activities or becomes overzealous in a particular exercise regimen. The more...
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