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 | 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 | Jan 27, 2015 | Back Pain
What is Facet Syndrome? The facet joints (or zygapophyseal joints) are spine stabilizers that aid in controlling movement. They are located at the back of the spine. There are two facet joints at every level of the spine, one on either side. They assist in limiting...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Nov 12, 2014 | Back Pain, Pain
Most people tend to feel tired and very relaxed for a period of between fifteen minutes to two hours after their treatment. The reason for this is that Qi (energy) is directed to go deep into the body during treatment, much as it does during the night while you...
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