Headache Pain and Relief
Millions of Americans -- an estimated 90 percent of the population – deal with recurring headache pain at some point in their lives. With the stress and hurry of the holiday season in full swing, many people will find themselves reaching for pain medication to put an...
I’ve been in an auto accident, now what?
Here are some of the things people should know when they've been in an auto accident: The Utah law is that every insurance policy must have PIP (Personal Injury Protection). Even if you do not have full coverage and only have a limited liability policy, you still have...
Neuropathy Relief
Historically, methods for managing pain have involved attempts to suppress what the brain perceives as pain. Most methods have revolved around changing chemistry, such as pain killers or nerve blocks. Their intent is to suppress or inhibit what the system is feeling....
Don’t Let Whiplash Turn Into Chronic Neck Pain
Are you struggling with whiplash pain in your back or neck? You may be surprised to learn that a wide range of factors could be contributing to the pain you’re experiencing. To find relief, you need a chiropractor that offers a “holistic” treatment strategy....
Are Headaches Normal?
It is amazing to me how many people I meet believe headaches are normal. That everyone gets them. While I agree that headaches are common, they certainly are not normal. In my opinion, if you are having more than 3 headaches a year, you have a problem. The good...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful overuse condition given it's name because of it's location and the kind of activity that tends to bring it on. Tennis Elbow is the nickname because many tennis players develop this pain due to the back-swing that...
Frozen Shoulder or Rotator Cuff?
Frozen Shoulder is a condition wherein the joint capsule of the shoulder joint becomes tight, restricted and painful and may become completely immobile. It may come on gradually or following certain injuries or invasive procedures such as surgery. People who are...
Thoracic Spine Pain Relapse
Another recent case in my office was a gentleman who was involved in a car wreck here in St. George, Utah. He was driving on the Boulevard when another vehicle T-boned him from the right side. Immediately he had neck and upper back pain. The back pain was a sharp,...
Are All Back Pains Created the Same?
Have you ever heard someone say, "I had the exact same thing!" or "My aunt was suffering from that." Then they go on to give you the full treatment program for curing the ailment. However, as it turns out, only the symptoms are the same. The cause or condition is...
Herniated Disc?… I thought it was muscle spasm!
A while back, a operating room technician from the local hospital emailed me his injury history and complaints, asking what I thought could be wrong. His doctor and diagnosed him with muscle tear and/or muscle spasm and sent him for physical therapy, yet, 4 months...
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