Tailbone Pain
I see many who come to my office complaining of tailbone pain (coccydynia) usually from a fall onto their rear-end, sitting too abruptly, or repetitive trauma to the region. These injuries are very common among skateboarders, horseback riders, cyclists, and/or during...
Neuropathy: Get Rid of Pain in Your Legs and Feet
Neuropathy is a condition that afflicts 20 million Americans. Usually it will begin as a "numbness" or tingling in the toes or fingertips and then spreads further up the limb as the sensation starts to change into a 'pins and needles' sensation or a burning pain....
Rotator Cuff Tears
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...
Preventing Athletic Injury
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...
Herniated Disc
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 tear. Some...
Neuropathy… or is it?
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...
Plantar Fasciitis
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 Plantar...
Car Accidents
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...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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...
Why Should I Have Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
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...
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