by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
I cringe a little every time I hear a patient tell me that they have a slipped disc because the reality is that discs don’t slip. They may herniate, tear, prolapse, bulge or sequester,.. but slip? Never. Sometimes doctors will use more simple terms to attempt...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Aug 20, 2015 | Neuropathy, Pain
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’...
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 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...
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