November 3rd, 2015
Posted in: Headaches
Headaches affect almost half of the population. Up to 20% of all headaches relate to the neck and are called cervicogenic headaches. Watch this short video to learn more about this common yet debilitating headache and its treatment. Read More
October 23rd, 2015
Posted in: Rib Pain
Rib dysfunction can be brought on by an accident or injury, repetitive strains or poor posture. Symptoms can also begin following a sudden or explosive movement, like coughing or sneezing, reaching, pushing, or pulling. Rib dysfunction may cause pain near or slightly to the side of your spine with possible radiation of symptoms along your rib, sometimes all the way to the front of the chest. Read More
October 17th, 2015
Posted in: Back Pain
When the sacroiliac joint becomes “locked-up”, a self-perpetuating cycle of pain and discomfort follows. Restriction causes the muscles to become overworked, leading to tightness, compression, inflammation, pain and more restriction. Read More
June 17th, 2015
Posted in: Back Pain, Treatment Areas
The back pain caused by sacroiliac joint problems often begin as a focal discomfort in your back just below the belt line, slightly to one side of center. Your pain can travel into your buttock or thigh. Read More
May 26th, 2015
Posted in: Chiropractic Info, Back Pain, Treatment Areas, Neck Pain, Headaches, General Health & Well-being, Poor Posture
Your posture plays an important role in your overall health. Poor posture leads to chronic strain and discomfort. “Upper crossed syndrome” describes poor posture that results from excessive tightness in your shoulders and chest with weakness in your neck and mid-back. This combination forces your shoulders to roll inward and your head to project forward. Read More
Today I'd like to focus on what we call 'cervicogenic' headaches that are caused by neck problems. Read More
December 17th, 2014
Posted in: Rib Pain
We get a lot of patients coming to see us with sharp, severe chest pains. Such a condition can be extremely painful and genuinely alarming. Read More
November 20th, 2014
Posted in: Shoulder Pain
When patients come to me with shoulder pain, the first thing I ask is: "What were you reaching for in the back of the car?" Read More
October 15th, 2014
Posted in: Headaches, Stress Relief, Mind-Body Connection
Another very common type of headache that responds well to a holistic form of treatment is classified as a 'tension' headache. Read More
August 10th, 2014
Posted in: Foot Pain
One of the common misconceptions about chiropractic treatment is that it's all about the spine and treating for back pain. Read More
