Saturday: Closed
A 74-year-old female patient* came into the office recently for evaluation and treatment of chronic lower back pain that had been lingering for the past few months. She was used to being active, and participated in aquatic therapy classes 2-3 day each week. She had been a patient at our office for a similar problem […]
The weekend is here, and access to your chiropractor may be limited. The problem is back injuries don’t always wait for normal office hours. So, what do you you do if your back goes out, and it’s a weekend? What to do if your back goes out: The good news is, most back pain is caused by muscle […]
As a chiropractor, I’ve often said that my competition is not the other chiropractor down the street. My competition is over-the-counter drugs, such as Tylenol, medications that “self-treating” patients use for short-term relief. OTC drugs like acetaminophen, e.g. Tylenol, are the most common approach used to “self-treat” for back pain, neck pain and osteoarthritis. Furthermore, a medical […]
When you have back pain, the faster you can get back to work, back to the activities you enjoy—back to life in general—the better. Although effective, chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) is oftentimes dismissed in favor of standard medical care (SMC) only. But what if I told you that chiropractic care could actually get you back faster? […]
No BLTs — At Least Not All Three at the Same Time Disclaimer: By “No BLTs” I do not actually mean no bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwiches. I just needed to get your attention, and it’s a good way to remember this tip. Often, after spine surgery, doctors restrict patients in recovery from any and all Bending/Lifting/Twisting. Over the […]
The most important decision you make with a back injury is what kind of doctor you choose to see first. Research indicates that the first doctor seen by a patient with a spine related disorder may be the most important decision that is made. The reason is because the first provider strongly influences what is ordered/prescribed, […]
You have heard it said that weak muscles lead to back injury. There is some truth to that statement. You have also heard that having good core strength will prevent back injury. Again, there is some truth to that, but it’s not all about core. Your core is half of the equation. Your back being […]
When your body’s motions are not aligned and balanced, problems are more likely to develop. Using one side of your body far more than the other, for example, can create uneven wear and serious back problems over time. If you don’t have back problems today, you probably will at some point. The more sedentary we’ve […]
Should you go to a chiropractor? Take this two-minute survey and find out. CLICK HERE or on the image below for a Functional Rating Index. This is a valid and reliable patient assessment tool that we use to monitor neck and/or back pain problems, as well as problems like headaches, fibromyalgia, and extremity injuries. Simply print out the […]
Good Today’s chiropractic care is good, but chiropractic care used in tandem with massage therapy is even better! Better We use a tandem approach of chiropractic and massage to optimize results. In addition, our office is more of a spa than a cold, sterile clinic. Traditionally, the chiropractic doctor addressed the neurological system and […]
