Dancer’s Fracture “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.” This is the most common acute fracture seen in dancers. This fracture occurs along the 5th metatarsal, the long bone on the outside of the foot. The typical method of injury is landing from a jump on an inverted (turned-in) foot. […]
(Article courtesy of torquerelease.com.au) Torque Release Technique in chiropractic language this is known as a “low-force,” “neurologically-based,” “tonal,” “subluxation-centered” assessment and adjusting technique. The methods TRT offers have firm foundations in science: 1) Anatomy and an understanding of the amazing structure of the spinal column, spinal cord and central nervous system. 2) Physiology and cutting-edge […]
Huge numbers of people develop foot pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s. Excessive weight, diabetes and circulation problems can contribute to foot pain. Proper footwear and regular exercise can play a crucial role in preventing foot problems. The average person walks the equivalent of three times […]
Auriculotherapy was developed by Dr. Paul Nogier, a neurologist, in the 1950’s. He became interested in the study when several of his sciatic patients related how they had been helped by a middle eastern woman. They reported that their suffering ended after she put a hot needle into their ears. Nogier began his quest to […]
I am sad about something. A patient told me that she had spoken to her 82-year old grandmother in France recently. She found out grandma was at a point where she no longer has the desire to live because she is experiencing excruciating back pain. Surgery from a few years ago was not effective. Meds […]
Being pregnant can be both exciting and confusing, especially the first time. The prospect of carrying an increasing weight around for nine months, different health considerations, concerns about delivery, and then raising a child is often a daunting thought. This is not helped by the fact that all too often pregnancy is viewed as a […]
As successful as chiropractic has become, there are a lot of myths circulating among the general public. Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let’s talk about a few of the more common myths about chiropractic. Myth #1 – Chiropractors are […]
Chiropractic treatment, known as a chiropractic adjustment, involves methods of restoring optimal mechanical function to spinal joints. When joint mobility is optimized, nerve impulses flow freely from the brain to the body and back from the body to the brain. Normal nerve transmission allows all body systems to function normally. Cells receive their instructions on […]
This is a testimonial from a patient who originally came to see me for neck pain. Little did we both realize how a few weeks later chiropractic care would affect the state of her mental health. I’m sure if you ask me 6 months from now to tell you about the benefits of chiropractic care, […]
Science is now starting to document something chiropractors have been observing and warning about for years. For decades chiropractors have been warning the public of the danger to newborns from the currently common birth processes used today. Birth is a natural phenomenon that should not be viewed or treated as a medical condition. However, in […]
Janna was referred to me by the owner of Natural Body, a day spa down the street. Her back hurt. While I was adjusting a few people up front, Janna was reading chiropractic literature in the exam room. When I greeted her in the back, she nearly burst out in tears. “I need help Dr. […]
