Raking and Aching

One of the most common injuries I see this time of year is pain in the upper back and low back from raking leaves.  Even using a leaf blower causes trauma to your back with the repetitive motions of walking, carrying, bending and reaching.  These are what I call...

Language Assistance

Elements Chiropractic does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Patients with limited english language skills also can take advantage of local assistance at the bottom of this blog.  HHS requires this posting be available...

Chiropractic and Stroke Research

Below is a statement from Palmer College of Chiropractic that has been doing studies on the relationship between chiropractic and stroke.  They also have been working with other organizations, such as Penn State Medical Center who also have been doing studies to...

Chiropractic for Chronic Pain

Using opioid pain killers may actually prolong chronic pain for patients.  The University of Colorado in Boulder released a study showing that following a traumatic nerve injury using morphine can actually prolong the recovery.  The opioid drug causes an irritation to...

Chiropractic Care Helps with Back Pain

Palmer College of Chiropractic and Gallup Poll have been working together on a three year study to determine how chiropractic is perceived by the public, what conditions are being treated and how well patients respond to chiropractic care.  They have completed two...