What’s a Back/Neck Sprain

I have a lot of patients that come in and tell me they went to to urgent care or the emergency room and were told they have a back or neck sprain.  Typically they are given anti-inflammatory medicine and maybe a muscle relaxer.  I have seen a new trend instead of...

Pulled Muscle or Subluxation?

This time of year people flock to the gym and exercises classes to fulfill New Year’s Resolutions. Of course I think this is wonderful that people make the effort to take care of the only body they have. One of the best things you can do to help prevent and...

$88 Billion on Back and Neck Pain

It’s no wonder you see all this infomercials at night talking about new gadgets for back and neck pain, the perfect mattress or pillow and of course Shaq dancing with no back pain.  The US spent 3.2 trillion dollars on health care and this is how it breaks down...

Chiropractors can adjust extremities

As I was talking to a patient about how their neck pain was decreasing and their hand tingling was getting better, I said let’s get those wrists adjusted to make sure they aren’t subluxated too.  This sparked an interesting conversation and a realization...

Are You Being Naughty or Nice?

Everyday activities can cause stress and strain on your back and neck that lead to pain and visits to my office.  I would love to see you and help you feel better, but some simple steps could help you prevent injuries and maintain adjustments once you do get...

Back Pain with No Injury

Every month one of the publications I get is called Chiropractic Economics.  Lots of fun articles about treating conditions, new technology, recent studies, equipment reviews, etc.  You know fun stuff if you are a chiropractor 🙂 This month there was an article about...