There are actually four types of disc herniations. Each one can present with different symptoms and treatment can vary. Disc Bulge- In the picture below it’s labelled degeneration. This is a broad pushing out of the disc. Sometimes this can put pressure...
A very common diagnosis for patients with back or neck pain is arthritis. Specifically this is osteoarthritis. There is also rheumatoid arthritis that is an auto-immune disease that tends to mainly be seen in the fingers, wrists, feet and ankles. The picture below...
Yes, I know, we already know this and have talked about it before. However, there was a new study that came out that I wanted to share with you. I love that chiropractic care has been getting so much research over the past decade. Not only does it help explain to...
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...
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...
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...
