The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released the very first set of national guidelines meant to reduce the alarming increase in deaths related to prescription drugs. New numbers indicate that over 28,600 deaths involving opioids occurred last year. The government is responding to this crisis by encouraging providers to stop prescribing OxyContin and other, [...]
A paper recently published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine & Disorders seems to indicate that patients with insomnia can benefit from a skilled chiropractic adjustment. The paper suggests that a portion of insomnia cases are created by complex chemical interactions in the brain from subluxation. An adjustment from a chiropractor can potentially provide relief from insomnia [...]
SB Nation recently published an article that addressed the growing use of chiropractic care for baseball players in Major League Baseball (MLB). To learn more about the use of chiropractic care by baseball players the post's author spoke with a chiropractor in Scottsdale, AZ, who sees several of the team's players during Spring Training. "When [...]
Sciatica can be a source of discomfort and out right pain. When their sciatic nerve is pinched or otherwise irritated, most people experience pain that runs from their lower back down through their leg. This pain, called sciatica, can be caused by several different factors. Listed below is a brief overview of some of the [...]
You've heard it a thousand times from your mother. "Stand up straight!" But your mother shouldn't be the only once concerned about your posture. It is important that each individual make a point to develop good posture. It is good for your health, can affect your mood, and can make an impact on the way [...]
NEW YORK - CBS News recently did a story on the relationship between headache relief and chiropractic. In the piece, journalists followed the story of Corrie-Beth Lipowski and others who often suffer from painful headaches. Tired of dealing with medications and being frustrated with the results, Lipowski turned to her chiropractor to get to the [...]
The shoulder has been referred to as the most flexible joint in a person's body. But along with the flexibility comes reduced stability. The wide range of motion in the shoulder makes it more susceptible to stress. Because of this, shoulder injuries are quite common among manual laborers,athletes, and others. In fact, studies show that [...]
Though whiplash is most commonly heard of when it comes to litigation, it truly is a serious condition that can lead to the need for ongoing medical care. The word itself came about in 1928, replacing “railway spine” as people began using automobiles rather than trains. Whiplash Defined This term is used to describe a condition that [...]
