Neck pain is a very common issue we treat as Chiropractors. It is estimated that 80% of people will have neck pain at some time in their life (1). There are many causes of neck pain, however the most common form of neck pain we see is mechanical, meaning it is caused from the muscles,
Sciatic pain is often pain down the leg, however there are many causes. Many people think sciatica is a condition, however it is only a symptom, such as shoulder pain. However there are many different causes of shoulder pain, just like with sciatica. Symptoms of Sciatica Pain radiating down the leg Note true sciatica goes
Fish oil, Vitamin D, Creatine and N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) are some of the most widely researched and accepted supplements. Reference: Examine.com and the Examine Supplement Guides 3 supplements that work Fish oil Fish oil is a popular supplement because it provides a variety of health benefits (1) Fish oil is high in Omega 3 fatty
Not literally VOMIT, but a Victim Of Medical Imaging Technology. Please read and then share to your friends and family. The United States is ranked number 1 in health care costs yet consistency ranks as one of the worst. I believe over imaging is certainly one of the biggest contributors. Taken from the
Pain Neuroscience Resources Below I listed my favorite pain neuroscience resources. As a Person in Pain, Clinician or even as a Trainer, it is very important to understand pain, and to be able to incorporate pain education into your treatments or sessions. Unfortunately there are misconceptions surrounding pain in our society and unless we
Many chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions share a common pathway, the NF-kB (Nuclear Factor-kappa B) system. This system can be affected by the compounds curcumin and resveratrol. Curcumin is the compound found in tumeric, the spice found in Asian curry dishes. Resveratrol is the antioxidant found in red grapes, and more famously red wine.
“No way this can be true,” is what I thought when I first heard about this article yesterday on the radio. It is from the Huffington Post. How can this be true? Florida has good beaches, perfect weather and is laid back. Here is a link to the original article, which states how the rankings
In the media lately, there has been a lot of hype surrounding this potential weight loss miracle supplement. It is known as Garcinia cambogia, with the main ingredient being hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Garcinia cambogia is a fruit, found in Indonesia, India, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. For a good brief description of what Garcinia
Traumeel: An Natural Alternative to Anti-Inflammatory Drugs The Basics Traumeel is a solution of 14 active ingredients (12 of which are naturally occurring compounds) which can be used as an alternative for pain and inflammation relief from musculoskeletal injuries. Traumeel can be used in the form of tablets, drops, injection solution, ointment and gel (1).
Many people unfamiliar to the benefits of Chiropractic believe Chiropractic it is just for back and neck pain. Also, people who are familiar with Chiropractic might not even know the range of conditions that Chiropractic can potentially benefit. Chiropractic works great for neck pain and headaches, however it can do so much more. Chiropractic affects