Integrating Chiropractic Care into the Military

Integrating Chiropractic Care into the Military

Important Numbers Members of our military and military veterans are plagued with musculoskeletal pain problems: 2007 (1) – An analysis of United States Navy Physical Evaluation Board data between February 2005 and February 2006 indicated that musculoskeletal...
The Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica

The Lower Back, Leg Pain, and Sciatica

The roots of the sciatic nerve exit the spine through several levels in the lower back, join in the buttock region, and travel down into the lower extremities. When pressure is applied to the sciatic nerve in the lower back area, it can generate pain and other...
Manual Therapy for Neck Pain

Manual Therapy for Neck Pain

Doctors of chiropractic often approach neck pain with manual therapy as the primary form of treatment. However, there are several types of manual therapy, including high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation; mobilization; and/or soft tissue techniques....
Managing Chronic Hamstring Strains

Managing Chronic Hamstring Strains

Chronic hamstring strains are more difficult to diagnose because the pain (in the hip region and deep in the buttocks and upper thigh) comes on gradually and is aggravated by repetitive activities like running, rowing, or biking and worsens with prolonged sitting....