Reducing the Risk for Chronic Whiplash-Related Pain

Reducing the Risk for Chronic Whiplash-Related Pain

A study published in 2019 found that nearly half of whiplash associated disorders (WAD) sufferers are still symptomatic one year after their injury. Why is that, and what can one do to reduce their risk for chronic WAD symptoms? The most common source of pain from WAD...
Lowering the Risk for Chronic Disease

Lowering the Risk for Chronic Disease

It’s common for the elderly to have multiple chronic conditions, all of which can impact their ability to live a vibrant, independent lifestyle. While it may not be possible to avoid adverse health conditions in our later years, it appears there are steps we can take...
Chiropractors and X-Rays

Chiropractors and X-Rays

Decision Making Standards of Care Considering Trauma, Disease, Degenerative Changes,Anomalies, and Biomechanics Weighing Risks Associated with Ionizing Radiation History has recorded chiropractic-like providers for millennia. In his 1992 book (1), Scott Haldeman, DC,...
Chiropractic Management of Scoliosis

Chiropractic Management of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition that affects about 3% of teenagers, though the cause is typically unknown. In most instances, the degree of spinal curvature is mild (10-15º curve), but in some cases, the curve may continue to increase as the child grows. Visible signs of...
Electronic Tablet-Related Neck Pain

Electronic Tablet-Related Neck Pain

When individuals use their smartphone, they often adopt an awkward posture in which their head rests forward of their shoulders. This forward head posture, or “text neck,” places added strain on the muscles in the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper back, which can...