by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 5, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common complaint often associated with repetitive motion-related jobs. There are nine tendons traveling down the arm from the elbow that “merge” or come together in the relatively tight carpal tunnel, kind of like when four lanes...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 4, 2011 | Whiplash
Whiplash, also called cervical acceleration-deceleration disorder (CAD), often occurs as a result of automobile collisions. So, the question is raised, “…can it be prevented?” To answer this question, we must first consider the obvious facts about minimizing your...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 3, 2011 | Back Pain
“Were does the pain come from?” is probably the most commonly asked question we hear as chiropractors and frequently, the patient is not told the answer to this simple question. The problem is, the question is not so simple. This is because there are many structures...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 2, 2011 | Headaches
This article will address the topic of dangerous headaches. To keep this in perspective, most headaches are NOT dangerous. In fact, tension-type headaches and migraines are very common and remain the focus of most healthcare providers and patients who suffer from...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 1, 2011 | Fibromyalgia
We have discussed fibromyalgia (FM) from many perspectives but what we haven’t done yet is listen to what actual FM patients have to say about what works and what doesn’t work. Rather than reading about what “the experts” say about FM and what to do for it, let’s take...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 5, 2011 | Back Pain
Have you ever been told (or at least heard it said): If you could just drop a few pounds, your low back pain would improve? It’s pretty well accepted that excess weight contributes to low back pain. So, if that’s the case, which dietary approach is “…the best?” Even...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 4, 2011 | Neck Pain
When patients present with neck pain, they always ask, “Where is the pain coming from?” Of course, this can only be answered after a careful history and thorough evaluation is completed by their doctor of chiropractic. Let’s take a closer look at what this involves…...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 3, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is commonly associated with repetitive motions or working long hours with fast hand movements such as on an assembly line or food packing line, serving tables, or using a computer keyboard and mouse. However, there are many...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 2, 2011 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that has produced more diverse opinions from researchers and physicians than almost any other. This has made finding a healthcare provider who is willing to manage the FM patient very challenging. Similarly, patient perceptions vary...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 1, 2011 | Whiplash
Whiplash is a non-medical term for a condition that occurs when the neck and head move rapidly forwards and backwards or sideways at a speed so fast the neck muscles are unable to stop the movement from happening. This sudden force results exceeds the normal range of...
