by Tejasvit Kour | Aug 2, 2010 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where a nerve (the median nerve) is compressed in a relatively tight or restricted space (called the carpal tunnel), resulting in altered nerve function that includes numbness and weakness. In order to fully understand CTS,...
by Tejasvit Kour | Aug 1, 2010 | Neck Pain
Have you ever noticed how many people have terrible posture? One of the most common faulty postures is called “forward head carriage” or “anterior based occiput.” Other terms are “hump back” or slouching. There are several reasons for this common postural fault. ...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 4, 2010 | Back Pain, Exercises
“Doc, I try to do my exercises but I have to hit the ground running in the morning….to get the kids ready for the school bus….I have morning meetings….I’m not a morning person….I’m pulled in 100 directions during the day….I forget about them until I’m in bed….I...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 3, 2010 | Fibromyalgia
Thousands of Doctors of Chiropractic across the United States and Canada have taken "The ChiroTrust Pledge": “To the best of my ability, I agree toprovide my patients convenient, affordable,and mainstream Chiropractic care.I will not use unnecessary long-termtreatment...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 2, 2010 | Whiplash
You might ask, what does this headline have to do with chiropractic? It’s often said case management or patient care is much more than just what we do to our patients (such as in chiropractic, applying a spinal adjustment). The patient education portion of our care...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 1, 2010 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition resulting in hand and sometimes neck and arm complaints. This can include numbness or tingling in the fingers, leading to dexterity problems such as difficulty buttoning clothing or picking up small objects. An...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 4, 2010 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that usually affects different organ systems in the body, causing a number of symptoms. Some of these include: The muscles (the musculoskeletal system): tender, achy, stiff, tight muscles, and trigger or tender points all over the...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 3, 2010 | Headaches
Few conditions leave their victims as miserable and agitated as headaches. There are many causes of headaches including stress, odors, bright lights, noise, fatigue, certain foods, hormonal shifts, allergies, as well as genetic predisposition. With all the possible...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 2, 2010 | Whiplash
“Doctor, is it normal for people after a whiplash injury to notice problems with memory? I can’t seem to remember things I just recently did since my car accident…” Whiplash is an injury that classically occurs as a result of a car crash at any speed, even at a low...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 2, 2010 | Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes such as genetics, acquired abuses, body type (especially obesity—body mass index or BMI >30), gender, as well as cultural aspects that predispose one to acquire low back trouble. So, the question remains, “What can I do to...
