by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 3, 2019 | Whiplash
While doctors of chiropractic enjoy helping their patients get better, the preference is to avoid injury in the first place, and if that’s not possible, to reduce the risk for serious injury. This is especially important when it comes to car accidents, as whiplash...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 2, 2019 | Whole Body Health
In today’s world, consumers are inundated with contradicting news about foods that are good for them and foods that can be detrimental to their health. Rice is one such food. Is it good for you? Is it bad? Let’s find out… In a 2019 study, researchers in India randomly...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 1, 2019 | Advanced
Both health care providers and lay people may manipulate the spine. The health care provider group most likely to employ spinal manipulation is chiropractic. A recent (2017) in-depth analysis indicates that there are approximately 70,000 practicing chiropractors in...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 7, 2019 | Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) and posterior pelvic pain (PPP) are very common complaints during pregnancy. In fact, current estimates show that two-thirds of expectant mothers will experience back pain during pregnancy and one in five will report pelvic pain. These afflictions...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 6, 2019 | Neck Pain
As screens (televisions, computers, and smartphones/tablets) become an increasingly important part of daily life, many people gradually take on a more slumped posture, which can place added strain on the neck and shoulders, raising the risk for neck pain and...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 5, 2019 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As with most musculoskeletal conditions, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) recommend non-surgical or conservative management initially, with surgery only in emergency situations or after non-surgical options are exhausted. So, is there a way to...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 4, 2019 | Joint Pain
As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands, it’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. With that said, stretching...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 3, 2019 | Whiplash
The term whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that includes (partial list) pain, stiffness/limited motion, dizziness, headache, depression/anxiety, and brain-fog. The condition is associated with accelerations/deceleration events...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 2, 2019 | Whole Body Health
Since falls are a major cause of serious injury, especially for older adults, here’s a simple way to objectively measure and improve your sense of balance… First, stand in a place where you can catch yourself from falling (like behind a chair or in a corner). Place...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 1, 2019 | Advanced
BACKGROUND (1) Opium is from the poppy plant. The term opiates are applied to compounds that are purified directly from opium without modification, like morphine and codeine. The term opioid refers to compounds that are synthetic forms of opium, like Fentanyl....
