by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 7, 2017 | Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) can arise from a number of structures that comprise the lower back like the intervertebral disk, the facet joints, the muscles and/or tendon attachments, the ligaments that hold bone to bone, the hip, and the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). Though several...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 6, 2017 | Neck Pain
Because the human head weighs between 12-15 pounds (5.44-6.80 kg), the neck and upper back muscles must constantly work to maintain an upright posture. Due to our use of computer and electronic devices, many people have forward head posture (FHP), meaning their head...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 5, 2017 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that arises when the median nerve becomes compressed as it travels through the bony tunnel made up of the eight small carpal bones of the wrist. Its symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, index, middle,...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 4, 2017 | Joint Pain
The shoulder is a unique joint because it has a great range of motion. Unfortunately, that benefit is negatively balanced with poor stability. This is likely why between 20-25% of the population is afflicted with shoulder pain at some point in life. One of the...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 3, 2017 | Whiplash
Some studies have suggested that 85% of all whiplash injuries occur from rear-end collisions. So, what are some different ways that we might be able to avoid injury if such an event occurs? HEADREST: It’s important that your headrest is high enough so that your head...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 2, 2017 | Whole Body Health
Many of us have had problems associated with dizziness from time to time and have not thought much about it. But when dizziness happens frequently, lasts a long time, or is severe, it definitely gets our attention and forces us to get it checked out. BACKGROUND: To...
by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 1, 2017 | Advanced
Health, Productivity,Absenteeism, Injury Prevention In 2003, an important study was published in the journal Spine, titled (1): Chronic Spinal Pain:A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication,Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation In this study, researchers from...
by atlashealth | Sep 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Chronic LBP (cLBP) is a BIG problem in our society, accounting for about 33% of work-related disability. So, what is the best management strategy for cLBP? One study looked at the effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) using three groups of patients with...
by atlashealth | Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Though there are many different type of headache, many involve both the upper cervical region (the neck) and the head. Between the muscles that attach to the head and neck, the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together, the blood vessels that allow blood to flow to...
by atlashealth | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is there a relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and body mass index (BMI)? A 1994 study focused on 949 patients who presented with right arm numbness and tingling. In the study, the patients underwent electromyography and nerve conduction velocity...
