by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 7, 2016 | Back Pain, Exercises
Based on simple statistics, we’ve ALL had (or at least will have) some form of low back pain (LBP) at some point in our lives. The term “chronic” applies to LBP that’s been present for at least three months. It has been consistently reported that LBP becomes...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 6, 2016 | Headaches
Last month, we discussed some startling new research that found that lightheadedness upon standing up (orthostatic hypotension) may be more serious than previously thought. This month, we’ll look specifically at headache AND dizziness and if we should we be concerned...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 5, 2016 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a VERY common condition where the median nerve is compressed or squeezed as it passes through the wrist. One reason that it’s so common is because MANY daily activities require fast, repetitive use of the fingers, hands, and arms, and...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 4, 2016 | Fibromyalgia
Are there differences in lifestyle between people with vs. without fibromyalgia (FM)? A recent study found women with FM found spend more time engaged in sedentary behaviors and less time in physical activity. In the study, researchers followed 413 female patients...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 3, 2016 | Whiplash
Is texting while driving any different than drinking and driving? One might argue that because there is no alcohol involved, “it’s okay.” But is it? Here are some SOBERING FACTS about texting and driving: Believed to contribute to 1.6 million crashes/year. (National...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 2, 2016 | Whole Body Health
In 2010, Dr. Gert Bronfort published a pinnacle report that reviewed studies published up to 2009 and identified 26 categories of conditions for which there is evidence that manual therapies (including spinal manipulation, mobilization, and massage) are beneficial....
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 1, 2016 | Advanced
AND Spinal Manipulation Spinal Postural Improvement BACKGROUND CONCEPTS Upright posture is a first class lever mechanical system, such as a teeter-totter or seesaw: Fulcrum By mechanical definition, the fulcrum is where the forces are the greatest. In human...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 7, 2016 | Advanced
Terminology Update The terminology pertaining to lumbar spinal disk herniations has been confusing, inconsistent, and contradictory. Consequently, in 2014, the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Spine Radiology, and the American Society of...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 6, 2016 | Back Pain
As stated in previous articles, low back pain (LBP) can arise from many different structures. Lumbar facet syndrome is one that involves the facet joint and includes both acute (new) and chronic (old) varieties. The facet joint is synonymous with the zygapophyseal...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 5, 2016 | Neck Pain
Dizziness, neck pain, and headaches are very common symptoms that may or may not occur at the same time. Though this interrelationship exists, this month’s article will focus primarily on dizziness, particularly related to dizziness that occurs after standing. First,...
