Numbness and tingling in leg Use of epidural steroid injections has increased dramatically in recent years, despite the fact that studies have failed to demonstrate evidence this procedure is clinically helpful Read More
Steroid shots may hurt, not help. I think most of us are aware that steroid (cortisone) injections have detrimental effects on the body ( including bacterial infection, weight gain, elevation of the Read More
Steroid injections in the low back area have limited benefits. Epidural corticosteroid injections are a common treatment for lower back pain, but a review of 38 placebo-controlled studies supports previous evidence Read More
Sports Programs for Kids. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO: 1 OR 2+ SINGLE OR MULTIPLE SPORTS PROGRAM FOR KIDS Martin Wilson D.C. Intern As summer gets ready to wrap up, sports programs Read More
Preventing Golf Injuries Golf looks like an easy game to play, hitting a silly little ball just sitting there , with a club into a relatively wide open space. Well, think Read More
Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s Elbow , or Medial Epicondylitis, refers to the pain and inflammation that occurs at the inner point of the elbow. It is a common ailment in golfers but can and Read More
MRI overused for Low Back Pain A panel of experts recently collaborated in a study which analyzed orders for MRI scans in two large hospitals. They found that more than half the cases in Read More
What's wrong with the media and health? As I do most mornings , I like to read over the ” health” section of my Google home page. In doing so today, Read More
Herniated Discs, Radiating Pain and Chiropractic Pain radiating down your leg, secondary to a herniated disc, is a common and often disabling occurrence. A disc in your spine is comprised of Read More
How common are headache? According to the American Chiropractic Association, 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches.On average two headaches per year is common . If you are someone who suffers Read More
Groin Pain or Hip Flexor Tendinitis Hip Flexor pain (Iliopsoas tendonitis, sometimes called iliopsoas syndrome), is an under reported and under diagnosed clinical problem. Besides ballet dancers iliopsoas tendonitis can occur Read More
For anyone who has spent time in the gym recently, the sight of exercisers lying on brightly colored “pool noodles” is probably not out of place. Many who are perhaps Read More
Don't Chase Pain It occurred to me to write this blog after seeing an article in the gym talking about pain management. The article focused on what to do if someone Read More
How being overweight affects lower back pain Low back pain is common malady suffered by the general population. Obesity and/or being overweight is a separate and sometimes disabling health condition. To date, there is Read More
Arthritis We've all seen the TV ads ─ nice-looking woman in her fifties, sitting on a nice sofa in a nice living room, rubbing her hands, in obvious pain. Of course, Read More
Is Chiropractic Safe? Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, Read More