Bulging Discs
Bulging discs can occur in the low back, neck, and rarely the upper back. Disc injuries are some of the most common causes...
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Bulging Discs
IT Band Syndrome
IT band syndrome is one of the more common running related injuries. It involves pain and sometimes a snapping sensation...
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
The eight bones of your wrist form a U-shaped channel that houses several tendons and your Median nerve. This channel is...
Muscle Strain
A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when your muscle is overstretched. This usually occurs as a result of a quick...
Headaches
There are several different types of headaches ranging from common and benign to rare and serious. Fortunately, the majority...
Neck Pain
There are several types of neck pain that all behave differently and require different treatment...
Plantar Fasciitis
The “Plantar fascia” is a fibrous band running from the under surface of your heel to the ball of your foot. “Plantar...
Runner’s Knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a painful irritation of the cartilage behind your kneecap. Although anyone may...
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the more complex joints in the human body. The main players include the: Glenohumeral Joint: the...
Shin Splints
Shin splints, also called "Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome,” is caused when the muscles of your lower leg pull too hard on...
Tendinitis
Tendinitis can occur in many places in the body, the most common areas being the ankle, knee, hamstring, and shoulder. The...
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is characterized by pain on the outside portion of the elbow. Although...
TMJ Syndrome
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a term used to describe a group of problems that cause pain in the temporomandibular...
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common traumatic sports injury. They are frequently seen in sports that involve sudden changes of...
5 Running Myths Debunked
1. Rest Fixes All Many people think that if they simply rest an injury it will go away. Most running injuries are due to...
Is It Okay To Crack My Own Back?
Time to shed some light on this common question I get asked as a chiropractor all the time. What is causing the...
Pregnancy And Postpartum Back Pain
Pregnancy is a wonderful process, but throw some nausea and back pain in the mix and it can be a long 9 months. As I'm...
How Pain Works
Ever wonder why a broken bone doesn't hurt right away? How about why the sign of a heart attack is pain in the left arm?...
3 Easy Running Stride Fixes
Running seems like a simple enough task, but like any movement in athletics, it’s a skill. Unfortunately, most people...
Your Hamstrings Probably Aren’t Tight, But If They Are, Who Cares?
Patients tell me everyday how tight their hamstrings are. There are several reasons someone may feel tight but may...
