Pain coming from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve is called sciatica. Sciatica – which can include pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness – is really a symptom indicating an underlying problem, not a diagnosis in and of itself. This article will explore in detail the findings of a recent controlled study comparing spinal…
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Take Control of Chronic Childhood Ear Infections
It’s 2 am and the crying has only gotten progressively worse across the past hour. You are pacing the downstairs hallway trying anything to soothe your inconsolable 10-month old so that your 5 and 8 year old kids can get some sleep upstairs. Your plan is to call the doctor’s office the moment they open…
Some Surprising Statistics About Back Pain
Back pain relief is just one component of chiropractic care, but it is often a patient’s first introduction. Back pain is horribly debilitating affecting all aspects of work and personal life. If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Here are a few facts about back pain that may (or may not)…
Why a chiropractor can not possibly cure your problem
Have you ever wondered if chiropractic can help you? Most of the time, it takes people a very long time to actually come into the office and have their very first chiropractic check-up. Perhaps you wonder if your problem is too severe, or too simple. You may wonder if your problem can even be helped…
Upper cervical chiropractic care
What does “upper cervical” mean? It means the upper part of the neck very close to the brain stem. It is the most important part of the spine for a very simple reason: you MUST be balanced from the TOP down. The head weighs in at 12-15+ pounds and “sits” upon a 2-ounce bone called…
I know what the problem is…
This is Part 2 of a series entitled, “Dangerous Thoughts About Your Health.” In consultation, new patients occasionally inform me that they already know what the problem is. Then they tell me about some particular movements or cite certain daily activities at work or at home that brings about their pain. Sometimes, they will also…
The Five Most Dangerous Words in the English Language
I’m starting a series entitled “Dangerous Thoughts About Your Health.” So, what is the five most dangerous words in the English language? MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAY. Nearly every time I suggest this as a typical thought pattern, patients will smile or nod in acknowledgment. Of course, the reason is that most patients do think…
Chiropractic Care Emphasizes Prevention; Proposed Health Care Reform DOES NOT!
Last weekend, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker at a chiropractic health care fitness event in Columbus, Ohio. Did you know that the Governor has personally endorsed the chiropractic profession for at least 40 years and has been speaking at the International Chiropractors Association symposium since 1993? Here are a few quotes from this…
Chiropractic: Knowing vs Believing
I was reading an article about health and thought it relevant to the ongoing reason that I’m investing in this blog. Knowing how to care VERY IMPORTANT! I trust you feel the same way about it. It always thrills my soul when a patient finally gets “the big picture.” Recently, I had such an experience…
Can You Really "Learn To Live With It"?
In consultation with new patients, I will quite often hear the phrase, “Oh doc, I’ve learned to live with….” And my response is almost always the same, “I’m sorry to hear that!” Such was the case several weeks ago in the office. A sprightly young 81 year old lady in consultation asked me, “If this…
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