Between 1998 and 2008, spinal fusion surgery (a form of back surgery) had increased 2.4-fold in the United States.(1) And the most common reason for the increase? Disc degeneration.(2) Back surgery has its place and time, but opting for one is not a small decision. It’s also a procedure that cannot be undone. Asking yourself the following questions will help you …
Your Brain May Be Causing Your Chronic Pain – Chiropractor in Holland
Full Research Article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4331171/ One of the most common reasons people seek care at our office is chronic musculoskeletal pain. More often than not, they have been around the block. The physical therapist said it’s muscle imbalance; The chiropractor said it’s bone misalignment; The massage therapist said it’s tight muscles; The general practitioner said everything looked fine, and take this …
How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Relieve Pain? – Chiropractor in Holland
Dangers of pain killers vs. Chiropractic adjustments Heroin addiction came up in the Democratic debate before the holidays. All three candidates acknowledged that prescription opioid pain medications, such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, often open the door to heroin abuse, and we need to tighten up regulations on opioid prescriptions. Tighter regulation is a great start, but that only solves half …
Case Study: Chronic Elbow Pain And Nerve Entrapment – Chiropractor In Holland
Her Story The patient was a 56-year-old woman who presented with elbow pain on both sides. The pain had been constant since a fall 6 months prior. She braced herself from the fall with both hands and was left with constant pain on the outside of her elbows. She had consulted a couple other chiropractors. One of them suggested that …