Chiropractic News entries

Tweet Knee pain is one of the most common problems next to spinal conditions of the musculoskeletal system.  There are three categories – problems of the knee can be classified under: 1.    Trauma – injury to the knee (sports etc…) 2.    Arthritic changes in the knee 3.    Poor mechanics or overuse of the knee Trauma [...]

Tweet Have you ever wondered why allergies affect some people and not others?  What causes allergies and how can you inhibit their agonizing effects? Your immune system works to keep you 100% natural, organic, unadulterated, you! It recognizes and destroys bacteria, viri, pollutants, dust, pollen, drugs, tumors, debris and artificial substances (metal and plastic, however, [...]

Tweet Swinging the club on the open green, sinking the perfect putt and playing in the warm sun…ah…. so go the daydreams of many Minnesotans arising from the winter’s hibernation.  So, how can you prepare yourself for a season of injury free golf after months of inactivity?  Here’s just a few tips you can use [...]

Tweet There is a never ending growth to competitive sports – and a never ending need to enhance performance when competing.  Whether the sport you play is flag football, hockey, soft ball or even golf – you will do what ever it takes to be the best.  And to be the best, you have to [...]

Tweet Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine occurring during the growth spurt in children. although there are many causes and types of scoliosis  -the most common of this condition  (Idiopathic Scoliosis) is still unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild – but can get progressively worse. That is why we stress the importance [...]

Tweet There are many causes of bedwetting in a child.  Some causes of bedwetting include – trauma, an underdeveloped bladder, deep sleeping, and emotional/social factors or even disease.  Most children can stay dry throughout the night by the age of 5 or 6.  If your child suddenly starts bedwetting after being dry for quite some [...]

Tweet OUCH!  Sinus headaches can cause  deep, throbbing pains in the front of your head and face.  They are caused by inflammation of your sinuses.  Your sinuses are eight spaces in the bones of the forehead, cheeks and temples that help you to breathe.  When they are inflamed, they can fill with mucous, make it [...]

Tweet Suffering from chronic neck pain?  A recent study estimates that 7 out of 10 adults develop neck pain that lasts longer than 6 months at some point during their life.  So, what can you do to stop the pain?  Let’s examine how the neck muscles relate to neck pain and how you can stop [...]

Tweet If you experience pain in your hips, upper leg, low back, or buttocks, you know that sitting, standing, or exercising can feel horrific.  Every time your feet hit the ground, the shock is transferred up your legs to your hips and spine, and any spinal or muscle irregularity can cause you pain. Likely causes [...]

Tweet Low back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint I hear from patients.   As your uterus expands throughout pregnancy, your center of gravity changes, your abdominal muscles stretch and weaken, and your posture is affected causing a strain on your back.  This can manifest as pain in your lumbar region of your lower [...]