Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints experienced by adults. Often, lower back pain stems from the sciatic nerve becoming pinched or irritated as it travels through the lower back and buttocks. This leads to symptoms known as sciatica, characterized by pain radiating from the lower back through the back of […]
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What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed. As one of the leading causes of foot pain, it is essential to understand plantar fasciitis, its symptoms, and effective treatment […]
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that form a tendon that wraps around the shoulder joint. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the shoulder and allowing for proper ranges of motion. Injuries to the rotator cuff are common, especially among those engaged in repetitive overhead activities like sports, painting, or manual […]
Why Prenatal Chiropractic Care? Pregnancy brings many beautiful changes to the body, but it can also cause a significant amount of pain and discomfort for expectant mothers. The physical transformations a woman’s body undergoes to support fetal growth often put considerable stress on the spine, pelvis, and other joints. Things like increased weight and hormone […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong Ten years ago, if someone asked a practitioner this question, the answer would simply be ‘from the work place’. Ergonomic problems in the work force have caused many injuries, resulting in millions of dollars spent in health care each year in North America. There are usually two main kinds of […]
Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), located in the pelvis, is thought to be a possible cause of sciatica, resulting in back pain that radiates down the leg and below the knee. Scientists have questioned what the best treatment option is for patients with SIJ-related leg pain. In a recent study, researchers compared three treatment […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong Several of us have experienced an ankle sprain to some degree in our lives. Some, more often than others. In the game of basketball, the ankle sprain injury is one of the most common types of injury. The two most common types of ankle sprains are the inversion and eversion […]
Many patients with shoulder pain are told have surgery, get steroid shots, or take anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain. Unfortunately, these treatments do not always work to reliably reduce symptoms, particularly in patients with frozen shoulder syndrome. Frozen shoulder syndrome is characterized by night pain and painful restriction of shoulder movement during rotation and […]
Chiropractic adjustments were just as effective as epidural injections for patients with back pain in a new study — without the risks and at lower cost. The findings show that chiropractic can significantly reduce pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation, and is less expensive than medical treatment. Lumbar epidural injections are frequently used for […]
Nearly a third of Americans have high blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart disease, stroke, and number of health conditions. While medication is the primary treatment for hypertension, there are several non-pharmaceutical ways to manage high blood pressure including, stress reduction, weight loss, and diet changes. Now, a growing body of research suggests […]
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