Protecting Your Spine with Good Posture
Most of us don’t realize how much time we spend looking down at our phones and computers with our head and neck in a flexed forward position. The average …
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Should I Use Ice or Heat?
At our office, we often get the question, “Should I use ice or heat?” The answer really depends on the ailment. A brief overview of these two therapies is …
Spondylo . . . What???
What Is a Spondylolisthesis? The word “spondylolisthesis” derives from “spondylo,” meaning spine, and “listhesis,” meaning slippage. A spondylolisthesis is a forward slippage of one vertebra (one of the 33 …
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis occurs when the channels through which your spinal cord and nerve roots travel become narrowed, thus squeezing the spinal cord and nerve roots. Doctors often call this …
What Is a Herniated Disc?
Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits …
Laser Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy is the use of cold laser energy that safely penetrates one to two inches into the skin to create therapeutic effects in the muscles and joints. …
Informed People Make Healthy Choices
Being an informed patient is an empowering concept. In the modern healthcare marketplace, the doctor-patient relationship has become a two-way street. It’s no longer a situation in which the …
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica (pronounced s-a-ti-k) describes persistent pain felt along the course of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and into the lower leg. …
Headache Prevention and Treatment
Headache symptoms usually begin gradually. In fact, the sudden onset of severe headache may signify a serious problem and requires immediate medical attention. A typical headache is often described …
Facet Joint Syndromes
You awaken with a “catch” in your neck. It hurts to move your neck in any direction, and you can not alleviate the discomfort. You don’t recall doing anything …