Archives for 2008
Shoulder pain following an automobile collision is probably more common than you think. Whiplash injuries, especially serious ones, are notorious for causing pain and disability beyond the neck. Whiplash is considered a full-body disorder and symptoms can range from pain to dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Depending on the type of collision and what type of [..]
A Common Sequela Of Neck InjuriesIn 1991, Denver Thoracic Outlet surgeon Richard Sanders, MD, wrote a book with the above title (1). In this months issue we are going to discuss many of Dr. Sanders’ remarkable observations… beginning with…His Definition of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)“TOS is neurovascular symptoms in the upper extremity due to pressure [..]
While most of us have a look in the mirror at least once a day, few of us look at our appearance from a different angle, such as from the side. But, the view from the side can be quite revealing if you suffer from chronic neck pain.
First, note the position of your head [..]
The body is an interconnected whole and needs to be looked at as such in order to get at the root of a spinal problem. We are all familiar with low back trauma, bending, and stooping in awkward positions to lift something from a trunk, or the slip and fall on ice. In these examples, [..]
Chiropractors recognize the importance of good spinal posture in affecting a variety of health problems, including fibromyalgia.
It's important to not think of the disease as having a single solution,
but rather as a more complex entity, needing a comprehensive approach.
But is there any research on the spine being involved in patients with
fibromyalgia?A [..]
When hand pain strikes, it can be a difficult problem to deal with since we use our hands for so much. It can also be distressing psychologically to have a part of your body not working as it should.
Hand pain can be tough to diagnose since there are many causes. One familiar cause is [..]
The neck is the most flexible part of your spine and just like any other area of the body, movement exercises and good posture are important for maintaining its health. Neck pain can be brought on or aggravated by how you treat this vital structure. We often neglect our neck when it comes to exercise, [..]
The neck is the most flexible part of your spine and just like any other area of the body, movement exercises and good posture are important for maintaining its health. Neck pain can be brought on or aggravated by how you treat this vital structure. We often neglect our neck when it comes to exercise, [..]
How does stress affect your well-being and how is stress related to getting headaches? Let's discuss the most common ways stress can make you more headache prone...
While most of us do not get enough sound, restful, and restorative sleep as it is, stress can interfere affect both the quantity and quality of sleep we [..]
Many patients with fibromyalgia
have long-standing depression, which is more substantial than just
having the occasional morning blues. Their muscle pain can either be a
cause for their depression or even the effect of a prolonged, depressed
state of mind. Or the two may not be linked at all and simply co-exist
at the same [..]