Archive for April, 2009
Uncle Arthur”
Sunday, April 26th, 2009Yes, Its time to discuss that unwanted and common visitor, arthritis. The word is derived from arthros or joint and itis or inflammation. Arthritis is inflammation of joints and the most common form of joint disease. It involves a progressive loss of joint cartilage and reactive changes of joint margins (erosion and degeneration.) It is estimated that 33% to 90% of people over the age of 65 years are affected in the U.S., or approximately 60 million patients at any one time; and is the leading cause of disability in those over the age of 65.
Pregnancy and Low Back Pain
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009As many of you know, especially those of the female persuasion, pregnancy brings joy unspeakable and a couple of minor setbacks including morning sickness, gestational diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, and low back pain.
The Connection Between Headaches and Weight Gain
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009I knew a woman who had gained a great deal of weight in a relatively short amount of time. It was about 90 pounds in the course of two years. She had also been battling migraines.
Chiropractic: The Right Treatment For Neck Pain
Monday, April 20th, 2009It’s important to keep a few things in mind when considering a visit to a chiropractor for neck pain. Chiropractic began with the intent of working with the spine and back related problems, and while most neck pain is related to spinal alignment, sometimes it’s not.
Sinus and Migraines - Can the Same Treatment Cure Both?
Saturday, April 18th, 2009A friend I don’t get to see often was relaying her struggle with a sinus infection. Not unusual, until I realized this is the same infection she had complained to me about a few months ago.
Chiropractic For Neck Pain?
Saturday, April 18th, 2009When considering going to a chiropractor about your neck pain, it is first important to keep a few things in mind. The chiropractic practice began with the intent of only working with spine and back related problems, and while many instances of neck pain may be related to back misalignment, many others are not.
