Chiropractic Medicine
Articles about the place of chiropractic within health care, when to see a chiropractor, and the warning signs that call for medical care instead.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor or chiropractor, and the vast majority of cases are "mechanical": they come from muscles, joints, ligaments or discs and improve with time and conservative care. Occasionally, though, back pain... Read the full guide »
When back pain, neck pain or a sports injury slows you down, two of the most common conservative care options are a chiropractor and a physical therapist. Both are licensed health professionals who treat musculoskeletal problems without surgery or drugs, and their... Read the full guide »
Introduction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a document Acute Low Back Problems in Adults: Assessment and Treatment, which states that “Low back problems affect virtually everyone at some time during their life.” While this document published by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, claims that low back pain is [...]
As a practicing chiropractor with over 33 years of clinical experience, I have treated many patients who have said, “If I knew that I was going to feel this good, I would have come for treatment years ago.” I have wondered why this is so common? I think frequently people with chronic pain in [...]