Chiropractic Medicine
Articles on neck pain, the crick in the neck, whiplash injuries, cervical disc problems, pillow choice and desk ergonomics.
Hearing the words "herniated disc" can be frightening. Many people imagine a permanent injury that will eventually require surgery. In reality, a lumbar or cervical disc herniation is common, often improves on its own, and is usually managed first with non-surgical care... Read the full guide »
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a rear-end car collision, but it can also happen during contact sports, falls or amusement park rides. The sudden back-and-forth movement of the head strains the soft tissues of the neck, and symptoms... Read the full guide »
Many of us spend hours each day at a desk, and our bodies often let us know about it: a stiff neck by mid-afternoon, a tight lower back, aching shoulders or headaches at the end of the workday. While no single "perfect... Read the full guide »
If you wake up stiff and sore, or back and neck pain keeps you from sleeping well, your sleeping position and pillow may be part of the problem. The relationship works both ways: pain can disturb sleep, and poor sleep can make... Read the full guide »
Have you ever woke with a “crick in the neck” and wondered what happened to cause the severe, sharp pain? I have heard many a patient relate the cause to “I must have slept wrong.” This is one of the more common neck problems that convince many to seek chiropractic treatment. Normally, the cause [...]