BLOG, NEWS AND EVENTS

“Doc, I stretch all the time, I do yoga two days a week and even go for regular massages.  Why am I always so tight and sore?”  Every day I am faced with this question, so I decided it would be a good opportunity to let you all in on an ironic, yet true statement;… Continue Reading…

 How many of you, reach for the bottle of pain killers at the first sign of pain?  The Annals of Internal Medicine just published an article that looked at the effects of spinal manipulation vs. home exercises vs. medication for neck pain and concluded that, although medication definitely has its purpose, when it comes to… Continue Reading…

                    As a manual medicine practitioner who specializes in back and neck pain, it is my responsibility and duty to my patients to provide the best care possible in order to achieve optimal results.  Part of this process is being able to suggest what types of… Continue Reading…

In past articles, we have discussed the prevalence of back pain, various treatment options, and the importance of strengthening and stabilizing the spine in order to avoid and prevent injury.  Today, I want to let you all in on a very important piece of information that will have a huge impact on the prevention of… Continue Reading…

Statistics show that 80% of individuals will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.  It is second to colds/flu for missed work days and one of the biggest reasons for going on disability.  The fortunate thing about back pain is that there are many treatment options that are proven to be effective. … Continue Reading…