17 02, 2013

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Wrist and Hand Pain or Numbness

By |2020-05-06T09:12:47-04:00February 17th, 2013|Chiropractic, FAQs|Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Wrist and Hand Pain or Numbness

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common problem affecting a large portion of society.  Estimates are that up to 1 in 20 of the general population are affected, with occupations such as typists, assembly line workers, postal employees, servers/waitstaff, musicians and carpenters being those most often afflicted by this disorder.  CTS produces a high level of cost to the health care system when time lost from work, treatment costs, and short and long term disability payments are factored in.  Continued [...]

16 02, 2013

Whiplash! After A Car Accident, What Can I Do?

By |2020-04-09T11:42:03-04:00February 16th, 2013|Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips|Comments Off on Whiplash! After A Car Accident, What Can I Do?

Whiplash is a term that describes an injury to the neck that occurs after a motor vehicle or car accident. The most common type of car accident is the rear impact, and most typically the occupant in a vehicle which gets “rear-ended” is at the greatest risk of injury, including the injury termed whiplash. Until recently, the cause of the pain resulting from a whiplash injury was poorly understood.  Also, as a [...]

16 02, 2013

Sciatica

By |2020-04-14T14:52:17-04:00February 16th, 2013|Chiropractic, FAQs|Comments Off on Sciatica

Sciatica is a term which means inflammation of the bundle of nerves which begin in your lower back and transits down into your leg.  This bundle of nerves forms the sciatic nerve from which the condition derives its name.  Sciatic pain can vary from occasional and annoying to severe and debilitating.  Sciatica typically involves only one leg at a time.  Sciatica can have more than one cause, but typically the cause is an irritation or compression of lower back nerves from [...]

16 02, 2013

Instrument Adjustment Technology: A Breakthrough in Spine Care in Greenville

By |2020-04-14T14:42:56-04:00February 16th, 2013|Chiropractic, FAQs, News and Events|Comments Off on Instrument Adjustment Technology: A Breakthrough in Spine Care in Greenville

Just as advances in technology have touched every part of our lives in the last 20 years, so has this technology advancement had its effects for the practicing Doctor of Chiropractic.  Advances in engineering have uniquely blended physics with my skills as a Doctor of Chiropractic to both analyze and treat joint and spine disorders in such a way that could never have been imagined just a few short years ago. Eastside Chiropractic features the most technologically advanced adjusting instruments using [...]

14 02, 2013

Neck Pain? Greenville Doctor David Mruz offers relief: Study reveals better than drugs

By |2020-04-14T14:41:33-04:00February 14th, 2013|Chiropractic, FAQs|Comments Off on Neck Pain? Greenville Doctor David Mruz offers relief: Study reveals better than drugs

Moderate and acute neck pain is one of the most common reasons why people visit their family medical doctor.  In many cases, pain and stiffness occur without any obvious cause, and treatment at a medical facility may involve the use of NSAID's, or even narcotics.  A new study from The Annals of Internal Medicine revealed something that doctors of chiropractic have experienced in their practices for many decades.  In one of the few head-to-head comparisons of the various treatments for neck [...]

23 08, 2012

What’s My Diagnosis? Common Conditions I See in Chiropractic Practice

By |2020-04-09T11:19:54-04:00August 23rd, 2012|FAQs|Comments Off on What’s My Diagnosis? Common Conditions I See in Chiropractic Practice

Like medical doctors and doctors of osteopathic medicine, chiropractors are primary care providers. Primary care providers examine patients, analyze the results of tests and studies, diagnose and treat  health conditions, and provide advice about preventive health care. Chiropractic care, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners, is a conservative, non-surgical method of care based on the premise that the body is capable of achieving and maintaining health through its own innate recuperative powers, provided that it receives the [...]

24 07, 2012

Chiropractor Risk and Danger Comparison: What Greenville Should Know

By |2020-04-28T12:57:25-04:00July 24th, 2012|Chiropractic, FAQs|Comments Off on Chiropractor Risk and Danger Comparison: What Greenville Should Know

Dr. David Mruz of Eastside Chiropractic in Greenville, SC, answers questions about the relative risks and safety of chiropractic care. Lately various news articles have been written about the safety of chiropractic care. Do a casual search of the web and you'll find many opinions on the topic. But the most important opinion you should be aware of is the position of the insurance industry. Insurance companies provide professional liability coverage to all kinds of health care specialists, and the potential for [...]

18 04, 2012

Kinesio Tape for Posture and Injury Recovery

By |2020-04-28T12:59:18-04:00April 18th, 2012|FAQs|Comments Off on Kinesio Tape for Posture and Injury Recovery

We've had lots of interest in a new compliment to the care that we offer here at Eastside Chiropractic in Greenville, SC.  So today, I'm talking about kinesio tape therapy. What is kinesio tape therapy? Kinesio tape therapy uses a special kind of tape for help with shoulder injuries, mid back pain, rounded shoulders, neck pain, postoperative rehabilitation, and muscle imbalances. At Eastside Chiropractic, we frequently use the tape for therapeutic support of the mid back and shoulder muscles.  It helps to [...]

1 09, 2011

Low Back Pain? One common cause . . .

By |2020-04-09T09:53:22-04:00September 1st, 2011|FAQs|Comments Off on Low Back Pain? One common cause . . .

Did you know that over 80% of adults suffer from lower back pain at some point? A pain in the back can be debilitating, and many back pain sufferers are understandably desperate for relief. The first step to pain relief is identifying the cause. One common cause of low back pain is the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). What is the sacroiliac joint? We have two sacroiliac joints, one on either side of our sacrum (sit bone). Some people mistakenly refer to [...]

18 02, 2011

How to Improve Posture Right Now: 4 Easy Suggestions

By |2020-05-06T09:12:05-04:00February 18th, 2011|FAQs, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on How to Improve Posture Right Now: 4 Easy Suggestions

Our posture is the window to our spine's health.  The stereotypical admonition by the moms of America to their children to "sit up straight!" rings true!  The more we give in to the relentless forces of gravity, the more apt we are to suffer the effects of degenerative joint disease as we age.  Following are four suggestions about how to improve posture. Put both feet on the floor. Sitting or standing with your legs crossed twists your bones and can cause [...]