The past two weekends were marked by rain which was sure to end the notion that South Carolina is suffering from a drought. As I traveled the roadways, the deep runoff on some roads brought to mind that this weather brings about an increase in auto accidents and auto accident injury. A few observations if you were involved in an accident in the last few rainstorms: As a previous accident victim myself, I realize that the first thing a person thinks [...]
Low back pain is a common complaint of my traveling clients. Traveling, no matter if by car, bus, or plane, causes all types of unusual stress on our musculo-skeletal system, and by extension, our nervous system. Traveling causes our body to do something that it shouldn't do: remain still and confined. Can you remember the last time you sat in the middle seat of a plane? Injuries can also occur when hoisting carry-on bags into overhead compartments or grabbing suitcases from the [...]
Wallet in back pocket causing back pain? Everyone (at least everyone I know) sits, but some people sit more than others. For example, if you are an office worker, there is a very good chance you sit for the majority of your day. Even though sitting has been associated with low back pain by many, research has shown that “sitting alone was not associated with the risk of developing low back pain.” But (and this is a very big BUT) sitting [...]
As a chiropractor, my goal is to help my patients become pain-free. My desire, however, is to see my patients understand the reasons for why their pain began in the first place and to teach them how to correct those underlying causes. In the past, I have concentrated on educating patients about posture and illustrating home care maneuvers and exercises that would balance their supportive muscles. But even the most well-intentioned patients get sidetracked by their busy lives and no habit [...]
The Joint at the point of your spine is known as the coccyx. A condition that commonly appears in a chiropractic office is pain around the "tailbone" officially known as coccydynia. Mary Smith (not her real name) came to Eastside Chiropractic experiencing extreme pain at the tailbone, especially when she moved from sitting to standing, or sat on a hard surface like her kitchen chair. Mary had already been to her primary care doctor. He had given her a donut shaped cushion [...]
Spinal Decompression – New Hope for Sciatica! Spinal Decompression – A new hope? Sometimes lower back pain occurs only in the area of your belt line. At other times it can radiate pain down a leg. This distinction is important as the former, lower back pain only, is often less complicated and carries a more favorable outlook for complete recovery. In fact, when we examine new patients a large part of the [...]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that impacts every aspect of life for those who suffer from it. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia is often given to people with chronic widespread pain when doctors cannot identify a specific condition or cause such as tissue damage. As a result, fibromyalgia remains elusive and confusing. Since people don't know what causes it, some think it is a physical illness while others assume it is a purely psychological condition. This of course begs the question: What [...]
Many people don’t realize how important proper sleep is for their health. With today’s hectic lifestyles, our society is sleeping less in order to work more. Research studies have shown that depriving the sleep your body needs decreases the quality of your life, and can decrease your longevity. Inadequate sleep can disrupt hormonal balance and accelerate aging. Inadequate sleep also increases the onset and severity of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, [...]
Chiropractic and Insurance If you take a look at healthcare in the United States, you see that the dominant industry of healthcare is conventional Western medicine. For business reasons, health insurance companies cater to those who control the industry: medical doctors and hospitals. There is a long history of prejudice against chiropractic by political medicine, which is one of the primary reasons why chiropractic care is poorly covered by many insurers. Many research studies have shown that chiropractic care is both [...]
ACCIDENT ATTORNEY? Why Does It Matter… As a chiropractor, I see many automobile accident victims. Some of my patients have been in minor collisions, where there is little damage to their vehicle. Others have had their automobile declared a total loss by an insurance claims adjuster. Many automobile accident victims wonder if they need an accident attorney. In my opinion, the reality of the modern insurance system requires the help of an [...]
