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 [...]

17 10, 2012

Low Back Pain, Epidural Steroid Injections and Meningitis

By |2020-04-09T11:34:57-04:00October 17th, 2012|Back Pain, Chiropractic, News and Events|Comments Off on Low Back Pain, Epidural Steroid Injections and Meningitis

The national news has not been good of late for those who have received a common treatment for acute low back pain. A tainted batch of medication has resulted in 15 deaths to date with more than 200 people falling prey to this potentially deadly form of fungal meningitis. It is estimated that at least 14,000 people are now known to have received these contaminated epidural injections. Patients in states as close as Tennessee and Virginia have now been confirmed as having [...]

17 09, 2012

The New Paradigm of Healthcare

By |2020-04-09T11:26:15-04:00September 17th, 2012|Chiropractic, News and Events|Comments Off on The New Paradigm of Healthcare

Doctors are … Start by entering those two words into the search line of Google and look at the list of the top ten searches. What words come to mind next?  This is the list from my search: Doctors are stupid, arrogant, evil, dangerous, idiots, overpaid, useless, underpaid, rich, greedy. This list is disappointing. Is this representative of public opinion of what doctors are? As one chiropractor, I realize there is not much I can do to improve perceptions of health [...]

13 09, 2012

5 Important Facts You Need to Know About Greenville Chiropractors

By |2020-04-09T11:24:45-04:00September 13th, 2012|Chiropractic|Comments Off on 5 Important Facts You Need to Know About Greenville Chiropractors

New research shows that chiropractic is the fastest-growing and second-largest primary health care profession. There are more than 60,000 Doctors of Chiropractic actively practicing in the United States today and that number has been growing steadily—with more than 30 million patient visits per year. Why is chiropractic becoming so popular? Here are 5 things you should know: 1. New technology. With the recent advancements in cutting-edge computer technology introduced to my profession, such as the ProAdjuster and Pulstar Instruments, there is no [...]

26 07, 2012

Greenville’s Low Level Laser Therapy: Olympic Pain Relief at the Speed of Light

By |2020-04-09T11:16:35-04:00July 26th, 2012|News and Events|Comments Off on Greenville’s Low Level Laser Therapy: Olympic Pain Relief at the Speed of Light

Many Olympians, professional sports teams and endurance athletes have experienced the difference that Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) provides. Laser Therapy has been shown to accelerate pain relief and tissue healing in numerous studies and has been cleared by the FDA for use in clinical practices. I have recently added deep tissue laser therapy to our service offerings at Eastside Chiropractic in Greenville. Studies have revealed that deep tissue laser therapy stimulates internal healing and improves recovery. Our [...]

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 [...]

29 06, 2012

Considering Back Surgery? University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Recommends Chiropractic Care First

By |2020-04-28T12:57:43-04:00June 29th, 2012|Back Pain, News and Events|Comments Off on Considering Back Surgery? University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Recommends Chiropractic Care First

Who would have imagined this 30 years ago—a leading medical college requiring their patients see a chiropractor before having back surgery? But that's exactly what's happening at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). In order to increase success and minimize costs in the treatment of chronic low back pain, the UPMC Health Plan now includes a set of revolutionary guidelines for managing back pain. As of January 1, 2012, UPMC is pioneering a far-reaching initiative focused on the treatment of chronic back pain. [...]

18 05, 2012

The Joint at the Point of your Spine: Get Relief from Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)

By |2020-04-09T11:07:50-04:00May 18th, 2012|Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on The Joint at the Point of your Spine: Get Relief from Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)

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 [...]

15 05, 2012

George Hincapie talks about Greenville SC, Chiropractic, and USPro Race 2012

By |2020-04-28T13:04:41-04:00May 15th, 2012|archive|Comments Off on George Hincapie talks about Greenville SC, Chiropractic, and USPro Race 2012

2012 marks the final time the USPRO cycling road race championship will be held in Greenville, SC. I recently had the opportunity to visit with our local cycling legend George Hincapie before he left Greenville for the Amgen Tour of California. Watch the short video below for George Hincapie's perspective on Chiropractic through the 20+ years that we have worked together and his thoughts about this final USPro race in Greenville. You'll find out why George comes to Eastside Chiropractic for chiropractic treatments when he [...]

30 04, 2012

Is Fibromyalgia a Life Sentence for Pain?

By |2020-04-09T10:52:45-04:00April 30th, 2012|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Is Fibromyalgia a Life Sentence for Pain?

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 [...]