Do not let the fear of falling rule your life. Many falls and fall-related injuries are preventable. Statistics and research have identified a number of risk factors that can be managed to decrease the likelihood of a fall. Additionally, Chiropractic care has been found to improve musculoskeletal balance, strength and coordination. Consider the following strategies […]
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has afflicted more people in the last 20 years than ever. Some doctors attribute the increase to the pollutants in the air, the changes in the modern diet, and lack of adequate ventilation in homes. According to the Mayo Clinic, asthma symptoms vary by individuals and may be […]
When you think of tone, you probably think of the bass and treble controls on your stereo. These tonal controls affect which sound frequencies you hear. Boost the treble and the sound is thin, with little detail. Boost the bass and the sound becomes muffled, losing its sparkle and focus. Too much or too little […]
It’s easy to see how heavy lifting and physical labor can contribute to back pain and other spinal problems. Yet millions of us will sit at our jobs and can suffer similar kinds of back problems. With the stay at home order still in effect, millions more of us find ourselves working from a computer […]
Did you know…Two of the top three reasons for visits to medical offices, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms are for treatment of neck pain and low back pain? If I can assist in keeping the medical establishments able to focus on the respiratory illness in front of them and keep patients who are seeking pain […]
Click here for a video demonstration of flexion-distraction technique. I have been using the Flexion-Distraction technique since I was a student doctor back in Chiropractic College (1993). I have found flexion-distraction technique to be invaluable in treating my patients suffering from herniated or bulged discs, Sciatica and Neuropathy. Using this conservative technique along with physiotherapies, […]
In Fort Myers, people come in frequently seeking chiropractic care for neck pain because the majority of people will experience neck pain at some point in their lifetime. Why is neck pain so common? Neck pain is so common because we live in an era where we are surrounded by technology. Our computers, tablets, phones, […]
What are the symptoms of golfer’s elbow? Symptoms of golfer’s elbow include pain on the inside of your elbow that may or may not be accompanied by weakness and/or numbness in your forearm, hand, or fingers. What are the symptoms of tennis elbow? Symptoms of tennis elbow include pain on the outside of your elbow […]
“Shoot for the moon. If you miss, you’ll still reach the stars. Because resolutions are often health-related, I want to help patients follow through with them. I have gathered techniques from recent research to help you establish objectives that will stay around way past January. Read on for tips on creating and sticking with […]
Chiropractic care is important all year round, but I think it is especially important during the holiday season since the holidays can be a very stressful time for so many. While there is so much to be grateful for, it is also easy to forget to take care of your own health. Skipping your Chiropractic […]