Subacromial Shoulder Impingement? Subacromial Impingement of the shoulder is a type of rotator cuff problem. These account for about half of all shoulder problems. Bear with me briefly while I explain a little shoulder anatomy that will help you get a better idea of what happens in a shoulder impingement. The 4 muscles (including the […]
Shocking Over The Counter Pain Reliever Risks
Very Serious Risks Associated with Over The Counter Pain Relievers You may be unaware of the risks associated with taking NSAIDs (ibuprofen/motrin/advil, naproxen/aleve, aspirin, and many prescription anti-inflammatories) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol). These pain relieving, anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most widely used types of medicines in the US. More than 70 million prescriptions and […]
“Should I go to a chiropractor or urgent care after getting rear ended?”
This is a great question. I’m going to start off by giving a not so great answer. “It depends.” I know, that’s really that helpful so let me explain. I guess the first thing is that it doesn’t have to be an either one or the other You very well may need both seeing an […]
Changes In Brain Activity On PET Scan After Chiropractic Adjustment
Metabolic changes in brain and skeletal muscles observed after spinal manipulation. This interesting small study used young adult males that had some neck pain and shoulder stiffness but had no abnormalities on MRI. Researchers did a brain scan measuring activity pre and post chiropractic treatment to identify any possible changes from the adjustment. They also […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Frozen Shoulder
Can Chiropractic Help Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a term used to describe something called adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder. It tends to be progressive with greater losses of movement and more pain as the problem continues. These progressive losses of movement are the reason the shoulder is called […]
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