Entries from March 2010

In one of my recent blog articles, I told you of my back pain that came on after over working my legs on my first day of skiing in Tahoe this year.  On returning to work on Monday and Tuesday, I had extreme pain after bending at the waist to avoid squatting with my extremely sore legs.  After developing soreness in my low back, I had my therapy staff work on me in my clinic in Santa Clara.  Since my pain was in my low back, you would think that massage, deep tissue work, vibration therapy, etc. over this area would be the answer, right

In our office, we have decided that being an insulated little office does nothing to help our community and the Las Vegas valley at large.   Along with helping people regain their true health, we also feel we need to be active members of our community.   One of the things we do to achieve this is to take part in as many Las Vegas and North Las Vegas events as possible.

Frackville residents: Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly whipped or snapped due to a sudden jolt, usually involving a car accident from the rear.  However, whiplash can also occur from a slip and fall injury or a rollercoaster ride.       So if you are injured, you would what to know what scientific studies say about what health care services best addresses the injured whiplash patient

Get out your walking shoes, grab your leashes and let the fun begin during MVHS’ 27th Annual Woofer & Hoofer fundraising walk. To give to the cause through Dr.

Look for what others need to be happy in their lives and then figure out how you can provide that to them so they can be happy

Look for what others need to be happy in their lives and then figure out how you can provide that to them so they can be happy

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine occurring during the growth spurt in children. although there are many causes and types of scoliosis  – the most common of this condition  ( Idiopathic Scoliosis ) is still unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild – but can get progressively worse.

Schuylkill County and Pottsville residents: If chiropractic care helps patients get better faster and costs the patient and/or insurance company less, shouldn’t EVERY low back pain patient FIRST see a chiropractic physician before any other type of doctor?  That is in fact, what should be done, based on a recent report! On October 20, 2009, a report was delivered on the impact on population, health, and total health care spending.  It was found the addition of chiropractic care for the treatment of neck and low back pain “…will likely increase value-for-dollar in US employer-sponsored health benefit plans.”  Authored by an MD and an MD/PhD, and commissioned by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the findings are clear; chiropractic care achieves higher satisfaction and superior outcomes for both neck and low back pain in a manner more cost effective than other commonly utilized approaches. The study reviews the fact that low back and neck pain are extremely common conditions consuming large amounts of health care dollars

The knee is a very complex joint. But, without it, we cannot move.