

Pain: A Complicated Signal-Part 2
Let's talk a bit more about different sources of pain. As mentioned in Part 1, our nervous system translates many sources of pain differently depending on the origin (read part 1 here). This is extremely helpful, because it helps us as Chiropractors identify the cause of the pain, so we can address it at the source and eliminate the pain. This is what makes our treatment so unique. Throughout this series we will discuss different types of pain and how we treat them. Let's tak


What Your Gait Reveals About Your Pain
In the span of two days, a petite 65 year old woman and a 285 pound college lineman had come to our office seeking relief from back pain. Once we evaluated them, it turned out that their issues were both pretty similar, and could both be resolved quickly. The woman had actually been to quite a few providers for relief of her pain, but there was no obvious reason they found as to why she was hurting. That is, until we were able to watch her walk. Think about it; most of us wal


Kids and Chiropractic Care
In our family oriented practice, we treat patients of all ages. Children in particular are excellent candidates for chiropractic care because their spines respond so well to the chiropractic adustment. Examining a child’s spine is very important, because running through it is the spinal cord containing billions of nerve fibers that send messages and energy from the brain to every part of the body. Think of the different things that can cause changes in a child's spine - the