When we think of the immune system, we often think of our ability to fight off coughs and colds. But the body’s immune system does much more than simply seek out and destroy germs and viruses. It is an enormously complicated set of processes that work together to keep our cells and organs healthy and
Do you get headaches? If so, you’re not alone. According to some estimates, 90 percent of Americans get at least one headache each year. And for many people the first response is to reach for a pill. So it’s no surprise that Americans consume more than 50 billion pain relief tablets each year. There are
As a patient and a provider, I am continuously surprised when I see injured individuals pushed out the door by healthcare practices with little follow-up and no treatment plan in place. In the case of most acute injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents, patients leave the emergency room with a prescription for muscle relaxers
When you think of carpal tunnel syndrome, chances are you think of a chronic wrist injury caused by typing on a computer keyboard. But did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome is not a new type of injury? For decades, carpenters, factory workers, and people employed in the garment industry have occasionally suffered carpal
If you’re the weekend warrior who has old nagging injuries, here is my list for diminishing pain while exercising and how chiropractic fits into the equation if you push yourself a little too far. 1. Try shorter workouts and don’t get obsessed with an unrealistic game plan. This is especially true if you exercise