Anyone who has suffered with sacroiliac pain knows that it is no laughing matter. Going up the stairs, getting out of the car, vacuuming, even walking can be so painful that a person can feel like never leaving their home because it hurts so much to move. Sacroiliac pain is felt on one side of
You have probably heard the expression ‘pinched nerve’ and you may have thought at some time that you had this problem. What exactly is a pinched nerve? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? A pinched nerve is a nerve that has pressure on it or pulling on it, causing irritation. The spine consists
October is National Chiropractic Health Month, the annual salute to the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered and drug-free approach to health and wellness. Let’s begin by discussing why chiropractic care is the best treatment for low back pain. Low back pain is one of the most common problems plaguing adults today.
Disguised as a mild-mannered chiropractor, Dr. Charlene Thorburn has been battling pain, stress, muscle problems and illness for over 40 years! How did she get started? Well, here’s her story… When she was a child, Dr. T as she is called by many of her patients, wanted to be either an artist or a nurse
There are a number of back problems which can directly benefit from or even be resolved by the use of orthotics during daily activities. Orthotics are foot supports worn inside your shoes that balance your feet and back. They are not just cushioning — they help align your foot and ankle. Orthotics can help with
Please help us welcome the newest member of our wellness team, acupuncturist Dr. Yu-Hua Hsieh (pronounced “Shay”). Dr. Hsieh is an Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Through traditional forms of acupuncture, cupping, herbs and more, she not only helps relieve pain but strengthens one’s health. Her expertise includes acupuncture for pain relief including headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome,
Every year, millions of Americans from all walks of life suffer the effects of a low back injury. Eight out of ten American regularly experience low back pain. Most of this pain is due to mechanical defects in one or more of the segments of the spine. An injury only brings that defect to the
A recent article in Medical News Today shared the results of a study of almost 200,000 participants. It was found that individuals who have back pain are more than twice as likely to experience a range of emotional health conditions including anxiety, depression, psychosis, stress, and sleep deprivation. And yet another study published in the
In light of the staggering U.S. opioid epidemic, I am joining with Chiropractors around the country during the October celebration of National Chiropractic Health Month to raise the awareness of drug-free pain relief alternatives through Chiropractic. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that as many as one in four patients
Recently noted in the Journal of the American Medical Association is a study that is a long time coming. The goal of the study was to “systematically review studies of the effectiveness and harms of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for acute (less than six weeks) low back pain”. Twenty-six clinical trials were used to measure
Lower back pain is one of the most common problems plaguing adults today. When patients visit a physiotherapist, back pain is one of the most common injuries that are reported. Causes include muscle strain, accidental twisting of the spine, improper lifting of a heavy object, or sitting too long in chairs with inadequate support. Some
Greetings from Dr. Thorburn: An article in Medical News discussed a study of almost 200,000 participants. It was found that individuals who have back pain are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions. Back pain and mental health problems? Back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world and is
