2013
What is “Enzyme Therapy” and How Can it Help You?
“Enzyme therapy” is a very broad term that can refer to any of a wide range of (mostly alternative) medical treatments intended to address particular health problems. What they all have in common is that they use enzymes—large biological molecules (usually proteins) that play key roles in the body’s metabolic
What is “Deep Tissue Massage”?
Deep tissue massage is one of many types of manual therapy focused on the body’s soft tissues that has been shown to promote healing and relaxation. While the two may sound similar, deep tissue massage is not to be confused with “deep pressure” massage, which typically employs strong pressure uniformly
Why Bed Rest Isn’t Usually the Best Medicine When It Comes to Back Pain
Conventional wisdom says that back pain should be followed by rest to reduce undue strain on the injury. According to the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Michael S. Wilkes of the Western Journal of Medicine, “Despite a plethora of research intended to guide physicians in their management of back
How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt has been declared the “fastest man in the world.” While this hasn’t always been technically true, he has won so consistently at the 100 meter distance throughout his career that the nickname “lightning bolt” seems like a pretty good fit. He has won 6 Olympic gold medals, never
What Does a Chiropractic Clinical Neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) Do?
A chiropractic clinical neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) is a member of a select group of chiropractors who have gone beyond general practice. A DACAN/DACNB specializes in the chiropractic treatment of conditions of the nervous system. There are two certification boards for chiropractic neurology. One is the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB), the
Top 5 Back Strengthening Exercises
Of all the musculoskeletal complaints for which people will go to a doctor, back pain is the most prevalent. The more sedentary we are (think about our desk jobs and all the hours we spend in front of a TV or computer screen), the weaker all of the structures that
Spotlight on Food Allergy Trends. What’s the Best Advice?
One thing is certain: food allergies are on the rise. According to a 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 50% more food allergies in 2011 than there were in 1997. An estimated 15 million Americans have food allergies, and the numbers are increasing. Four
Most Common Auto Injuries Explained
Perhaps the most frequent auto injuries come from closing the door. Nearly 150,000 times a year, someone is injured in this fashion, and that’s with the car parked or stationary. This includes doors closing on fingers. Another 10,000 are injured by using a jack and 74,000 have been injured by a
Do Workplace Wellness Programs Really Work?
Employers spend an estimated $2 billion each year on corporate wellness programs in an attempt to stem the increasing cost of employee medical care, which is spiraling out of control. The theory behind workplace wellness programs is that if employers can get workers to take better care of themselves by
How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Hines Ward
If you follow football at all—even if you’re not a Steelers fan—you’ve probably heard the name Hines Ward. He wore number 86 for the Pittsburg Steelers from 1998 to 2011. He was Super Bowl XL MVP, and is one of very few football players who have made 1,000 receptions or
