2013
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
Structured Versus Unstructured Play: What’s the Difference, and Does it Matter?
We’ve all heard about parents like this. They have every moment of their child’s day scheduled with some activity or another. First it’s soccer, then off to violin lessons, after which they meet up with their scouting group. With the increase in urbanization and concerns for child safety, it’s becoming
The Power of Proper Nutrition: For the Mediterranean Diet, the Jury is In!
Although the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been supported by anecdotal evidence and have been touted for years by health gurus and even a large number of doctors, it is only recently that the science to back up these claims has emerged. Researchers from the University of Barcelona
