Chronic Conditions Center Blog
Sarah’s Story
A Common Problem Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions a person can experience. It can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from work to social activities. Unfortunately, back pain is also one of the most common health complaints in the world, with millions of people suffering from it every day. […]
The Case of A Woman With Frozen Shoulder
Last week I got a new patient who came to me for frozen shoulder. She was a 38-year-old who worked as a marketing manager for a corporation in Pittsburgh. Her job was fairly sedentary and involved sitting in front of a computer most of her workday. The problem involved her right shoulder. What started off […]
Drawbacks With Medicine
Drawbacks With Medicine Medications have become a popular solution for treating chronic health problems, but relying solely on them may not always be the best approach. Chronic health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease require long-term management, and while medications can help manage symptoms, they may not address the underlying causes of the […]
Can Chiropractic Help With Headaches & Migraines?
Introduction Chiropractic care is a non-invasive form of healthcare that focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, primarily in the spine. Many people seek chiropractic care for relief from headaches and migraines, which are common conditions that can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. An Effective Treatment Option Chiropractic care can […]
Physical Problems Require Physical Solutions
Introduction Every year, tens of millions of Americans routinely suffer from musculoskeletal aches and pains. These problems range from chronic low back pain to tension across the shoulders, a stiff neck, headaches that creep up the back of the neck and cause tremendous pain throughout the head, extremity problems, and more. These physical problems are […]
Has This Ever Happened to You?
Introduction One morning, while I was at the office catching up on some notes, a nice elderly gentleman walked into my office. He told me he was in tremendous pain and needed help. I invited him into the back and sat down with him so he could tell me his story. The Problem He told […]
Are You Experiencing Anxiety?
Are You Experiencing Anxiety? If So, You’re Not Alone Introduction Tens of millions of Americans routinely suffer from anxiety. They are worried about money, their health, work, their kids, the future, and dozens of problems (real or imagined) that are being pushed by the media. Anxiety is normal to experience every once in a while. […]
Are You Being Left Behind?
Introduction Have you ever felt the pain of being left behind by your family? It’s a fairly common occurrence. Perhaps you have chronic knee pain and you can’t tolerate a lot of walking. That big trip to Disney World then comes impossible (due to the distances you have to walk every day). Maybe you can’t […]
The Best Choice For Back Pain
Introduction The spine is a very complicated structure. It is composed of twenty-four movable bones (the vertebrae), five layers of muscle, nine common ligaments, the central and peripheral nervous systems, and various connective tissue. The Vertebrae The vertebrae offer protection to the spinal cord. They are movable and can twist and bend in a variety […]
Automobile Accident Injuries
Introduction If you were involved in a car accident, even a minor one, you probably sustained a serious injury to your spine. Many people who had been in an accident did not think they were injured because they didn’t experience immediate symptoms. Injuries Show Up Later Weeks to years later, the accident victim will start […]
Sarah’s Story
A Common Problem Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions a person can experience. It can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from work to social activities. Unfortunately, back pain is also one of the most common health complaints in the world, with millions of people suffering from it every day. […]
The Case of A Woman With Frozen Shoulder
Last week I got a new patient who came to me for frozen shoulder. She was a 38-year-old who worked as a marketing manager for a corporation in Pittsburgh. Her job was fairly sedentary and involved sitting in front of a computer most of her workday. The problem involved her right shoulder. What started off […]
Drawbacks With Medicine
Drawbacks With Medicine Medications have become a popular solution for treating chronic health problems, but relying solely on them may not always be the best approach. Chronic health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease require long-term management, and while medications can help manage symptoms, they may not address the underlying causes of the […]
Can Chiropractic Help With Headaches & Migraines?
Introduction Chiropractic care is a non-invasive form of healthcare that focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, primarily in the spine. Many people seek chiropractic care for relief from headaches and migraines, which are common conditions that can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. An Effective Treatment Option Chiropractic care can […]
Physical Problems Require Physical Solutions
Introduction Every year, tens of millions of Americans routinely suffer from musculoskeletal aches and pains. These problems range from chronic low back pain to tension across the shoulders, a stiff neck, headaches that creep up the back of the neck and cause tremendous pain throughout the head, extremity problems, and more. These physical problems are […]
Has This Ever Happened to You?
Introduction One morning, while I was at the office catching up on some notes, a nice elderly gentleman walked into my office. He told me he was in tremendous pain and needed help. I invited him into the back and sat down with him so he could tell me his story. The Problem He told […]
Are You Experiencing Anxiety?
Are You Experiencing Anxiety? If So, You’re Not Alone Introduction Tens of millions of Americans routinely suffer from anxiety. They are worried about money, their health, work, their kids, the future, and dozens of problems (real or imagined) that are being pushed by the media. Anxiety is normal to experience every once in a while. […]
Are You Being Left Behind?
Introduction Have you ever felt the pain of being left behind by your family? It’s a fairly common occurrence. Perhaps you have chronic knee pain and you can’t tolerate a lot of walking. That big trip to Disney World then comes impossible (due to the distances you have to walk every day). Maybe you can’t […]
The Best Choice For Back Pain
Introduction The spine is a very complicated structure. It is composed of twenty-four movable bones (the vertebrae), five layers of muscle, nine common ligaments, the central and peripheral nervous systems, and various connective tissue. The Vertebrae The vertebrae offer protection to the spinal cord. They are movable and can twist and bend in a variety […]
Automobile Accident Injuries
Introduction If you were involved in a car accident, even a minor one, you probably sustained a serious injury to your spine. Many people who had been in an accident did not think they were injured because they didn’t experience immediate symptoms. Injuries Show Up Later Weeks to years later, the accident victim will start […]