Chiropractor Bismarck, ND
Knee pain is a common complaint for many people. One common cause of knee pain is patellar tracking problems. This is when the patella (your kneecap) does not track properly when bending your knee. Since you bend your knee with walking, climbing stairs, running, jumping and even standing, then if your knee is dysfunctional it [...]
You never plan for an accident, right? I mean, that is the reason they are called an accident. It’s unexpected. It’s not planned for and it can throw a monkey wrench into your smooth sailing plans. Knowing these 6 tips can help you respond appropriately to common musculoskeletal injuries and get you better…faster. Musculoskeletal [...]
We just got our garden planted. My wife uses the garden for multiple reasons: a stress reliever, an opportunity to teach our children about real food, and a source for homemade salsa! So many people enjoy gardening as a hobby and source of clean food. Unfortunately, many suffer with lower back pain that can be [...]
Stop right now! Freeze exactly how you are! Now observe your posture. How are you seated? What position is your head in? What position is your body in? What would a freeze frame photo of you…right now…look like? For most people that image is a slumped posture with a forward head position. This could be [...]
In October 2005, I started the Life Enhancement Clinic with a goal of serving those in my community and helping them to restore health and wellness. My interests have always been in the patient’s best interests. I thought that all the parties involved in patient care would think the same thing. Unfortunately, I found out [...]
Updated clinical guidelines reaffirm the position that radiographs are not warranted in all cases of lower back pain. You can read the full article here. This article is published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Consider the statement below which is copied from the full article. “Because lumbar radiography is performed much more frequently than lumbar CT, [...]
I just finished setting up the Wii Fit Plus. I was amazed at the information provided to users of the Wii system. There was a lot of preparation and instruction on the importance of maintaining proper posture and balance. The gaming industry realizes something that many health care providers don’t…breakdown in posture and balance is [...]
Article Review: Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Naproxen Sodium in the Acute Treatment of Migraine. Chuthamanee C. Suthisisang, PhD; Nalinee Poolsup, PhD; Naeti Suksomboon, PharmD, PhD; Vorachart Lertpipopmetha, BSc; Bhakanit Tepwitukgid, BSc Posted: 07/02/2010; Headache. 2010;50(5):808-818. This article reviews the safety and efficacy of common over-the-counter and prescription NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) in the treatment of acute [...]
If you have heard the word “chiropractor” then you have most likely heard the word “subluxation”. Some clinicians call it “aberrant joint function” or “segmental dysfunction” or “vertebral subluxation complex”. The nomenclature may change, but the concept is the same. If you have areas of “joint restriction” then you are going to cause some accelerated [...]
Forward head posture, or anterior head carriage, may not seem like a big deal to you. However, this can lead to significant degeneration of the spine and create muscle imbalances that precipitate chronic pain. The big problem is that this is occurring at younger and younger ages because of our daily activities that promote this [...]
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