As a Functional Medicine Doctor, I absolutely love nerding out with fellow doctors interested in learning more about functional medicine approaches to various conditions. And one of the most important lessons, whether you’re a patient or a doctor, is that you follow a therapeutic ladder and not get sidetracked with bright, [...]
Digestive disorders can cause brain (central nervous system) dysfunction and vice-versa. Most people innately know one of the most important systems in their body is the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). It’s well accepted and understood that the central nervous system controls every major organ, tissue, and cell in [...]
A big concern that patients share with me is the amount of snapping, cracking and popping their joints make throughout the day. There are many times when a patient will share that they don't want to exercise or perform certain movements such as squatting and lunging or reaching overhead, simply because [...]
Waking up with a stiff neck or acute torticollis is the worst way to start your day. Torticollis comes from two Latin words: torti (twisted) and collis (neck). Acute torticollis is a condition that we often refer to as "cricked neck" or "wry neck". Almost everyone has experienced a time in [...]
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, but it’s also the body’s way of warning you that something isn’t right. Of course, no one is a fan of pain, especially back or neck pain, but we should appreciate the fact that our body has a way of signaling to us [...]
A concussion, also referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to either the head or the body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull ultimately negatively influencing how the brain normally functions. According to the CDC, between 2001 and 2009, [...]
Achilles tendon pain occurs from injuries sustained by the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. Located in the back of the heel, the Achilles tendon connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. Named after the Greek god Achilles, it helps you walk, [...]
The AC joint or acromioclavicular joint is where the acromion (a part of the shoulder blade) connects to the clavicle (collar bone) at the top of the shoulder.The AC joint helps to maintain the proper position of the shoulder as well as control motion and strength. It is stabilized by a capsule [...]
If you're reading this, you've likely experienced pain at a joint or muscle. Experts estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain can affect people of all ages - young and old - and is the 3rd most common reason for [...]
What to Know About Tight Hamstrings Almost every patient that we evaluate for back pain in our chiropractic office has tight hamstrings. This is because tight hamstrings cause stiffness and limit mobility. The hamstrings are a group of muscles that can be viewed as the unsung heroes of the upper legs. [...]
