Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition characterized by symptoms in parts of the hand supplied by the median nerve, typically caused by compression of the nerve as it passes through the wrist. However, the constellation of symptoms associated with CTS is not unique to this peripheral neuropathy, and without a thorough history and examination, [..]

The shoulder is not a single joint. It’s a complex structure made up of four joints that must work together to allow the wide range of motion needed for everyday arm movements. While the glenohumeral (ball-and-socket) joint often gets the most attention when assessing the shoulder, the scapula—or shoulder blade—is frequently overlooked despite its important [..]

It’s estimated that up to 50% of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) continue to experience symptoms one year after their injury. Common chronic WAD symptoms include persistent neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder and upper back pain, arm pain or numbness and tingling, dizziness or balance issues, fatigue and sleep disturbance, cognitive difficulties, and increased [..]

Many adults and children take a daily multivitamin as part of their overall health strategy. However, decades of research have produced mixed findings on whether multivitamins reduce the risk of major health outcomes. As a result, some experts assert that water-soluble vitamins produce little more than expensive, neon-colored urine. More recent studies—particularly those using improved [..]

The majority of low back pain cases are classified as non-specific in nature, meaning they are not attributable to an identifiable, single structural cause such as a fracture, infection, tumor, or nerve compression. But, in roughly 5–10% of cases, the cause of localized pain in the lower back can be linked to injury to the [..]

Statistically, up to 20% of adults experience frequent headaches, with approximately 1–4% reporting headaches on more than 15 days per month. While there are many types of headaches—and within each subtype, multiple underlying causes and triggers—research suggests that musculoskeletal factors can contribute to certain headache presentations. What would a doctor of chiropractic look for during [..]

Knee pain accounts for at least one-third of musculoskeletal complaints in the pediatric population seen in healthcare clinics, including chiropractic offices. This is especially common in active children during the growth spurts of early adolescence. Let’s review some of the most common causes of knee pain in kids and teens and how they are typically [..]

During a whiplash event, such as a rear-end collision, the head and neck accelerate and decelerate more rapidly than the nervous system can coordinate a protective muscular response. This can result in sprains, strains, and microtrauma to the soft tissues of the head, neck, and upper torso, which may manifest as neck pain, stiffness, headache, [..]

What is a Chiropractor? Chiropractors are primarily mechanical providers of care (adjustments, exercise, tissue work, etc.). A spinal adjustment is a manipulation that is delivered in a specific line-of-drive. Chiropractic education emphasizes mechanical care. Chiropractors are not trained in pharmacology, and/or drugs. Those are outside of their scope of license. Yet most chiropractic patients are taking medication or drugs [..]

After shoulder pain, wrist complaints are among the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care for upper limb issues. Before treatment begins, the likely cause of the patient’s wrist symptoms must be identified. Let’s review the most common causes of wrist pain and the key features that help differentiate them: If a patient presents with [..]