By Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA Stress is a part of life, and so is back pain. Ironically, stress is a leading cause of episodic back pain. Your body experiences a cascade of physiological responses during chronic stress setting the stage for injury. The human body is genetically programmed to respond to stressful situations by …
By J.C. Smith, MA, DC There’s an 80 percent chance you’ll suffer back pain during your lifetime, for which your medical doctor will likely recommend over-the-counter pain medication or prescription medication to relieve the pain temporarily. Depending on your doctor’s assessment and how you respond, they may even consider you a candidate for spine surgery …
When you hear the word “laser,” your mind may picture a scene from a science fiction movie, a surgical procedure or laser hair removal. Did you know, however, that lasers are also used for healing? The type of lasers I am referring to are called “Cold Lasers” and they can be used to treat common …
If you, like me, are one of the many people out there that had a hard time on the carnival rides at the Berrien County Youth Fair this last summer you are not alone. That spinning sensation may be fun to many brave souls, but for some of us it can’t end quickly enough. Imagine …
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness month the old adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” comes to mind. There are many risk factors that play a part in developing estrogen-sensitive cancers, including breast, cervical, and prostate cancers. Some risk factors include: prolonged use of oral contraceptives, synthetic hormone replacement …
Pain in and around the sacroiliac joint is one of the most common causes of low-back pain. With approximately 80% of the population suffering from low-back pain at some point in their lives, the sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SJD) most likely represents about 15-25% of those cases. SJD is a broad term often applied to the …
If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop …