WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA? Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points on the body. It is considered a disorder of pain processing, affecting how the brain perceives and responds to pain signals. WHO EXPERIENCES FIBROMYALGIA? ANATOMY OF FIBROMYALGIA The exact cause of […]
Yearly Archives: 2026
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SRETCHING or STRENGTHENING EXERCISES for BACK PAIN Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Additionally, more than half of those […]
WHIPLASH and the 4 PHASES of INJURY POTENTIAL Because rear-end motor vehicle collisions are the most common cause of whiplash injury, researchers have continuously sought to better understand this unique injury process, not only to derive more effective treatment strategies, but also to implement safety mechanisms in automobiles to reduce […]
The “Pop” or “Crack”, Is It Necessary? Within the community of chiropractors there are many accepted and beneficial approaches. The different approaches are called techniques. The accepted techniques within the chiropractic profession number into the dozens and perhaps as many as one hundred. Some chiropractors practice only one technique. Others practice an amalgamation of […]
DELAYING KNEE REPLACEMENT It’s estimated that nearly 800,000 knee replacements are currently performed in the United States each year. Due to the combination of ageing and poor lifestyle choices, researchers expect the number of annual total or partial knee arthroplasty procedures to triple by 2040. While many patients report significant […]
LONGEVITY What causes us to live longer? What cues can we look at to indicate our longevity? Can we really do anything about it or is it just our genetics? There is a lot of information out and especially lately when it comes to longevity. Some of it is great […]
TO PICKLEBALL or NOT? Chiropractors and other healthcare providers often encourage patients to sit less and move more, as an active lifestyle not only reduces the risk of early death and chronic disease but also helps seniors maintain their independence longer. Many aging adults are drawn to accessible forms of […]
HYPERTENSION (high BP) – LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Over time, this sustained pressure places excessive strain on the cardiovascular system, significantly increasing the risk of […]
SLEEP is a FUNDAMENTAL NECESSITY FOR HEALTH Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity that supports vital processes such as brain waste clearance, immune regulation, and nutrient metabolism. While the body can recover from an occasional night of poor rest, frequent sleep disruption can set the stage for chronic disease. It […]
Block Paragraph is at the beginning of the content and can’t be moved up Move Paragraph block from position 1 down to position 2 Change text alignment CAUSES OF SCIATICA CAUSES OF SCIATICA Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the […]