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Archive for the 2008

Whiplash and Work

Does this sound familiar? It’s fictional but a rather typical scenario affecting thousands of American drivers:"Last week, I was waiting at a red light and a car came up from behind and ran into the back end of my car. It was a low speed collision without a lot of damage to either of our [..]

Headaches and Posture

Have you ever glanced at your reflection in a storefront window or mirror as you walked by and noticed your posture? Scary, isn’t it? We all know that we should stand up straight, but we soon forget when we get busy and stop thinking about it.Poor posture is often due to years of standing slouched, [..]

Fibromyalgia and Sleep Deprivation

The link between fibromyalgia (FM) and sleep is well established. Some feel FM is caused by a lack of deep sleep, which usually takes about 4 hours of continuous sleep to achieve. Over time, the inability to fully relax due to the lack of deep sleep results in a gradual tightening of the muscles, which [..]

Non-Surgical Treatment for CTS

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is basically a pinched nerve on the palm side of the wrist. It is very common and symptoms can vary from periodic tingling to a debilitating disorder that can stop activities at home and work. The cause is usually gradual due to repeated movements, especially fast paced motions such as prolonged [..]

Low Back Pain (…or is it?)

Have you ever had leg pain and immediately blamed your low back? Me too! Many patients (and unfortunately, many doctors) conclude this to be "sciatica" or a "pinched nerve." When this diagnosis is wrong, it can lead to an inappropriate type of treatment, delaying appropriate care, or worse, it may result in death due to [..]