A surprising new treatment for the side effects of cancer treatment is chiropractic care. In 2020, cancer ranked as the second leading cause of death in the United States, next to heart disease. Many people who are undergoing cancer treatment experience muscle and joint pains, forcing them to seek pain relief aside from medication. Chiropractic […]
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain
Acupuncture is an effective alternative treatment for pain. For generations, acupuncture techniques have been used in Chinese Medicine to treat a range of ailments from the common cold to circulation problems. Now, Acupuncture is recognized as an effective treatment for pain and is even beneficial in some operating rooms as an anesthesia alternative. Given that […]
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is becoming more common with each passing year and there are many reasons why. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide (1). From bad postures to sedentary lifestyles, the incidence of back pain is detrimental to one’s quality of life including […]
Alternatives to Surgery
Musculoskeletal pain and related soft tissue injuries affect the lives of many. In 2012, one of every two American adults was affected by a type of musculoskeletal disorder (1). Musculoskeletal pain is one of the leading causes of disability, and many times it leaves individuals unable to engage in routine activities or perform well in […]
Understanding Hanson Manual Therapy
Hanson Manual Therapy, or HMT, is an advanced technique that provides immediate relief from muscle pain and tension through the application of manual therapy to both trigger points and acupressure points. It is based on the concepts of muscular imbalance and hypersensitive myofascial reflex points. Here is what you should know. What Is a Muscular […]
Prolotherapy: The Regenerative Injection Treatment
Individuals of all age groups can experience musculoskeletal pain. Many of the activities that we engage in have the potential to injure soft tissue structures like tendons and ligaments. These injuries tend to go untreated, yet soft tissue injuries are a major source of musculoskeletal pain. When weakened, they can contribute to joint instability and […]
OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The osteopathic medical practice offers more than conventional medicine. Physicians in this field are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). This treatment targets structural dysfunctions or blockages which may be interfering with the body’s ability to heal. These can include lymphatic obstructions, segmental or regional restrictions of motion, muscle spasms, and structural irregularities. The application […]