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Q:  I was in a pretty mild rear-end collision a few weeks ago.  I had some stiffness and pain for a few days that was very mild.  I have never had this problem before so I knew it was from the crash...

Q: I am considering going to a Doctor of Chiropractic for my neck pain. Can you tell me about any studies that show how it compares to other options? A: Patients with chronic neck pain—defined as...

Q:  I am beginning to have headache and back pain and I think it is from sitting at a computer all day.  I have tried physical therapy and it did not last.  I don't want to keep taking pain...

Q:  I am feeling pain in my back and wonder if it is a really bad idea to wait and see if it goes away on its own.  Do you find that back pain can resolve without any treatment? A:  Back pain is not...

Q:  I work at a desk all day.  It has been two years now and I am starting to get neck pain, tension headaches and back pain pretty much all of the time now.  Can I get out of pain and still have...

Q:  I think my phone is hurting my neck!  Have you heard of this complaint from others? A:  Technology brings lots of good things to our lives, putting information and communication potential at our...

Q:  We had one nice day and I could not help but get out into the yard and work.  Of course I overdid it and I am stiff all through my back and I have pain in my buttock that makes the back of my...

Q:  I have twins and am chasing them everywhere!  My body hurts basically all of the time now and I need relief.  Will these problems effect me for the rest of my life?  Can a chiropractor help? A: ...

Q:  I get neck pain monthly and am getting tired of it.  It makes me dizzy, gives me headaches, and hurts.  I have been told I need to stop eating the over the counter anti-inflammatories because it...

Q:  Can chiropractors help my company woes with injured workers? A:  Pain is one of the leading reasons why people are forced to miss work. It also has a major impact on an employee’s performance. A...

Q:  Do you have any tips to help me have less pain after playing tennis?  I love to play and don’t want to give it up, but I am noticing the soreness I get afterward is getting more significant. A: ...

Q: I recently had another flare up of lower back pain and decided to try chiropractic this time instead of going to my medical provider again.  I seemed to have a great result, but it seemed so much...

Q:  My friend has convinced me to try a chiropractor for my headaches.  I’m a little nervous and do not know what to expect.  Can you please help me to prepare for my first chiropractic visit? A: ...

Q:  I am at the end of my rope with stress!  My head hurts all the time and I am so tight that my shoulders feel like rocks.  My sister told me that her chiropractic office in her town really makes...

Q:  Should my chiropractor show me daily stretching routines to reduce the risk of injury while doing yard work? A:  Spring is upon us and this is definitely the time that many people get out and...

Q:  With the return of spring, I have begun running again and am noticing for the first time some pain in my buttock.  I think it is getting achy in the back of my thigh now too!  What is the...

Q: What advice would you offer so that I don't hurt myself shoveling snow again? A: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, the snows come. It is time to pull out the shovels and lift the...

Q:  I am overweight and have a family history of back pain.   Can you help me to avoid the suffering that my father dealt with for so many years when he was my age? A:  Chiropractic treatment has...

Q:  I have gone to the chiropractor before and he really helped my lower back.  My neighbor continues to go regularly though and I can’t figure out why.  He says it makes him confident that he won’t...

Q:  I have been in a car crash and did not go to get it checked out because I thought I was ok.  Is it possible to have pain from the crash start a week and a half after it happened?  What would a...

Q:  I am a skier and get knee pain every year now after hitting the slopes.  What could be causing this and is a chiropractor able to help me with this problem? A:  Now that winter is here again,...

Q:  I have low bone density and am concerned about the side effects of taking the prescribed drug for my osteoporosis.  Can you tell me if my nutritional approach is effective?  I am taking a...

Q: I was hit from behind in traffic last week and now I am starting to feel very stiff and sore mostly around my neck. Is this whiplash? Can what you do to help me? Why is it just now starting to...

Q:  Chiropractic intrigues me as a healthcare provider.  How long has chiropractic been around?  How can I learn more about the profession and the doctors?  Why are we not taught more about what...

Q:  I have daily joint pain with walking and would like to know if you have any suggestions that could help me to feel better and let my joints last longer. A:  The proper alignment of your spine,...

Q:  I have chronic low back pain, according to my doctor.  What makes it chronic?  Is there some other type of back pain out there then? A:  More than 30 million Americans are living with some sort...

Q:  Why would a desk job be causing so much back pain?  I don't ever have to lift anything, yet my back hurts daily. A:  You don't have to be an ironworker to put stress on your back. Working in a...

Q:  I am sending my children off to school and realized that we bought a carrying case, like a briefcase, for one of our children instead of a backpack this year.  Is this bad? A:  We’ve talked on...

Q:  I have osteoarthritis in my lower back and get back pain.  I have never heard of this type of arthritis in the back.  Can it occur there?  What can I do about it? A:  Osteoarthritis is generally...

Q: Will I still be able to go to my chiropractor when healthcare reform laws take effect? A: Many of the changes are already occurring in healthcare reform. Most of these changes will not even be...

Q: I am now 65 and feeling like I am 90. I have always felt some level of pain in my body for the last 20 years but thought that was normal. Now I cannot golf nor do yardwork anymore and I feel...

Q: I am having issues with my back and am not able to make it to appointments to get help right now. Can you help me with anything I can do to help myself? A: Without knowing what may be going on...

Q: I have not been able to manage a good night’s rest for years now. I wake feeling unrested and sore. Could it be my mattress that is causing these aches and pains? Can you help me? A: A good...

It's the time for fresh beginnings. And maybe you've decided that in 2015 you're going to start taking better care of yourself. One step in the right direction would be to schedule a visit to a...

Q: I have nagging severe pain in my leg all day that seems to come from my back or butt and my dad tells me that it is sciatica. What is sciatica and can a chiropractor help? A: Sciatica (pron....

Q: How well educated is a chiropractor? I was always told they are "unscientific quacks", but I did not understand how they could be considered a doctor if that were the case. A: Doctors of...

Q: I hear chiropractors talking about all of the different diseases they can cure. How is this possible? Are they telling me that they will treat cancer with an adjustment? A: If a chiropractor is...

Q: My wife has always loved getting ultrasound treatment on her knees. I think a chiropractor could help her with knees and her lower back. Is ultrasound used in chiropractic offices? What is it...

Q: My sister went to a chiropractor for the first time. She was really confused by the terms being used and did not know what she was supposed to be asking for. In the end she was asked to sign up...

Q: I have no knowledge of the spine but have seen family members do very well with chiropractic. Can you help me understand the spine a little more and what can go wrong with it? A: Your spine is...

Depending on the general state of your health, chiropractic care may help you keep your overall medical costs down, according to the results of a recent study. People who have musculoskeletal...

Q: I get back pain the same as everyone else. I have had it for 25 years. Why would I not just continue to treat it with my pain medication? A: With all the medication that’s available over the...

Q: I am 82 years old and feel more stiff and rigid than I have ever felt. I try to move and stretch but I feel like I need someone to move my joints further than what I am able to do on my own. I...

Q: I want to be more active in 2012 than I have been. What could you do to help me get started? A: If you’re going to keep one resolution this year, why not make it the one to take care of your body...

Q: I am going back to work and fear the tightness in my wrists will start again. Am I getting carpal tunnel? What can I do about it? A: Computer users are warned that their repetitive typing...

Q: Why do I always feel more back pain around the holidays? A: Chiropractors receive a greater number of phone calls around holiday time. Patients lift heavy presents, lug the Christmas tree, and...

Q: Can headrests really reduce the chances of neck injury in a car wreck? Can the type of head rest make a difference? A: In many newer cars, you can find head restraints that are more effective in...

Q: My neighbor takes their kids to a chiropractor. Kids don’t get bad backs, do they? A: Millions of American adults suffer from pain in the lumbar region, or lower back. Unfortunately,...

Q: Are chiropractors commonly used for sports injuries? A: It is quite common in many chiropractic offices to see patients with injuries that are a result of athletics. A great example many of us...

Q: Can a chiropractor help with sinus congestion or infection? A: Your sinuses consist of eight hollow spaces in the bones of the forehead, cheeks and temples. Healthy, open sinuses are lined with...

Q: I have never been to a chiropractor. What is the "adjustment" that chiropractors use to treat back problems? Is it safe? Does it work? A: Many people are beginning to look to chiropractors for...

Q: I am genetically bound to likely have osteoporosis. Can chiropractic be useful? A: As you age, osteoporosis can steal the strength from your bones and leave you stoop-shouldered and prone to...

Q: My yard work is killing me this year. Can you help with the achiness I am experiencing or am I just too old? I am only 58 and I don’t think I should have to take this much aspirin to work on my...

Q: Why can't I get my hamstrings to stay stretched? I know it is important for me to be flexible there to keep my bad back from flaring up, but it seems like they won't stay loose. A: If you are an...

Q: Can a chiropractor help with my knee pain? I really don’t know why it hurts so I would need xrays probably, right? A: There are many possible causes of knee pain, so I will try to answer your...

Q: I have very flat feet and am starting to get lower back pain. Could my feet be making this happen to my back? A: The average person takes thousands of steps a day, a taxing regimen for the feet....

Q: I have rheumatoid arthritis and have heard that a chiropractor may be able to fix it. Is that true? A: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain, swelling and...

Q: I get headaches every day. Once a month or so, they become so intense that I cannot go to work or even get out of bed. What is wrong with me? I am told that there is nothing they can find and I...

Q: How important is the "core" that I hear everyone talk about when I mention my back pain? Keeping your body’s core strong is one of the keys to spinal and overall health. But the core is not just...

Q: My neighbor goes to his chiropractor every month. I don’t understand how it makes sense to him to spend money on that when he is not in pain. Can you please explain? A: These days it’s important...

Chiropractors, unfortunately, see numerous patients whose problem stems from a workplace injury, many of which are preventable with minimal caution. Workplace injuries cost billions in lost wages...

Q: I am a new father and like to get out with the baby. I am getting some lower back pain already and the baby is barely 20 pounds. Can you offer advice on protecting myself from painful situations?...

Q: I am trying to get rid of numbness in my hands and arms and a chiropractor has asked me to get a massage to help. How is that going to make a difference? I know massage feels good, but how will...

Q: I am always traveling for work and have begun to feel the pains of my traveling so much. I want to avoid problems in the future but I know I am going to be traveling even more as my career "takes...

Q: I am in the middle of my first pregnancy and I have begun to notice lower back pain. Can you offer any advice as to how I might reduce the pain? A: Pregnancy can be a joyous time in a woman’s...

Q: Can chiropractic help my dizziness? A: People who suffer from vertigo, a condition in which they have a sensation of whirling, tilting and imbalance, can suffer from a wide range of symptoms....

Q: I do not get restful sleep and I don’t want to take a medication for this. It might be that I cannot get comfortable. Can you offer some tips on proper sleeping position? A: With all the emphasis...

Q: Why do Chiropractors not prescribe drugs? A: One of the defining characteristics of chiropractic care is that it does not involve drug or surgical therapies. Chiropractic care is based on the...

Q: I was helping to lift furniture last week and hurt my lower back. My brother said I probably slipped a disc. It still hurts. Could I have slipped a disc and what should I do about it? A: When the...

Q: I want to see a chiropractor but I have heard that once you go, you never stop going. Is this true? I don’t want to have to go for the rest of my life. A: Chiropractic treatment may consist of a...

Q: I am on my feet all day. This is beginning to create some problems. What type of shoes do chiropractors recommend? A: What you wear on your feet is crucial to avoiding or minimize the type of...

Q: I am seeing many of my afternoon TV shows talking about chiropractic more and more. Do you know of a reason for all of this recent hype? A: Chiropractic got a bad shake in the middle 1900’s as it...

Q: Sometimes I get very low grade back pain after I carry groceries for my wife. I don’t want to see anyone about it, so what can I do? A: Back pain can range from barely noticeable to practically...

Q: I have a colicky baby and my sister says I should go to a chiropractor. Can you please help me understand why and what would a chiropractor do for a baby?? A: It’s not only adults who can benefit...

Q: What is a chiropractic treatment like? How is it different than other treatments, like medicine? A: At the center of chiropractic treatment is the spinal adjustment, a manipulation of the...

Q: I am a chronic low back pain sufferer. Can you tell me what is involved in degenerative disc disease? Can it be fixed? A: Degenerative disc disease is an umbrella term for the condition that has...

Q: Do you have any tips for avoiding headaches? A: The intensity of headaches can range from annoying to excruciating. You can head off a headache with some lifestyle choices. Here are only a few:...

Q: Can chiropractic help my mother’s fibromyalgia pain? A: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which, essentially, a person hurts all over and is generally fatigued. It is difficult to diagnose...

Q: My wife has been through your program at your office and now wants me to stretch with her every day. She does not have pain anymore (thanks) so why should she be continuing these stretches? (and...

Q: I drive for work every day and see many of my coworkers who "got it in the back". How can I avoid having these problems myself? A: Proper posture during any activity is critical to maintaining a...

Q: I understand that athletes use chiropractic to perform better. How is that the case? Wouldn’t they use those treatments for recovery of an injury? From bull riders to golfers and Olympians,...

Q: I have been through a chiropractic treatment plan for low back pain and got very good results. I was not instructed on caring for my spine myself however and wondered if you have any tips for me...

Q: Is their more than one form of Arthritis, and if so is there any risk to having an adjustment for any particular type? Arthritis alone is the general inflammation of joints, which leads to pain,...

Q: I have been unable to get help for low back and leg pain that started as I got into my 6th month of pregnancy. What is your opinion of what could be happening? Are you scared of treating a...

Q: I am considering going to a chiropractor and don’t have any idea what is going to happen. What is it like for the first time I go? A: The first time you do anything, there’s understandable...

Q: Could my mattress cause me to wake up with aches and pains or fatigue? A: Chiropractors say you should sleep on a firm mattress that does not "give" or sag when you lie down, and does not have a...

Q: Over the summer I sprained my knee while playing softball and limped on it for over 3 months. Now I have developed some lower back pain that was sort of bothering me when the knee made me limp....

Q: I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN AND WHAT CAN I DO? A: The discs in the back act as shock absorbers between each of the bony vertebrae. As...

The quality of your sleep can have a significant impact on the way you feel physically and mentally during the day. It is in fact, the time when we do most of our healing and repair for our bodies....

For nearly a century, people have been complaining of aches and pains that pervade their muscles, tendons and ligaments. It was not until the early 1990’s that this syndrome was named fibromyalgia...

Q: I have been told i have a short leg and that it is the cause of my back pain. is this possible and if so, can it be helped? A: Ask people if the right and left sides of their bodies are equal in...