Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is an intricate structure of muscles and tendons that support and stabilize the shoulder. Made up of four muscles—the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis (SITS muscles)—the rotator cuff keeps the ball of the humerus, an upper arm bone, inside the shoulder socket and allows you to raise, lower…
Workplace Injuries When we think of workplace injuries, we often picture accidents, overexertion, slips and falls—these are the most common ways people are injured on the job. Every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job. That translates to 510 per hour, 12,600 a day, 88,500 a week, or 4.6 million every year. In…
Sports Injuries As we have become more aware of the importance of physical activity to good health, the number of sports-related injuries has increased. The benefits of exercise and recreation outweigh the risks, but it’s important to know what to do and who to see if you have an injury—and to learn how to prevent…
Whiplash Whiplash happens when a sudden blow or action throws your head violently in one direction and then whips it back in the opposite direction. It may be the result of a car accident, from playing sports or even from a physical altercation. This hyperextension and hyperflexion can cause injury to your neck that can…
Bulging & Herniated Discs A bulging or herniated intervertebral disc (we will simply call them “discs” from here on out) can be a very painful condition. An injury to the disc can cause pain on its own, or it can cause nerve irritation or nerve compression that can occur at any level of the spine.…
Back Pain Our spine does a lot of heavy lifting. It is the structure that holds us up, lets us move and protects the spinal cord. When the spine isn’t operating as well as it could, the result is often back pain. Back pain is the number one reason people miss work, and more than…
Headache Many people are not aware that chiropractors can evaluate and treat headaches. Let’s look at some common types of headaches, their causes and how chiropractic care can help. Types of Headaches To figure out which type of headache you are dealing with, chiropractors will ask you questions about how often you get headaches, how…
Ear Pain Ear pain can be excruciating. Whether the pain is in just one ear or in both ears, an earache can impact the body in unexpected ways. Ear pain can vary from dull to sharp to burning, and it can be accompanied by fever, loss of balance, lack of appetite, headaches and sleep disturbances.…
Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease, also called DDD, is a term that refers to the anatomical changes of the spinal segments that occur from degeneration, or “osteoarthritis,” of the spine caused by injuries, aging and the effects of gravity. By the time we reach our mid-30s, almost a third of people will show some…
Dizziness and Vertigo The unsteady sensation of being off-balance and about to fall can be disruptive to life. Feeling faint, unstable, woozy and weak is a condition commonly called dizziness. When dizziness is at its most extreme, it can cause a person to falsely believe that either they are spinning or that their surroundings are…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While many consider back pain to be the number one cause of workplace disability, it turns out that a painful condition in the arm, wrist and fingers known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) actually accounts for the highest number of workdays missed due to a work-related injury. Nearly half of the CTS…
Knee Pain Knee pain is common among all ages of people. Swelling and stiffness in the knee can feel excruciating. There may even be crunching or popping in the knee with inflammation, and straightening it could be a challenge. A person with knee pain is also likely to feel weak or unstable in the knees.…